Longines Global Champions Tour - The Ultimate Individual Challenge: EXPLAINED

Longines Global Champions Tour Explained
The Ultimate Individual Challenge

The Longines Global Champions Tour is the pinnacle of individual show jumping, bringing together the world’s best riders and horses to compete for the ultimate title. Spanning 17 incredible destinations across Asia, Europe, The Americas, and the Middle East, the LGCT is a high-stakes journey that tests skill, precision, and strategy at every stage.

With over €36 million in prize money on the line in 2026, the competition is fiercer than ever. Riders accumulate points across the season, with the best eight results counting toward their overall ranking. The rider with the highest points total at the end of the season is crowned the 2026 Longines Global Champions Tour Champion.

The Road to Victory: How It Works

At each stage of the LGCT, 40 riders qualify for the LGCT Grand Prix, where they face technical 1.60m courses designed to push them to their limits. Winning an LGCT Grand Prix is a game-changer, awarding 40 points to the champion and boosting their standing in the overall race. Every performance counts, but only a rider’s top 8 results contribute to their final championship tally.

The Golden Ticket: A Path to the LGCT Super Grand Prix

Beyond the championship battle, every LGCT Grand Prix winner secures a Golden Ticket to the Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix at the GC Riyadh Playoffs - a one-shot opportunity to compete against the season’s best for a share of the €1.25 million prize fund. If a rider who has already won a LGCT Grand Prix this season takes another victory, the ticket rolls down to the next highest-ranked competitor in that event.