St. Tropez, France — June 11, 2026 — Fresh from a spectacular week in Cannes, the Longines Global Champions Tour wastes no time as the championship battle rolls on to another jewel of the French Riviera. From 11-13 June, the world’s best riders descend on Ramatuelle, St. Tropez, where glamour, sporting drama and championship pressure collide at one of the most unique venues in international show jumping.
Set just moments from the turquoise waters of Pampelonne Beach, the sold-out event welcomes a world-class field as the race for the 2026 Longines Global Champions Tour Championship begins to take shape. With valuable championship points on offer and the coveted golden ticket to the Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix in Riyadh at stake, every fence and every second will matter.
All eyes will be on Cannes LGCT Grand Prix winner Abdel Said (BEL), who arrives in St Tropez fresh from his stunning victory aboard Wathnan Zasou vom Claashof. The Belgian star’s triumph propelled him into third in the overall standings and firmly back into championship contention as the Tour enters its sixth stage of the season.
Championship leader Simon Delestre may be absent from the line-up, but many of his closest rivals are ready to capitalise. Top contender Katrin Eckermann (GER) returns to action alongside fellow title challengers Michael Pender (IRL), Zoe Hank Conter (BEL), Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS), Max Kühner (AUT) and Denis Lynch (IRL). With the leaderboard tightening after every stage, St Tropez could prove a pivotal moment in the championship race.
Champion Christian Kukuk (GER) headlines a formidable German contingent that also includes Marcus Ehning (GER), Hans-Dieter Dreher (GER), Maximilian Weishaupt (GER). Meanwhile, recent LGCT Grand Prix podium finisher Janne Friederike Meyer-Zimmermann (GER), arrives full of confidence after strong performances on the Riviera.
The French fans will have plenty of local heroes to cheer on throughout the weekend. Fresh from Cannes, Jeanne Sadran (FRA) returns to compete on home soil alongside Gregory Cottard (FRA), Julien Anquetin (FRA), Arthur Levot (FRA), Jean-Luc Mourier (FRA), Alexa Ferrer (FRA), Cédric Angot (FRA) and Ines Joly (FRA). Their challenge will be amplified by the electric atmosphere that has become synonymous with St Tropez.
Adding further depth to the international field are proven championship campaigners Olivier Philippaerts (BEL), Peder Fredricson (SWE), Maikel van der Vleuten (NED), Andreas Schou (DEN), Marlon Zanotelli (BRA), Kim Emmen (NED), Thibeau Spits (BEL), Niels Bruynseels (BEL), Jur Vrieling (NED), Sergio Álvarez Moya (ESP), Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA), Jérôme Guéry (BEL), Eduardo Pereira de Menezes (BRA), Giacomo Casadei (ITA), Oliver Fletcher (GBR) and Sara Vingralkova (CZE).
The St Tropez arena itself remains one of the most demanding tests on the calendar. Built on a natural slope overlooking the Mediterranean, the venue asks unique questions of both horse and rider. Balance and bravery are essential, while the spectacular Riviera setting creates one of the most memorable atmospheres in the sport.
Away from the arena, visitors can soak up the unmistakable St Tropez lifestyle. From luxury shopping and fine dining to sunset cocktails and live entertainment, the event offers a unique blend of elite sport and Riviera glamour that continues to attract fans from around the world.
With the championship battle intensifying, a sold-out crowd expected and one of the strongest fields of the season assembled, all roads now lead to Ramatuelle. The stage is set for another unforgettable chapter of the 2026 Longines Global Champions Tour on the French Riviera.
Source: Press Release from LGCT – Longines Global Champions Tour
Photo: © LGCT / Stefano Grasso
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