Next Stop: Valkenswaard – The Championship Rolls On to Stage 10
After the drama of London, the LGCT heads to its home stage in Valkenswaard from 22–24 August for Stage 10 of the Championship. Tickets are still available.
After a show-stopping weekend in the British capital, the Longines Global Champions Tour now turns its sights to the sport’s beating heart – Valkenswaard. From 22–24 August, the tour’s home stage will welcome the world’s very best for Stage 10 of the 2025 Championship, with tickets still available for what promises to be a pivotal weekend of show jumping.
London delivered all the drama fans have come to expect. Beneath the historic backdrop of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, a sold-out crowd roared as Christian Kukuk and his legendary partner Checker 47 finally claimed victory in the LGCT Grand Prix of London – their first win together since Madrid in 2024 and a golden ticket to the season-ending LGCT Super Grand Prix in Prague. Home hero Ben Maher lit up the jump-off with a blistering round that had the grandstands shaking, while Belgium’s Niels Bruynseels made an impressive return to the podium aboard the talented Chacco’s Lando OL in only their third show together.
With London’s dust barely settled, the tour shifts to the lush grass arenas of the Longines Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard – the very birthplace of the Longines Global Champions Tour. Known as the ‘epicentre of show jumping,’ this unique venue combines state-of-the-art facilities with an intimate setting that brings fans closer to the action than ever before. Riders will be battling for crucial points in both the LGCT and the GCL team championship, as the title races tighten heading into the final stretch of the season.
From high-stakes showdowns to unforgettable moments, Valkenswaard has a history of producing defining chapters in the championship story – and 2025 will be no different. Whether you’re watching from the grandstand or soaking up the atmosphere in the vibrant shopping village, every stride, every fence, and every split-second decision will count.
Stage 10 is calling. Secure your place and witness the world’s top riders and horses compete at the very heart of the sport.
My vision is clear. Only the best for the best.