Five former winners feature in an exceptional field drawn from the highest-ranked eligible riders on the FEI Jumping World Ranking, setting up a contest that could see history made in Geneva – or a new name added to one of show jumping’s most exclusive Rolls of Honour.

Among Vogel’s strongest challengers is the USA’s Kent Farrington, who will be looking to go one better than his runner-up finish in 2025 and claim a third Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final title, following victories in 2015 and 2019. Switzerland’s Steve Guerdat, meanwhile, will have the home crowd behind him as he chases an unprecedented fourth victory, having already claimed the title in 2010, 2018 and 2023. Great Britain’s Scott Brash also returns with his sights set on back-to-back victories and a third title, while world no. 1 Vogel will be hoping to add his name to the competition’s illustrious Roll of Honour for the first time.

Great Britain’s Ben Maher won the class in 2021 and will return to Geneva with his sights set on a second Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final title, having had a series of stellar results throughout the season, including winning his first Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major at the CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament. Germany’s Daniel Deusser, winner in 2013, completes the impressive group of former champions, having recently contributed to Germany’s team gold medal at the FEI Jumping World Championship in Aachen.

Adding further strength to the field are Ireland’s Shane Sweetnam, the USA’s McLain Ward and Israel’s Daniel Bluman, all of whom have enjoyed notable success on the international circuit this season, cementing their position at the top of the FEI Jumping World Rankings. France’s Nina Mallevaey represents the new generation of the field, having made a remarkable rise into the world’s Top 10 during 2026. She will be the first woman to contest the Final since fellow French rider Pénélope Leprévost in 2016.

To date, just two women have lifted the trophy: Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum, who won with the legendary Shutterfly in 2004 and 2006, and Ireland’s Jessica Kürten, who partnered Castle Forbes Libertina to victory in 2007.