Shanghai hosts Longines Global Champions Tour with top riders
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Looking for something unforgettable this May holiday? The Shanghai Juss International Equestrian Center is set to become one of the city鈥檚 hottest must-visit landmarks!
From May 2 to 4, the 2025 Shanghai Longines Global Champions Tour will take over the venue with all the pomp and pageantry you鈥檇 expect from the world鈥檚 top show jumping event.
Recognized as a five-star show jumping competition under the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), it鈥檚 the highest-level and most internationally influential equestrian event ever held in the Chinese mainland-and a true visual spectacle!
Matches on May 2 and 3 include both daytime and nighttime sessions.
The highlight on May 2鈥檚 night session? The second round of the Global Champions League (GCL), with riders facing 1.60-meter-high jumps 鈥 a feat only about 100 horses worldwide can conquer.
On May 4, the prestigious Longines Grand Prix 鈥 also featuring 1.60-meter obstacles 鈥 will light up the afternoon session.
How to get your tickets
Tickets are now on sale through the Juss Sports app or via its mini-programs on WeChat and Alipay.
Or simply head over to the City News Service WeChat mini-program, tap 鈥淪ervice-Juss Sports,鈥 and grab your ticket there!
Alongside regular tickets, special combo packages like Family Tickets (available for 2 adults + 1 child or 1 adult + 1 child) are also available 鈥 perfect for a family day out, complete with special souvenirs.
Don鈥檛 forget your ID! You鈥檒l need a valid identification document like an ID card, passport or a Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan travel permit to snag your ticket.
Meet the stars
This year鈥檚 event is bigger than ever, welcoming 99 top show jumping horses 鈥 the largest number in the event鈥檚 history! They are arriving in two separate batches.
The horses are traveling from the Netherlands to Belgium鈥檚 Li猫ge Airport, then flying with Qatar Airways (with a stopover in Doha) to Shanghai 鈥 a journey of nearly 16 hours. The first charter flight carried a team of 11 professionals, including 10 grooms and one veterinarian, all dedicated to ensuring the horses鈥 safety and comfort every step of the way.
The first batch of 50 elite horses landed safely at Shanghai Pudong International Airport in the early hours of April 27, accompanied by a professional team and custom-made horse transport, and have since arrived at the venue.
It鈥檚 not just the horses that are making history 鈥 the rider lineup is packed with stars, too!
Henrik von Eckermann (world champion and world No. 1) of Sweden, Briton Ben Maher (Tokyo Olympic champion and fresh off a runner-up finish at the World Cup Finals), and Olympic champs Scott Brash of Britain and Germany鈥檚 Marcus Ehning 鈥 both crowd favorites 鈥 will also be competing, showcasing mind-blowing teamwork with their horses.
Chinese riders to watch
On the Chinese side, Pang Qinyu (搴為挦瀹), signed by Juss Sports, returns for his second appearance in Shanghai. After making a stunning debut in last year鈥檚 FEI five-star competition here, he went on to win his first Grand Prix title at Belgium鈥檚 Sentower Park.
Keep an eye out for young Chinese talent Zhang Yifan (浠夋″嚒) and You Yanhe (灏ゅ溅璐) as well, both entering the competition with wild cards.
It鈥檚 not just about the competition-the event will also feature exciting activities such as rider autograph sessions and industry forums. Additionally, the B1 and B2 spaces at the venue will be open to all visitors, offering more immersive equestrian cultural experiences.
Tips for spectators
Remember, the horses are super sensitive. Keep it down while they鈥檙e strutting their stuff in the arena-no loud noises or flash photography, please! And when they鈥檙e done, let鈥檚 keep the applause on the quiet side to avoid any spooks.
Dress code alert! Regardless of gender, tidy up and keep it classy. Flip-flops, hoodies and singlets are a no-go. Ladies, a chic little hat could be your perfect accessory.
Keep the noise and smoke to a minimum during the event. Phones should be either off or on silent-this isn鈥檛 the place for ringtones and chat alerts.
Kids in tow? Keep a close watch on the little ones and prevent any run-arounds near the arena fence. Keep it safe and enjoyable for everyone!
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