This year, the ‘Award of Honour’ goes to Canada: Spruce Meadows is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025. The event and institution have been built by the Southern family over two generations and are now successfully led into the future by Linda Southern-Heathcott....

The organizers of the LONGINES CHI CLASSICS BASEL have announced the first participants for the World Cup equestrian tournament, which will take place from January 8 to 11, 2026, in Basel. Among them are the “Queen of Dressage” as well as, from Switzerland, an Olympic...

Vote now – until 12 October! The international equestrian federation FEI (Fédération Équestre Internationale) has announcedits nominations for this year’s FEI Awards. In the “Rising Star” category, Basel show jumperGéraldine Straumann has been nominated. The award is...

The fourth Soirée Hippique at the Wenkenhof riding hall in Riehen marked the festive start of LONGINES CHI CLASSICS BASEL, which will take place from January 8 to 11, 2026. Around 170 invited guests from the worlds of sport, politics, associations, sponsors, and...

The LONGINES CHI CLASSICS BASEL is renowned for offering a spectacular show alongside the world’s best riders. We look forward to welcoming Peter Marvey in 2026! The Swiss illusionist amazes us all with his program ‘Magician without limits’. He makes dancers float,...

Tickets are now on sale (September 1, 2025). Secure your place at one of Switzerland's most important equestrian events and experience world-class equestrian sport up close. Whether dressage, jumping, or show jumping - enjoy the LONGINES CHI CLASSICS BASEL. Tickets in...

After 5 successful years, Andy Kistler has decided to step down as President of LONGINES CHI CLASSICS BASEL for health reasons. "I would now like to concentrate fully on my health and my family. The past few years, with this year's highlight being the FEI World Cup...

Gold tickets are again available for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For CHF 250, you can sit in the best seats in the arena and have access to the exclusive VIP corner of the St. Jakobshalle, including delicacies from the buffet (dinner on Friday and Saturday, lunch on...

Advance ticket sales start on September 1, 2025 and tickets for categories 1, 2 and 3 are only available from Ticketmaster. Groups of 10 people or more receive special prices. Please contact us at info@chi-classics-basel.com.

The participants promise to be top class. Never before have so many top-class riders confirmed their participation so early. Thanks to the attractive sports programme, each of the four days of the tournament has its own appeal. With Henrik von Eckermann (SWE), Steve...