Countdown! Jumping International de La Baule: Less than 90 Days to Go

La Baule, France – March 18, 2026 – From June 11 to 14, 2026, the Jumping International de La Baule – Officiel de France will welcome the world’s top riders to the Stade François André. A highlight of the international calendar and a prestigious Rolex Series event, the competition continues to attract the sport’s elite, who remain loyal to this unmissable fixture.That loyalty is shared by spectators, who, over four days, will once again be able to enjoy the very best of show jumping — free of charge.

Key facts:The 2026 edition of the Jumping International de La Baule – Officiel de France will take place from June 11 to 14.The world’s best riders and horses competing in a major event ahead of the World Championships in Aachen.Rolex Grand Prix Ville de La Baule (Sunday), Prix SAUR and Derby de La Baule Demeures de Campagne (Saturday), Coupe des Nations Barrière (Friday), Prix FFE (Thursday) — top-level competitions every day.

The date has long been circled in diaries. Because the Jumping International de La Baule – Officiel de France, a prestigious fixture of the Rolex Series — a circuit bringing together seven equestrian events recognized as exceptional in the world of show jumping (Wellington, Rome, La Baule, Falsterbo, Dinard, Dublin, Brussels) — is simply unmissable.

Whether a seasoned rider competing at the highest level, an amateur, or a newcomer, all share the same passion for the sport — and the same growing excitement as the countdown quickens ahead of the first strides and the first jumps in the Stade François André.

On the Road to the Aachen World Championships

On the grass arena of the Stade François André, expectations will be high just a few weeks before the Aachen World Championships (August 18–23 for the show jumping events), which will also be contested on grass — a major milestone where the first qualification spots for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games will be awarded.

It will be an opportunity for team selectors to refine their choices, for riders to make a lasting impression, and a privilege for spectators to witness the very best of the sport and the circuit’s top-performing horses.

HIGLIGHTS

Thursday, June 11 – Prix FFE
The Prix FFE awards the first qualifying spots for Sunday’s Rolex Grand Prix Ville de La Baule.

Friday, June 12 – Coupe des Nations Barrière
The Coupe des Nations Barrière at the CSIO 5* of La Baule – Officiel de France is one of the most prestigious competitions of the international show jumping season. Its philosophy? Turning an individual sport into a true team event.The Coupe des Nations Barrière is contested in its traditional format, with four horse-and-rider combinations per team — the same format that will be used at the Aachen World Championships — making it a key fixture in team preparations.Backed by their home crowd, Team France will be eager to return to victory, nine years after their last win in La Baule, and to succeed Ireland, last year’s winners.

Saturday, June 13 – Derby de La Baule Demeures de Campagne and Prix Saur
With its banks and drops, mounds, and water crossing, the Derby de La Baule – Demeures de Campagne delivers a truly unique spectacle. The rarity of this class gives it a very special dimension. It also reflects the event’s commitment to honoring its history while firmly anchoring it in modern times. Last year, only Switzerland’s Steve Guerdat managed to complete the course without penalties, riding Easy Star de Talma.The second most lucrative individual class of the competition, the Prix Saur — won last year by Ireland’s Shane Sweetnam — awards the final qualifying spots for Sunday’s Rolex Grand Prix Ville de La Baule.

Sunday, June 14 – Rolex Grand Prix Ville de La Baule
The grand finale of the event — the class every rider dreams of winning. The Rolex Grand Prix Ville de La Baule has always crowned the very best riders and the very best horses. A longstanding member of the sport’s elite, Germany’s Daniel Deusser (Otello de Guldenboom) claimed victory last year.The French team will be aiming to follow in the footsteps of Nicolas Delmotte, the last French winner, who triumphed in 2021 with Urvoso du Roch. Alongside the CSIO 5* competitions, the CSI 1* classes will give amateur riders the opportunity to compete on the same arena as the sport’s greatest champions — the promise of unforgettable and lasting memories.

The “Jumping Club Taittinger”

Inaugurated at the last edition, the “Jumping Club Taittinger” was an immediate success. Offering a privileged view from a lounge accommodating around sixty guests and overlooking the stadium, it provides a premium welcome with a buffet-style cocktail lunch — delivering a truly unique experience at the heart of the Officiel de France competitions.

A meeting place for partners and enthusiasts alike, it is above all a space dedicated to conviviality.

All informations : https://www.labaule-cheval.com/fr/hospitalites/#pix_section-jumping-club. Ticket office opening, 11th March

Camille Gentil, Designer of the 2026 Official Poster

Already the designer of last year’s poster, Camille Gentil, an artist based in the Sarthe region, has once again created the visual for the 2026 edition. A true pleasure for Camille, herself an amateur rider.

“The poster is built around a play on shapes and negative space: the silhouette of the rider in motion reveals, in hollow, that of the horse, subtly emerging from the blue background. This minimalist composition creates a dual reading and conveys the unity, power, and elegance inherent in show jumping, while asserting a strong and contemporary graphic identity.”

Source: Press Release from Jumping International de La Baule

Photo: © JIDLB / PSV Photos

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