Press release from Global Champions League

The GCL teams on the starting grid for the 2021 season are announced today with top riders switching teams and new stars joining the fight for the coveted Championship.

Headline moves for 2021, the 6th season of the thrilling GCL team series include:

→ Olympic Gold Medalist Eric Lamaze joins the roster of Cascais Charms
→ Popular Dutch Champion Frank Schuttert transfers to Scandinavian Vikings
→ Hungry for success the Cannes Stars sign European Gold Medalist Cian O'Connor and LGCT Grand Prix of Paris Champion Sameh El Dahan
→ Shanghai Swans pick up German maestro Christian Ahlmann to boost their firepower
→ Jane Richard Philips switches from Cannes Stars to Berlin Eagles
→ The Prague Lions field Leopold van Asten for the competitive 2021 season

There will be drama and emotion all season in the high stakes championship. With safety the number one priority, Global Champions continues to work closely with National Governments, local authorities and the FEI governing body to ensure the events follow strict protocols under the COVID-19 regulations.

Fans around the world will be able to watch all the sporting drama unfold on GCTV which will continue to innovate with new graphics and technology taking fans backstage with the stars at the extraordinary events world-wide. GCTV will offer multi-language commentary,  full replays of all classes on-demand and personalised reminders about favourite riders, teams or events - so fans will never miss a key round.