Longines Global Champions Tour Rome

World-class show jumping in the heart of Rome

Every autumn, the Circus Maximus transforms into a stage for international equestrian sports: the Longines Global Champions Tour brings the world's best riders to Rome for the only Italian leg of the most prestigious show jumping circuit on the planet. Defined as the 'Formula 1 of equestrianism', the event blends elite sport with one of the most iconic sites in Roman history, where chariot races were held for centuries.

Four days of competition and spectacle

The sporting program spans several days with a packed calendar of international competitions, ranging from CSI2* events to top-tier CSI5* challenges. The highlight is the Longines CSI5* Grand Prix, which awards decisive points for the Tour's overall standings and features the world's strongest pairs. Alongside the competitions, the public can enjoy evening shows, equestrian carousels, performances, and historical re-enactments that bring the arena to life until late.

An event for the whole family

The Global Champions Tour in Rome is not just for equestrian enthusiasts; it is designed as a celebration of sport open to the whole city. Offerings for the public include children's activities, a pony village, programs for young riders, and exhibition areas. Free admission, available upon simple registration, makes the event accessible to families, curious visitors, and tourists who want to experience the atmosphere of a major sporting event up close.

Rome and its vocation for major events

The event is promoted with the support of Roma Capitale and involves the territory of the Metropolitan City of Rome in the Lazio region, confirming the capital's vocation for hosting major international events in monumental settings. Bringing top-level show jumping to the Circus Maximus, located in a UNESCO World Heritage historic center, represents a unique fusion of sport, entertainment, and historical heritage that attracts thousands of spectators and hundreds of horses from all over the world every year.

A global circuit

The Rome leg is part of a world calendar that touches the great capitals of equestrian sport: riders accumulate points stage after stage in anticipation of the season finale. For Italian fans, it is an opportunity to see their own champions compete against international stars in a context where technique, precision, and speed are measured to the hundredth of a second.