CHIO Aachen
Aachen
Highlights
The world's top riders
The CSI5*, CDIO5*, and CSIO5* classes bring together the best show jumpers, dressage riders, and eventers on the planet. Few events anywhere can match the depth of the start lists.
Since 1924
CHIO Aachen has been running since 1924, which makes it one of the longest-standing equestrian events in the world. The tradition is real, and the sport has kept pace with it.
350,000 spectators
The last edition drew around 350,000 visitors across the week. That's a crowd that gives the venue a real atmosphere, especially during the main evening classes.
What is CHIO Aachen?
TSCHIO Aachen is the shortened 2026 CHIO Aachen edition, moved to May because the FEI World Championships take over the Aachen showgrounds in August. It is the CHIO edition itself, not a sub-event under another CHIO record.
CHIO Aachen at a Glance
What do you need to know beforehand?
What happens at CHIO Aachen?
The reviewed 2026 schedule centres on top-level show jumping at the Soers, including Rolex Grand Prix qualifiers, the Rolex Grand Prix, Youngster Tour rounds and the traditional farewell ceremony. The record removes unrelated 2027 CHIO programme text from the reviewed export.
What to expect at CHIO Aachen?
- Fri22 May 2026Opening & Qualifiers
The CHIO opens with the 'Preis der Soers' in the morning, followed by the first qualifier for the Rolex Grand Prix in the evening. The day also features the first Youngster-Tour competition, marking the start of the event's competitive arc.
- Sat23 May 2026Youngster Finals & Concert
The second day of competition includes the final Youngster-Tour qualifier and the MERKUR SPIELBANKEN-Cup, but the highlight is the evening 'Pferd & Sinfonie' concert, blending equestrian and symphonic artistry.
- Sun24 May 2026Grand Prix Final & Closing
The grand finale unfolds with the Rolex Grand Prix, the event's marquee show jumping competition, followed by the 'Abschied der Nationen' closing ceremony, a traditional send-off for the nations' teams.
Where does CHIO Aachen take place?
The event takes place at the CHIO Aachen grounds in the Soers/Allianz Park area of Aachen, using the main stadium setting associated with international equestrian sport.
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TSCHIO Aachen is a ticketed spectator event with day-specific programme blocks. Visitors should use the official CHIO Aachen programme and ticket pages for the current 2026 session details.
The compact 2026 edition is suitable for spectators and families who want the Aachen stadium atmosphere without the full multi-week CHIO programme.
The sport programme is for invited/qualified international competitors; regular visitors attend as spectators.
Ticketrücknahme und Umtausch sind nur unter bestimmten Bedingungen möglich. Einzelheiten entnehmen Sie bitte den Allgemeinen Geschäftsbedingungen (AGB) auf der Ticketshop-Seite: https://tickets.chioaachen.de/shops/111/agb. Bei Stornierung bis zu 7 Tage vor Veranstaltungsbeginn wird eine Bearbeitungsgebühr von 10% des Ticketpreises fällig. Danach ist eine Rückerstattung ausgeschlossen. Tickets sind personengebunden und nicht übertragbar.
Who's behind it?
Aachener Reitturnier GmbH
Soerser Hauptstadion
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