The world’s best horses and riders in jumping and dressage, including Olympic and world champions, will converge on Fort Worth, April 8-12, 2026, to vie for the title of FEI World Cup™ Champion!

With the Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) as event organizer, the City of Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Sports Commission will host the  Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final  and Zen Elite FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final at Dickies Arena. Afternoon and evening sessions will feature the highest level of equestrian competition supplemented by clinics by world-class riders, unique shopping experiences and dazzling entertainment attractions.

“We eagerly anticipate hosting the 2026 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final and Zen Elite FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final in Fort Worth,” said Mike Crum, director of Public Events, City of Fort Worth. “With our proven experience with Split Rock Jumping Tour and the award-winning stature of Dickies Arena, guests and competitors from around the world will discover their new favorite equestrian destination, and Texans will get to enjoy one of the world’s premier equestrian events.”

Fort Worth, known for its authentic Texas hospitality, has lots of fun and exciting things to do (Things to Do in Fort Worth | Shopping, Nightlife & Museums). It features a dozen distinct districts full of Texas culture and fun. The historic western Stockyards (Western Experience in Fort Worth | Stockyards & Rodeos) feature the world’s only twice-daily cattle drive, as well as Mule Alley and Billy Bob’s Texas – the world’s largest honky-tonk!

Downtown pulses with its 37-block Sundance Square entertainment district, restaurants, an outdoor plaza, and vibrant nightlife. Right near Dickies Arena, home of the World Cup, are Will Rogers Memorial Center, world-class museums, Fort Worth Botanic Garden and Fort Worth Zoo.

Other attractions include the John Wayne Museum, Cowgirl Hall of Fame & Museum, IMAX theatre at the Museum of Science and History (Omni Theater – Fort Worth Museum of Science and History) with its 8K LED display that has detail and clarity surpassing even the Sphere in Las Vegas! In nearby Arlington, you can take in a Texas Rangers baseball game (the team is home April 3-8) or drive a NASCAR race car at Texas Motor Speedway (Driving Experiences | Events | Texas Motor Speedway).

Started in 1979, the FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final is an annual international showdown among the world’s best show jumping horses and riders. Previous FEI Jumping World Cup™ Finals held in the United States include Baltimore (1980), Tampa (1989), Del Mar, CA (1992), Las Vegas (2000, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2015), and Omaha (2017 and 2023).

First held in 1986, the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final features the world’s best dressage horses and riders. The Final has been held in the U.S. in Los Angeles (1995), Las Vegas (2005, 2007, 2009, 2015), and Omaha (2017 and 2023).

“Our Split Rock team and the City of Fort Worth have been hard at work planning a world-class event unlike anything the state of Texas has ever seen,” said Derek Braun, SRJT Founder and President. “My team and I look forward to showcasing the best in jumping and dressage in one of the most impressive cities and venues anywhere in the world!”

Following the Dressage and Purina Animal Nutrition Jumping Warm-up Sessions on Wednesday afternoon, April 8, competition will begin with Round 1 of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final on Thursday afternoon and the Grand Prix of the Zen Elite FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final on Thursday evening.

Friday afternoon’s sessions will feature clinics hosted by world-class riders in both dressage and jumping, conducted by two of the sport’s biggest names. Friday evening will feature Round 2 of the Jumping Final.

A national Grand Prix, with top riders from Texas and beyond, highlights competition on Saturday afternoon, with the culminating Grand Prix Freestyle that determines the Dressage World Cup Champion set for Saturday evening! The Final Rounds of Jumping, determining the Jumping World Cup champion closes World Cup competition on Sunday at noon.

Dickies Arena, the state-of-the-art, 14,000-seat multipurpose venue owned by the City of Fort Worth and managed by the not-for-profit operating entity, Trail Drive Management Corp., will also host world-class shopping with many sponsors and vendors helping to bring this event to life. Spectators can enjoy unique shopping experiences with nationally known tack shops such as Only Fools and Horses, and Tack N Rider, and brands such as CWD and Devoucoux, the Official Saddles of the FEI World Cup™ Finals, as well as LM Boots, Ariat, Arista, M&R Moda, Dubarry of Ireland, Professional’s Choice, and dozens more. Rider autograph sessions and daily entertainment attractions will make the Vendor Village the “place to be” each afternoon between sessions.

Single-session and All-session tickets, including VIP tables, can be ordered online at https://www.fortworth2026.com/tickets.

Those interested in group sales should email Sydney at GroupSales@DickiesArena.com for special pricing and packages.

Further information on the FEI World Cup™ Finals 2026 is available online at https://www.fortworth2026.com/.