Doha, Qatar, 8 January 2026 – Tour 2 marks a significant step up in competition level, with CSI5* classes taking place for the first time, alongside CSI1* and CSI3* categories.
First Day Programme (Thursday, 8 January)
Competition gets underway at the Longines Outdoor Arena with four classes, starting with a CSI3* 1.35m, followed by a CSI3* 1.40m, then the first CSI5* class at 1.40m, and concluding with a CSI5* 1.50m class.
At the Second Outdoor Arena, the programme includes a CSI3* 1.25m class followed by a CSI1* 1.10m class. The Longines Indoor Arena will host a CSI1* 1.20m class, followed by the National Championship class at 60 cm.
Friday Competitions (9 January)
Competition continues Friday at the Longines Outdoor Arena with a CSI3* 1.30m class, followed by a CSI3* 1.45m, then a CSI5* 1.45m, and concluding with a CSI5* 1.55m class with a jump-off.
Friday will also feature the first CSI5* “Six Bars” class at 1.50m at the event, expected to draw strong public interest given its dynamic format and high level of challenge.
At the Second Outdoor Arena, the schedule includes a CSI3* 1.40m jump-off class. The Longines Indoor Arena will host a CSI1* 1.15m class, followed by an international youth class at 1.25m, then another CSI1* 1.25m class. The day will conclude with National Championship classes at 80 cm.
Final Day (Saturday, 10 January)
Tour 2 concludes on Saturday with Grand Prix classes across all three categories. The Longines Outdoor Arena will host the CSI3* 1.50m Grand Prix with a jump-off, as well as the CSI5* 1.60m Grand Prix with a jump-off. The Longines Indoor Arena will stage the CSI1* 1.30m Grand Prix with a jump-off.
The Second Outdoor Arena will also host a CSI3* 1.30m class and the National Championship at 1.00m. The Longines Indoor Arena will feature a CSI1* 1.15m class and a youth 1.30m jump-off class as part of the FEI Group VII qualifier. The Longines Outdoor Arena will also stage a CSI3* 1.40m class, followed by a CSI5* 1.50m two-round class.
Tour 1 Highlights
Tour 1 saw British rider Harry Charles claim the CSI4* 1.55m Grand Prix title, while compatriot Oliver Fletcher won the CSI2* 1.45m Grand Prix. Qatari riders also secured the top three places in the CSI1* 1.30m Grand Prix, with Hussain Saeed Haydan taking the title, Saad Ahmed Al Saad finishing second, and Ghanim Nasser Al Qadi placing third.
Organizing Committee
Mohammed Jaber Al-Khayarin, Deputy Director of H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix, said the start of Tour 2 represents an important milestone for the Doha Equestrian Tour, reflecting the championship’s significance and its continued contribution to the development of equestrian sport at both local and international levels. He noted the strong success of Tour 1 and said Tour 2 will bring even stronger competition with the introduction of CSI5* classes. He also highlighted that Qatari riders’ results in Tour 1 provide further motivation as they compete alongside many of the world’s leading riders at Al Shaqab.
Fan Experience
Abdullah Al-Qashouti, Director of Marketing and Communications for H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix, said the organising committee has prepared a comprehensive programme of accompanying activities and entertainment designed for a wide range of audiences, combining sport and fan engagement while reflecting the event’s international character and Qatari hospitality. He noted that Friday is expected to attract particular attention with the introduction of the CSI5* “Six Bars” class.
He added that a dedicated fan zone will be available to visitors, featuring entertainment facilities, cafés and retail outlets, along with additional activations in the vicinity of the Longines Square, aimed at delivering an elevated spectator experience and reinforcing Al Shaqab’s status as a world-class equestrian destination. Tickets are available via Road to Qatar, with general admission priced at QAR 50 per day, with free access to children under 12 years old, and hospitality options including VVIP Tent and VIP Lounge packages.
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