Longines Global Champions Tour Returns to Vienna in 2025 at the Iconic Schönbrunn Palace
The prestigious Longines Global Champions Tour is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated return to Vienna in 2025, marking a spectacular comeback to the Austrian capital after nearly a decade. This exciting event will take place at a brand new venue, the stunning Schönbrunn Palace, from 26th to 28th September 2025, and will continue annually through a newly signed five-year deal, running from 2025 to 2029.
Vienna, a city renowned for its rich history and cultural heritage, last hosted the Longines Global Champions Tour in 2016. The return of the world’s premier show jumping competition to this majestic city is set to captivate equestrian enthusiasts and sports fans alike.
The Schönbrunn Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Austria’s most visited attractions, will serve as the breathtaking backdrop for this elite sporting event. Known for its baroque architecture and exquisite gardens, the palace offers a setting of unparalleled elegance and grandeur, perfectly complementing the high-caliber competition that the Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL team series is known for.
REMUS Innovation’s CEO Stephan Zöchling said: “In addition to the thrilling show jumping action, visitors will also be treated to exciting displays from The Spanish Riding School at Schönbrunn Palace, which is a world-renowned institution dedicated to the classical art of dressage with breathtaking performances of the Lipizzan horses, a perfect complement to the show jumping excitement. Moreover, guests at the event will also be able to enjoy the enchanting Deutschmeister Band at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Vienna, where classical music and history will come alive. The social and supporting program will offer a vide range of phantastic Austrian legacies.”
REMUS Innovation CEO Stephan Zöchling – © Gerry Frank Photography 2024
“We are delighted to bring – together with our Austrian partner REMUS Innovation and its CEO Stephan Zöchling – the Longines Global Champions Tour back to Vienna and to introduce a new chapter at the iconic Schönbrunn Palace,” said Jan Tops, President and Founder of the Longines Global Champions Tour. “Vienna has always been a special stop on our circuit, and we are excited to showcase our sport in such a historic and visually stunning venue, set against one of the most beautiful backdrops in the world.”
The 2025 event promises to be a highlight of the Longines Global Champions Tour calendar, attracting top riders and horses from around the globe. Fans can expect a thrilling weekend of world-class show jumping, with riders competing for top honors in one of the most competitive and glamorous series in the equestrian world.
In addition to the high-octane sporting action, attendees will have the opportunity to explore the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace and its gardens, enhancing their experience of this extraordinary event.
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