The Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI) Equestrian Games are the major international championships for equestrian sports. The games have been held every four years since 1990.
The 2022 edition took place in Herning, Denmark, Pratoni del Vivaro, Italy, and Abu Dhabi (Boudheib). The 2026 World Championships will be held in Aachen, Germany, from August 11 to 23, 2026.
Aachen, Germany, will host six stadium and park-based disciplines (Jumping, Dressage, Para-Dressage, Eventing, Driving, and Vaulting.
Al Ula, Saudi Arabia, will host the Endurance World Championships from 14th December to 20th December, 2026. A total of 67 nations will be participating in this year’s World Championships.
2026 World Championships Schedule (Aachen, Germany):
| Discipline | Dates | Key Event Highlights | Venue |
| Dressage | Aug 11 – Aug 15 | Team Grand Prix, Grand Prix Spécial & Freestyle Finals | Main Stadium |
| Eventing | Aug 13 – Aug 16 | Dressage, Cross-Country & Jumping Final | Stadium 2 / Soers Cross-Country Course / Main Stadium |
| Vaulting | Aug 13 – Aug 16 | Compulsory, Technical, Free Tests & Nation’s Cup Finals | Stadium 3 |
| Jumping | Aug 19 – Aug 23 | Speed Competition, Team Final & Individual Final | Main Stadium |
| Para-Dressage | Aug 19 – Aug 23 | Individual, Team & Individual Freestyle Finals (Grades I–V) | Stadium 3 |
| Driving | Aug 20 – Aug 23 | Driving Dressage, Marathon & Cones Test Final | Stadium 2 / Soers Marathon Course |
Endurance World Championship: Butheeb, UAE, Schedule:
| Discipline | Date | Location / Venue | Details |
| Endurance | Dec 19, 2026 | Butheeb International Endurance Village, UAE | 160 km Senior World Championship Ride |
Countries with the Most Medals (as of 2022):
Germany – 110
Great Britain – 68
Netherlands – 67
United States – 57
France – 39
Denmark – 25
Belgium – 20
Italy – 14
New Zealand – 8
Switzerland – 17
