Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 FEI World Championships
The FEI World Championships return August 11–23, 2026, with Aachen, Germany hosting for only the second time in history. The world’s top riders and horses will compete across six disciplines—dressage, para dressage, driving, eventing, jumping, and vaulting—with 24 gold medals up for grabs.
Germany, the most successful nation in championships history, will lean on veteran Michael Jung to lead their charge on home soil. But Denmark, the surprise medal table toppers at the last Games, will be looking to repeat. The USA, Great Britain, Netherlands, France, and Belgium are all legitimate threats.
Beyond the medals, this championship serves as a key qualifier for the 2028 Olympics, adding extra stakes to every round.
Where to Watch for Free
Several broadcasters are offering free live streams in their respective countries:
- Canada: CBC Gem (free streaming) and CBC Sports (free-to-air TV)
- Germany: ARD Mediathek / ZDF
- Austria: ORF On
- Belgium: RTBF Auvio
- Netherlands: NOS
- Sweden: SVT Play
- Mexico: Canal 28
Traveling abroad? A VPN (we recommend NordVPN—up to 75% off) lets you access your home country’s free stream from anywhere.
Paid Streaming Options by Region
United States
FEI.TV carries every session live. Subscriptions start at $24.16/month or $289.99/year, with an ad-free tier at $29.99/month.
United Kingdom
No domestic broadcaster picked up rights. UK viewers need FEI.TV (£17.33/month or £207.99/year).
Australia
FEI.TV is the only option. Subscription runs ~AU$21.50/month or AU$256/year (billed in USD at $14.99/month or $180/year).
New Zealand
Country TV has the rights—available via Sky TV subscription or a standalone $9.95/month streaming plan.
Full Competition Schedule (ET / BST)
Week 1: Dressage, Vaulting & Eventing
- Tue Aug 11: Dressage Grand Prix Part 1 (2:20am ET / 7:20am BST) | Opening Ceremony (2:15pm ET / 7:15pm BST)
- Wed Aug 12: Dressage Grand Prix Part 2 (2:20am ET / 7:20am BST)
- Thu Aug 13: Vaulting competitions begin | Eventing Dressage Phase 1
- Fri Aug 14: Dressage Grand Prix Special | Vaulting continues
- Sat Aug 15: Eventing Cross Country | Dressage Grand Prix Freestyle
- Sun Aug 16: Eventing Jumping | Vaulting finals
Week 2: Para Dressage, Driving & Jumping
- Wed Aug 19–Thu Aug 20: Para Dressage Individual tests | Jumping competitions | Driving Dressage
- Fri Aug 21: Para Dressage Team tests | Jumping continues
- Sat Aug 22: Para Dressage Team continues | Driving Marathon
- Sun Aug 23: Para Dressage Freestyle finals | Jumping Individual Final | Closing Ceremony (11:50am ET / 4:50pm BST)
Quick VPN Guide
- Sign up for NordVPN (or your preferred provider)
- Connect to a server in your home country (e.g., Canada for CBC Gem)
- Visit the broadcaster’s website/app and stream free
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