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LGCT SERIES
by Explose
welcome to
The 2022 Season
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It’s back. And bigger and better than ever. Welcome to the world’s most dynamic and exciting equestrian sport circuit. Putting show jumping’s best riders and horses together in unique locations around the world for two thrilling championships.
The 2022 Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL series will once again visit iconic capital cities and breathtaking Riviera destinations while bringing top tier sport to fans across the globe.
The mesmerising 2022 battle travels to iconic locations around the world, from the season opener in Doha, through to the return of fan favorites Miami Beach and Mexico City followed by a fantastic five months across Europe in Madrid, Ramatuelle/ Saint Tropez, Hamburg, Cannes, Stockholm, Paris, Monaco, London, Valkenswaard and Rome. The season then heads back to America for the penultimate round in New York with the sensational championship race reaching its climax in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for the Finals then the ultimate showdown at the GC Prague Playoffs.
On the Longines Global Champions Tour precision, power and elegance are all combined in one spectacular championship series. Elite equestrian athletes including Olympic and World Champions will compete for some of the highest prize money in the sport with the aim of landing on top of the podium.
GCL embarks on its sixth year and the rivalry between teams will be greater than ever throughout 2022. Top riders from different countries are united with star U25 riders to take show jumping to a new level of sporting excellence. Team spirit, team tactics and the strongest combinations are what’s needed to win with only the top teams able to claim the highest amount of championship points. Part of the GCL Super Cup winning team, Olivier Philippaerts said: “The Global Tour is not only a top competition in terms of participants, everything is organized perfectly down to the last detail. I always look forward to the GCL team competition, it is great fun and the high level of competition motivates me to stay in the best form.”
To earn championship honors, horse and rider will be challenged in a variety of testing tracks with fans around the world set to enjoy another highly-charged season unfolding at incredible destinations.
The world’s best will be striving to win a golden ticket for the Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix as individual winners of each event from the 2022 season will go head-to -head for the prestigious title at the O2 Arena in Prague.
There will be extra pressure for the teams at the GC Prague Playoffs to field the ultimate combinations for the GCL Super Cup as a stunning €6 million is up for grabs in just one weekend. With thrilling light shows, hugely popular entertainment and a dazzling Walk of Champions.
Fans around the world will be able to watch all the sporting drama unfold on GCTV which will continue to innovate with new graphics and technology taking fans backstage with the stars at the extraordinary events world-wide. It’s the big event you simply cannot miss.
