Star Power in Paris: Rider Line-Up Confirmed for LGCT’s Eiffel Tower Showdown

The world’s best are heading to the City of Light. From 20–22 June 2025, the Longines Global Champions Tour returns to Paris for the eighth stage of the season—set against the iconic backdrop of the Eiffel Tower. This sold-out edition of the Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping promises top sport, Parisian elegance, and a mid-season showdown that could shape the 2025 Championship race.

As the Tour nears its halfway mark, all eyes are on the elite rider list now confirmed for this prestigious stop. Championship leader Gilles Thomas and French favourite Simon Delestre, currently second in the standings, are both locked in for the battle—bringing even more heat to the capital. With valuable points up for grabs, every round counts in the race to the title.

Two-time LGCT Grand Prix of Paris winner Christian Ahlmann returns in pursuit of a record third victory, while Jeanne Sadran—last year’s champion—aims to defend her title on home soil. The competition will be fierce, with 2025 Grand Prix winners Ioli Mytilineou and Abdel Said also gunning for glory.

The field is stacked with Grand Prix stars, including LGCT Super Grand Prix champions Victor Bettendorf, Henrik von Eckermann and Julien Epaillard. Fan favourites Jessica Springsteen, Marcus Ehning, Marlon Zanotelli, Marco Kutscher, Pieter Devos, Katrin Eckermann, Jérôme Guéry, and Nicola & Olivier Philippaerts add even more firepower to the weekend’s line-up.

FAST FACTS: LGCT - Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping

• Debut on Tour: 2014
• Number of CSI5* Riders: 61
• Course Designer: Gregory Bodo
• GCL Home City Team: Paris Panthers
• Total Prize Money: €925,000

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 Longines Global Champions Tour is your ticket to the world in 2025—this stop is Paris.