Tag: GC Prague Playoffs

€6,500,000 GCL Super Cup Final: Drama, Emotion & Riesenbeck International Win!

Philipp Weishaupt (GER): “One rail down and it is one million less in prize money… the pressure was immense.” Prague, Czech Republic – November 19, 2023 – In a heart-stopping display of raw emotion, unyielding tension, and unparalleled skill, the Riesenbeck International, powered by Kingsland Equestrian, has emerged […]

Julien Epaillard Wins Sensational €1.26 Million Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix

Prague, Czech Republic – November 18, 2023 – In a dazzling display of excellence, Julien Épaillard (FRA) and his remarkable horse, Dubai du Cedre, emerged victorious in the prestigious €1.26 million Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix at the GC Prague Playoffs.  The atmosphere inside the arena […]

Surprising Exits & Intense Moments as the Shanghai Swans Fly the Highest in the GCL Super Cup Quarter-Final

Prague, Czech Republic – November 16, 2023 – As night one of the GC Prague Playoffs unfolded, it was an evening full of high stakes drama and shock eliminations in the  nail-biting GCL Super Cup Quarter Final that saw Shanghai Swans storm into top spot. It was Martin […]

List of All Major Events this Week with Links to More Information about Them

Prague, Czech Republic – November 11, 2023 – It`s showtime for showjumping and the showdown of stars during the 2023 Global Champions Prague Playoffs at the O2 Arena in the Czech capital. The Titans of the sport will be in pursuit of glory and much gold in the […]

Global Champions Prague Playoffs Unveils Line-Up for Super Showdown this Week!

Prague, Czech Republic – November 14, 2023 – With only two days left until the commencement of the 2023 GC Prague Playoffs [16 – 19 November], equestrians are arriving in the heart of the Czech Republic’s capital, gearing up for a spectacular showdown. The event promises a thrilling […]

Links to Streaming Feeds of All Major Events this Week

Prague, Czech Republic – November 17, 2022 – It’s showtime for showjumping and the richest event of the year this week at the O2 Arena in the Czech capital. The €1,250,000 Super Cup Grand Prix CSI 5* next Saturday and the €6,850,000 Global Champions Playoffs Super Cup CSI 5* promised to […]

Excitement Builds as 2022 GC Prague Playoffs Officially Declared Open

Prague, Czech Republic – November 16, 2022 – The final event on the 2022 Global Champions Calendar has officially been declared open. With the GC Prague Playoffs kicking off tomorrow [17 November], the star athletes of the show jumping world are congregating in Prague, for the fourth edition […]

Global Champions League Playoffs: Line-Up Revealed for the Ultimate Showdown

Prague, Czech Republic – November 11, 2022 – Anticipation is building for the 2022 GC Prague Playoffs [17-20 November], with riders touching down in the Czech Republic capital today.   The world’s best show jumping athletes are going head-to-head, leaving everything on the line to fight for a podium […]

Kent Farrington & Creedance are the “Rock Stars” in $112,800 Geneva Trophy CSI 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 09, 2021 – Forty-nine starters representing 16 nations – including nine of the world’s current top 10-ranked riders – contested the headline class, Trophée de Genève, on the opening day of the 60th edition of CHI Geneva. With the Palexpo’s iconic Geneva Arena filled […]

Winners of the 2021 GCL Season Awards Announced

Prague, Czech Republic – November 18, 2021 – The second edition of the GCL Season Awards was celebrated las Thursday night with a special ceremony in Prague recognising outstanding achievement in 2021. With excitement building ahead of the kick-off of the GC Prague Playoffs tomorrow, the Awards ceremony […]

Ales Opatrny & Forewer Fly to First in €40,120 GCL Individual Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Prague, Czech Republic – November 18, 2021 – To the delight of Czech equestrian fans present at the stunning O2 Arena, Ales Opatrny (CZE) and Forewer flew to first in the €40,120 First GCL individual Speed Challenge CSI 5* last Thursday during the Global Champions Prague Playoffs. Opatrny (CZE) […]

It’s On! 2021 GC Prague Playoffs Officially Opened

Prague, Czech Republic – November 18, 2021 – The world’s best show jumping stars declared the 2021 GC Prague Playoffs officially open with current Longines Global Champions Tour Championship winner Peder Fredricson revealing: “Anything can happen this week which is why it is such an interesting format.” Excitement and anticipation […]

Abdel Saïd & Arpege du Ru Race for the Cash in €50,000 BMW Cartec Prize CSI 5* in Prague

Prague, Czech Republic – November 22, 2019 – Abdel Saïd (EGY) and Arpege du Ru climbed one place higher in Prague today to pick up top honours in the €50,000 BMW Cartec Prize CSI 5* today during the Global Champions Prague Playoffs CSI 5*/2* at the O2 Arena in the […]

Show Schedule Revealed for €12,000,000 GC Prague Playoffs

Prague, Czech Republic – November 16, 2019 – With less than a week to go until the GC Prague Playoffs the final preparations are taking place. For the full show schedule please see below. Global Champions Prague Playoffs Show Schedule: (Please note, all times local and may be […]

Blockbuster Lineup Revealed for €12 Million GC Prague Playoffs

Prague, Czech Republic – November 14, 2019 – The blockbuster line up for the GC Prague Playoffs can be revealed today with awesome rider and horse power heading to the big showdown of 2019 with only one week to go. An incredible field of the world’s greatest show […]

Thrilling Action in Electric GC Prague Playoffs as Paris Panthers Roar to Victory

In an electric opening night of the inaugural GC Prague Playoffs, the quarter-finals of the GCL Super Cup witnessed high drama and a rollercoaster of emotions as 12 teams took centre stage in the Czech capital city. The stakes were high in this innovative and ruthless knockout format, […]

Jérôme Guery & Garfield de Tiji des Templiers Speed to Victory at GC Prague Playoffs

Jérome Guery (BEL) and Garfield de Tiji des Templiers powered to the top of the field yesterday evening at the inaugural GC Prague Playoffs, winning the first class of the weekend, the €50,200 Czech Equestrian Team sponsored speed class CSI 5*, just 0.22 seconds ahead of Piergiorgio Bucci (ITA) and Cochello […]