From 22 to 24 May 2026, the TSCHIO Aachen, will welcome the world’s leading show jumpers for the second Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major of the calendar year. Staged in a one-off format and taking place earlier in the year than typically held, the event will be more compact than usual while retaining the world-class sport, atmosphere and tradition for which Aachen is renowned.
As one of the four Majors that comprise the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, the TSCHIO Aachen stands alongside The Dutch Masters, the CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament and the CHI Geneva as one of the sport’s most prestigious events. The 2026 edition will see an elite field of international riders compete in the legendary Main Stadium, where victory in the Rolex Grand Prix remains one of the most coveted achievements in show jumping.
Competition begins on Friday 22 May with the Prize of Soers, followed by the opening class of the Youngster Tour, giving the next generation of horses the opportunity to compete in one of the sport’s most iconic venues. Later that day, attention will turn to the first qualifier for Sunday’s Rolex Grand Prix, with riders looking to make an early impression and secure their route towards the weekend’s pinnacle class.
Saturday’s programme continues with the second competition of the Youngster Tour, before the Prize of CHIO Aachen CAMPUS adds further CSI5* sport to the schedule. The MERKUR CASINO-Cup will bring one of Aachen’s most distinctive classes to the Main Stadium, combining show jumping and carriage driving in a format that reflects the breadth and character of the event. The second qualifier for the Rolex Grand Prix follows on Saturday afternoon, offering combinations a further opportunity to secure their place in Sunday’s showcase.
Beyond the competition arena, the TSCHIO Aachen will present one of the most anticipated highlights of the 2026 edition, as the acclaimed Horse & Symphony concert is staged in the Main Stadium for the first time in the event’s history. Taking place on Saturday 23 May, the concert will be held under a James Bond theme, combining the Aachen Symphony Orchestra with equestrian performances, show acts and choreography on the hallowed turf. Isabell Werth, the most successful dressage rider of all time, will take part alongside rising dressage talent Moritz Treffinger, while renowned animal trainer Anne Krüger-Degener will also feature. The evening will mark the General Music Director of the City of Aachen, Christopher Ward’s farewell appearance in Aachen, adding further significance to a one-off spectacle designed specifically for the scale of the Main Stadium.
The 2026 edition of the TSCHIO Aachen concludes on Sunday afternoon with the Rolex Grand Prix. All eyes will be on Richard Vogel, the current Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping live contender, as he looks to build on his victory at The Dutch Masters and continue his pursuit of the sport’s ultimate prize. As the reigning European Champion, Vogel will return to home soil with proven championship credentials, but he will face an exceptional field of riders all aiming to win one of show jumping’s most prestigious titles and become the next live contender.
