Cannes, France – June 03, 2026 – The red carpet is ready to be rolled out once again as the Longines Global Champions Tour of Cannes returns from 4 – 6 June 2026, bringing with it a spectacular line-up of the world’s best riders for three unforgettable nights of top sport on the French Riviera.
Set against the glamorous backdrop of Port Pierre Canto, where superyachts line the harbour and the Mediterranean sparkles beyond the arena, Cannes remains one of the most iconic destinations on the LGCT calendar. As the Championship battle heats up, the stars of show jumping are preparing to take centre stage under the floodlights in one of the sport’s most unique settings.
Fresh from his victory in the €500,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Madrid CSI 5*, current Championship leader Simon Delestre (FRA) arrives on home soil full of confidence and looking to continue his remarkable run of form. The French favourite will be joined by a powerful home contingent including Julien Anquetin, Alexa Ferrer (FRA), Arthur Levot (FRA), Jean-Luc Mourier (FRA) and rising French talents Jeanne Sadran (FRA) and Antoine Ermann (FRA), ensuring plenty for the local crowd to cheer about.
The battle for Championship points promises to be fierce, with some of the biggest names in the sport all heading to Cannes. Fromer number one Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) leads a star-studded field that includes former LGCT Champions Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS), alongside medallists and multiple LGCT Grand Prix winners such as Scott Brash (GBR), Daniel Deusser (GER), Pieter Devos (BEL), Cian O’Connor (IRL), Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA), Sergio Álvarez Moya (ESP), Nayel Nassar (EGY) and Yuri Mansur (BRA).
Adding further depth to the field are a host of established LGCT winners and fan favourites including Gilles Thomas (BEL), Victor Bettendorf (LUX), Olivier Philippaerts (BEL), Zascha Nygaard (DEN), Gregory Cottard (FRA), Jur Vrieling (NED), Kim Emmen (NED), Abdel Saïd (BEL), former LGCT Grand Prix of Cannes winner Janne Friederike Meyer-Zimmermann (GER) and Sanne Thijssen (NED), all capable of producing the kind of magic required to win under the lights in Cannes.
The next generation of stars will also have their moment in the spotlight. Exciting young talents such as Thibeau Spits (BEL), Tom Wachman (IRL), Max Wachman (IRL), Sara Vingralkova (CZE), Zoe Hank Conter (BEL), Anastasia Nielsen (MON) and Ciaran Nallon (IRL) continue to make their mark at the highest level and will be eager to challenge the established order.
With Championship points, prestige and a coveted golden ticket to the Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix on the line, every second will count when the action gets underway. As the Tour arrives at one of its most glamorous destinations, all the ingredients are in place for another unforgettable chapter on the Riviera.
From sunset sport to electric atmospheres beneath the stars, the Longines Global Champions Tour of Cannes once again promises to deliver a unique blend of world-class competition and Riviera glamour. The question is: who will seize their moment in the spotlight and add their name to the illustrious Cannes roll of honour?
Source: Press Release from LGCT – Longines Global Champions Tour
Photo: © LGCT – Longines Global Champions Tour
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