Geneva, Switzerland – December 09, 2025 – The Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping returns to Geneva for the final Major of the calendar year, as CHI Geneva welcomes over 40,000 spectators to the Palexpo from Wednesday 10 – Sunday 14 December. Across five days, the show will once again deliver a world-class programme of elite sport, rising talent, and vibrant entertainment.
Sporting action begins on Wednesday, with three UBS-sponsored National Jumping classes at 1.15m, 1.25m, and 1.35m. Introduced in 2023, these popular classes give amateur riders the chance to compete in one of the world’s most revered indoor arenas, as they aim to qualify for Saturday’s Coupe UBS du Jockey Club, the highly anticipated three-athlete team competition.
Thursday marks the start of the international 5* competition in the Main Arena. The day features the 1.40m Prix Radio Lac, the 1.45m Prix Swiss Wine Genève, and the 1.60m Trophée de Genève – the first key pre-qualification opportunity for Sunday’s Rolex Grand Slam Major, the Rolex Grand Prix. Thursday also welcomes some of the world’s best U25 riders in the 1.40m Prix Range Rover, continuing CHI Geneva’s tradition of spotlighting the next generation of show jumping talent.
A packed Friday programme includes two CSI5* classes – the 1.45m Prix du Salève and the 1.55m Prix des Communes Genevoises, the latter offering another route into Sunday’s Rolex Grand Prix. The U25 competitors return for the 1.45m Coupe Range Rover. The evening then builds to one of the week’s most anticipated events: the 24th Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final. Starting at 21:00, this 1.60m two-round showdown brings together the world’s top 10 riders – an elite contest often compared to the Nitto ATP Finals and the WTA Finals in tennis.
On Saturday, spectators can enjoy three major CSI5* classes – the 1.60m Coupe de Genève, the Prix Cheval Liberté, and the 1.55m UBS Challenge – as well as the final U25 contest of the week, the 1.45m Grand Prix Range Rover.
The 64th edition of this iconic show reaches its climax on Sunday afternoon with the Rolex Grand Prix, CHI Geneva’s feature class and the final Major of the year. 2025 marks a milestone: the 25th year of Rolex’s sponsorship of this legendary Grand Prix within the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, which is testament to the Swiss watch brand’s unwavering support and loyalty.
Beyond show jumping, spectators can enjoy an exceptional range of equestrian sport and entertainment. The programme includes dressage masterclasses with Antonella Joannou, thrilling indoor cross-country spanning two arenas and featuring both a lake and a bank, expert vaulting displays from Jérôme Sefer and Kévin Ferreira, and top-level World Cup Driving.
Away from the arena, fans can meet their heroes during regular signing sessions in the Village – including one with home favourite Steve Guerdat at the Cavalier Romand stand. CHI Geneva’s popular educational forums also return, with expert-led discussions on ethics, training, and equine nutrition.
Visitors can enjoy a variety of hospitality options, from food trucks and the Il Salto pasta bar to oysters at the champagne bars. The Le Warm-up restaurant will once again serve a diverse selection of hot and cold dishes throughout the week.
At the heart of the show, the bustling Exhibitors Village – a welcoming, pedestrianised marketplace of around 100 stands – offers a vibrant space for brands and artisans to showcase their products and services.
Will Harrie Smolders successfully defend his Rolex Grand Prix title? Will Scott Brash continue his charge as the Rolex Grand Slam Live Contender? Or will a new challenger begin their own quest for show jumping’s most coveted prize? One thing is certain: all eyes will turn to CHI Geneva as the sport awaits its next defining moment.
Source: Press Release from Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping
Photo: © Rolex Grand Slam / Ashley Neuhof
