CHI Geneva
Geneva
Highlights
Rolex Grand Slam finale
The Rolex Grand Prix in Geneva is the final Major of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping season. The best show jumpers in the world meet here for the last time before the year closes – anyone still in contention for the Grand Slam has to deliver in Geneva.
65th edition in 2026
CHI Geneva reaches its 65th edition in 2026. The show has been held at Palexpo for decades and has a firm place on the international equestrian calendar.
2.4M CHF prize money
The total prize money stands at 2.4 million Swiss francs, making CHI Geneva one of the richest equestrian competitions on the circuit.
Wheelchair-friendly access
All arenas at Palexpo are step-free. Every building has elevators, and reserved wheelchair spaces are available in the grandstands.
What is CHI Geneva?
CHI Geneva is an international equestrian tournament and show event held in December 2026 at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland. It is one of a small number of CSI5-ranked show jumping competitions worldwide and hosts the Rolex Grand Prix, the closing Major of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping. Alongside top-level Show Jumping, the programme includes Driving (CVI3), Groundwork, Liberty & Horsemanship, and a dedicated section for Breeding & Young Horses. Breeders and horse owners will find presentations and insights into young horses throughout the week. CHI Geneva is a ticketed event, day tickets are available through the official CHI Geneva website.
CHI Geneva at a Glance
What do you need to know beforehand?
What happens at CHI Geneva?
CHI Geneva 2026 runs across five days, with competition building towards Sunday's Rolex Grand Prix. Thursday opens with the 1.60m Trophée de Genève, the first of two Grand Prix qualifiers. Friday brings the 1.55m Prix des Communes Genevoises as the second qualifier, followed by the annual 1.60m Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final. Saturday features the 1.60m Coupe de Genève, known for its combination fences. The week closes on Sunday with the 1.60m Rolex Grand Prix, the final Major of the year in the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping.
Where does CHI Geneva take place?
CHI Geneva takes place at Palexpo in Geneva, one of Switzerland's largest convention and exhibition centres, situated directly adjacent to Geneva Airport. The venue's interconnected halls house multiple arenas side by side, keeping travel between rings short. Geneva sits at the southwestern end of Lake Geneva, with the Jura mountains to the north and the Alps visible to the south. The city centre, including the Old Town and the Jet d'Eau, is easily reachable for anyone building a trip around the December event.
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Palexpo is a five-minute walk from Genève-Aéroport train station, served by regional and intercity trains. By car, take the Genève-Aéroport exit on the A1 motorway and follow signs to Palexpo. Bus lines 23, 28, and 50 stop directly at the venue; line 23 runs from Geneva's main station, Cornavin. Visitor parking on site is paid; competitors with horse trailers have a dedicated free parking area with covered spaces. A park-and-ride shuttle service is also available.
CHI Geneva is a ticketed event; adult day tickets are available on the official website. All competition arenas are inside the Palexpo halls, so December weather is not a factor once you are inside, though it is worth dressing warmly for outdoor areas and corridors. The atmosphere shifts noticeably on Sunday when the Rolex Grand Prix is at stake: stands fill up and the tension builds round by round. Good to know
- Sturdy footwear is advisable for outdoor areas around the venue
- Pets: no information available, check with the organizer in advance
CHI Geneva offers a dedicated children's programme including a bouncy castle, pony rides (daily until 17:00), drawing competitions, and a face painting station. The Kids' Club provides supervised childcare for children aged 4 to 12, open daily until 18:00. A family area with seating and baby-changing facilities is available. Children can move at their own pace between the kids' area and the arenas while adults follow the competition.
Riders competing at CHI Geneva 2026 need to meet CSI5* qualification standards; entry is handled through the official CHI Geneva website. The 2026 field reflects the current world rankings: Kent Farrington (USA, world no. 1), Scott Brash (GBR, world no. 2 and Grand Slam Live Contender), Christian Kukuk (GER, reigning Olympic Champion), Ben Maher (GBR), Gilles Thomas (BEL), Richard Vogel (GER), Harrie Smolders (NED), Julien Epaillard (FRA), and Daniel Coyle (IRL) are all entered. The Swiss team includes Steve Guerdat, Martin Fuchs, Pius Schwizer, Edouard Schmitz, and Géraldine Straumann. Accommodation Official hotel partners are the Mövenpick Genève-Aéroport, Novotel Genève Centre, and ibis Genève Centre Gare Lac. Budget-friendly options nearby include Camping de la Tuilière (Geneva) and Camping Municipal de Versoix.
Tickets can be returned up to seven days before the event for a CHF 5 processing fee. After that, no refunds are issued. Exchanges for a voucher are possible for a CHF 2 fee – full details are in Ticketcorner's terms and conditions.
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Palexpo SA
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