2024 GC Playoffs Focus: The Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix

Throughout the 2024 season, the world has witnessed the best athletes, equine stars, team managers and owners vying for their golden ticket to this extraordinary four-day extravaganza. Now, as we close out 2024, the GC Playoffs are thriving in their sixth year, thanks to Title Partner and Official Timekeeper, Longines. The Longines Global Champions Tour has continued to expand and innovate over its 18-year history, consistently delivering world-class show jumping in breathtaking locations around the globe.

As the GC Playoffs heads to Riyadh for the first time ever in 2024, the stage is set for the ultimate showdown of the individual riders. The revolutionary format sees the winners of each LGCT Grand Prix event of the season invited to compete in the exclusive Longines Global Champions Super Grand Prix. On Friday, November 22, the world’s top 15 riders will battle for victory in the ultimate show jumping showdown in the LGCT Super Grand Prix, offering an impressive €1.25 million in prize money. This line up of challengers is nothing short of formidable, but only one can emerge victorious on that Friday night as they vie for top honours at one of the most prestigious competitions in history.

With the 2024 tour stopping off at iconic destinations such as Miami Beach, Madrid, Monaco, London, and Rome, this final battle will be a truly global test of skill, with the best of the best going head-to-head in Riyadh. The riders are set to face two formidable 1.60m and 1.65m tracks, designed to test the skill, focus, and sportsmanship of those who have produced exceptional results this year.

Last year’s GC Prague Playoffs saw an incredible performance with French star Julien Epaillard and Dubai du Cedre racing to victory to claim the win in the 2023 LGCT Super Grand Prix. Epaillard expertly piloted Dubai du Cedre, narrowly beating out Henrik von Eckermann with King Edward and Max Kühner aboard Eic Up Too Jacco Blue, to claim victory. Epaillard was on cloud nine following his win, saying, “it was amazing tonight, it’s a special atmosphere, it’s a special victory for me today.”

With an elite roster of riders heading to Riyadh, anticipation is high as we wait to see who will emerge victorious. Sign up now to be first informed about ticket sales for the 2024 Riyadh Playoffs.