LE PRINTEMPS DES SPORTS ÉQUESTRES TWO MONTHS UNTIL A HISTORIC FIFTH EDITION!
Part of press release
In 2026, Le Printemps des Sports Équestres will evolve significantly. For its fifth edition, the event will take place over two weeks at the legendary Grand Parquet in Fontainebleau. The first week, from 16th to 19th April, will focus solely on dressage and will host the CDIO5* Officiel de France, one of only two CDIO5* competitions in the world this season, along with Falsterbo in Sweden. Alongside this FEI Nations Cup, many international labels will be on offer, bringing all of the dressage world together. The second week of competition, from 22nd to 26th April, will showcase show jumping, in particular the CSI 5* and the Master Pro FFE Championships. Two disciplines, two major events, one destination. In exactly two months' time, Le Printemps des Sports Équestres will bring together the world's equestrian elite for a fortnight.
Dressage riders will take centre stage from 16th to 19th April.
Le Printemps des Sports Équestres will host the CDIO5* de France for the first time, a major new feature of the 2026 edition. This team competition represents the highest level of international dressage. With just a few months to go before the FEI World Championships in Aachen, it's highly likely that the discipline’s leading nations will select their best combinations to shine in this FEI Nations Cup, which will boast the same format as the one used this summer. This event will be a unique opportunity for spectators to admire some of the world's best riders and horses. "We are proud of the trust placed in us by the French Equestrian Federation and the Fédération Équestre Internationale by awarding us the organisation of the Officiel de France for dressage. I would like to thank them for this once again. We look forward to hosting so many incredible combinations at the Grand Parquet’s arenas in a few weeks' time and are delighted to be able to offer spectators an event which is free of charge and open to everyone,” explains Sylvie Robert, President of GL events Equestrian Sport.
In keeping with tradition, GL events Equestrian Sport aims to bring together all dressage enthusiasts around this flagship competition. Many international labels will also be on offer. For example, a CDI3*, a CDI1* and a CDIYH reserved for young horses, for combinations on their way to the highest level. The CDIP will host pony riders, and the CDICh, CDIJ, CDIY and CDIU25 will bring together riders in the youth categories.
