The FEI Board is meeting today in Abu Dhabi. In a press release, the FEI has already announced the competition calendar for the 2025 Longines League of Nations. The Polo Club of Saint-Tropez will replace the iconic competition in Saint Gallen, Switzerland.
Saint Gallen has been a part of the FEI Nations Cup series for many years and was therefore one of the events on the agenda from the start of the League of Nations. "After a review of the event in 2024, it was decided not to include Saint Gallen on the agenda," the FEI said. "There is too much uncertainty about the future plans for this arena!" they explained.
In 2025, the League of Nations will start in Abu Dhabi in February. This will be followed by a leg at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida in March. The next qualifier will take place in Rotterdam in June, while the Saint-Tropez qualifier is scheduled for September.
Earlier, the participating countries were already announced. Italy will make its debut in 2025, replacing Brazil.
“The Longines League of Nations lived up to all expectations in its first season. When launching this new Series, we took some bold decisions but the success of the first season demonstrates that fortune favours the brave!” said FEI President Ingmar De Vos. “The new format proved to be innovative and, time after time, showed the very best of team equestrian sport. Almost every competition, including the amazing final, came down to the last fence. The top sport that was on show is a credit to the commitment of the participating Athletes, Horses, NFs, Grooms and Organisers, all of whom gave 100% to ensure the 2024 Season was a spectacular success. The FEI is also grateful to Longines for their trust and continued support. As we look forward to the 2025 season, we are very excited to welcome a new Qualifier in Saint-Tropez-Gassin and are confident that the Series will continue to grow and showcase all that is excellent about equestrian sport.”
Saint Gallen has been a part of the FEI Nations Cup series for many years and was therefore one of the events on the agenda from the start of the League of Nations. "After a review of the event in 2024, it was decided not to include Saint Gallen on the agenda," the FEI said. "There is too much uncertainty about the future plans for this arena!" they explained.
In 2025, the League of Nations will start in Abu Dhabi in February. This will be followed by a leg at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida in March. The next qualifier will take place in Rotterdam in June, while the Saint-Tropez qualifier is scheduled for September.
Earlier, the participating countries were already announced. Italy will make its debut in 2025, replacing Brazil.
“The Longines League of Nations lived up to all expectations in its first season. When launching this new Series, we took some bold decisions but the success of the first season demonstrates that fortune favours the brave!” said FEI President Ingmar De Vos. “The new format proved to be innovative and, time after time, showed the very best of team equestrian sport. Almost every competition, including the amazing final, came down to the last fence. The top sport that was on show is a credit to the commitment of the participating Athletes, Horses, NFs, Grooms and Organisers, all of whom gave 100% to ensure the 2024 Season was a spectacular success. The FEI is also grateful to Longines for their trust and continued support. As we look forward to the 2025 season, we are very excited to welcome a new Qualifier in Saint-Tropez-Gassin and are confident that the Series will continue to grow and showcase all that is excellent about equestrian sport.”