Longines Global Champions Tour and Global Champions League of Doha - CSI5* GCT/GCL, CSI3*, CSI1*, CSIJ-B, Longines Arena Al Shaqab, Doha, Qatar, 26th of February to 1st of March 2025. PC: Lukasz Kowalski Copyright: ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (C)LUKASZ KOWALSKI
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The 2026 Longines Global Champions Tour season begins in Doha, Qatar, marking the highly anticipated opening leg of the LGCT and GCL calendar. As the traditional launchpad of the championship, Doha sets the tone for the season ahead, bringing together the world’s best show jumping athletes, teams and horses.
Following a standout 2025 opener - where Abdel Said and Bonne Amie secured their second consecutive LGCT Grand Prix of Doha victory and Cannes Stars powered by Iron Dames claimed the GCL Stage 1 win - anticipation is high as a new season gets underway.
Doha has firmly established itself as a leading global sports destination, hosting elite international events across multiple disciplines. Qatar’s continued investment in world-class sport, infrastructure and hospitality makes it a natural home for the Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL. Blending modern innovation with deep cultural heritage, the city offers a striking setting for top-level show jumping, welcoming fans from around the world to experience international sport at the highest level in the heart of the Middle East.
Al Shaqab, part of Qatar Foundation and a cornerstone venue of the Tour since 2008, provides a spectacular stage for the opening event of the LGCT and GCL season. Renowned for its state-of-the-art equestrian facilities, electric atmosphere and passionate crowds, Al Shaqab delivers a premium show jumping experience for athletes and spectators alike. With full grandstands, family-friendly activities and unrivalled views of the main arena, the venue once again hosts a world-class sporting spectacle as the battle for LGCT and GCL titles begins.
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