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CHIO Aachen

Show jumping's spiritual home. In 2026 it hosted a Rolex Major in May and the World Championships in August.

Ranked No. 3 of 22 in Equestrian Events, updated 17 October 2026

Why it is here

Richard Vogel won the CSI5* Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen on 24 May 2026 with United Touch S, in front of what World of Showjumping describes as a 'fully packed Soers crowd'. Vogel called Aachen 'my absolute favourite show in this world', crediting its spectators (World of Showjumping, 2026-05-24). A Rolex Grand Slam report published by the same title says the field included 21 of the world's top 25 riders (2026-05-25). In August the venue staged the FEI World Championships: Charlotte Fry and Glamourdale retained the world dressage title in the Grand Prix Special with 82.295% (Eurodressage, 2026-08-14; Dressage-News, 2026-08-14). Full CHIO Aachen returns from 25 June to 4 July 2027 (CHIO Aachen, 2026-09-03). Score drivers: sporting level 9.8 from a Major field with 21 of the top 25 riders plus a World Championship venue; prestige 9.7 from its status as a Rolex Grand Slam Major; experience 9.2 and social 9.0 from the packed stadium and the riders' own accounts of the crowd. Exclusivity is not scored.

Who it is for

Show-jumping and dressage enthusiasts who want the sport's best-loved stadium and a Rolex Grand Slam Major.

Sources

  1. World of Showjumping · One step closer to the Rolex Grand Slam dream – Richard Vogel and United Touch S win the Rolex Grand Prix of AachenVogel: 'Aachen is my absolute favourite show in this world'; 'fully packed Soers crowd'.
  2. World of Showjumping (Rolex Grand Slam report) · Inside the Rolex Grand Slam: Home hero Richard Vogel claims Rolex Grand Prix at TSCHIO AachenField included 21 of the world's top 25 riders.
  3. Eurodressage · Fry and Glamourdale Reclaim Individual Gold at 2026 World Championships DressageFry and Glamourdale scored 82.295% in the Grand Prix Special at Aachen.
  4. Dressage-News · Charlotte 'Lottie' Fry Wins World Championship Grand Prix SpecialFry and the 15-year-old stallion scored 82.295% to retain the world title.
  5. CHIO Aachen (organizer) · CHIO Aachen 2027: Less than 300 days to go until the Opening CeremonyCHIO Aachen 2027 runs from 25 June to 4 July 2027.

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