Hamburg joins Saint-Tropez, France, which will host a leg in June 2027, as the second confirmed venue for the league.

The PJL will bring its new three-day competition format to Hamburg Derby Park, adding Germany to an international calendar spanning North America, Europe and the Middle East.

The announcement comes after a successful season for the German national team, which claimed team gold at the 2026 FEI World Championships in Aachen and, more recently, at the Longines League of Nations Final in Barcelona. Richard Vogel currently tops the individual Longines Rankings, while PJL ambassador Sophie Hinners has climbed to world No. 12, making her one of the highest-ranked female riders in the sport.

“I’m incredibly excited that the PJL is coming to Hamburg in 2027,” Hinners said. “We’ve enjoyed significant success as a national team this year, so it feels fitting that a new, progressive league is bringing competition to our home soil here in Germany.

“My hope is that the PJL will attract new audiences to jumping, making our sport easier to understand, follow and engage with. Too often, the sport is misunderstood, and the PJL presents an opportunity to change that by showcasing what it truly takes to compete at the highest level: the athleticism, dedication, sacrifice, and blood, sweat and tears behind every performance.

“I’m excited for German audiences to experience our sport in a new way when the PJL arrives in Hamburg in September 2027.”

Located in Klein Flottbek, Hamburg Derby Park is one of Germany’s most historic equestrian venues, renowned for its distinctive atmosphere, iconic natural obstacles and rich sporting heritage.

The event will be organised by Schafhof Connects in collaboration with the Norddeutscher und Flottbeker Reiterverein (NFR), the club behind the historic Hamburg Derby.

Reflecting on the significance of bringing the PJL to Hamburg, Schafhof Connects CEO Matthias Alexander Rath said: “Having the PJL come to Hamburg feels like a natural fit. The PJL, the NFR and Schafhof Connects are working together to bring the event to Derby Park. The park has deep roots in German equestrian tradition. It is shaped by the memories generations of riders and fans have made here. We want to build on that history and welcome both long-time Derby fans and people discovering show jumping for the first time.”