Allianz Park – a sustainable hub for international equestrian sport in Aachen
Allianz and the Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein e.V. (ALRV) have been setting a new milestone in international equestrian sport with the Allianz Park since November 2025. Located on Aachen’s historic show grounds, this modern venue for sport and social interaction embodies shared values, a clear vision for the future and the continued development of equestrian sport – spanning world-class athletes through to aspiring young talents.
Allianz and the ALRV: A partnership with vision
Allianz and the ALRV have shared a close partnership for many years. The Allianz Park now provides a visible, central home for this collaboration.
The Allianz Park stands for:
- a long-term, reliable partnership
- a clear commitment to Aachen as a location
- the promotion of international equestrian sport at the highest level
As one of the world’s largest sport sponsors, Allianz contributes its global experience, network and social commitment to the partnership – thus strengthening Aachen’s role as a top location for equestrian sport.
The Allianz Park: Venue of the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026
When the world’s equestrian elite gather in Aachen from 11-23 August, all of the competitions will be staged at the Allianz Park. The largest German sporting event of 2026 is an event of superlatives:
- 6 disciplines: Jumping, Dressage, Eventing, Para Dressage, Driving, Vaulting
- 177 medals in total to be awarded
- More than 680 participants with more than 800 horses from just under 70 nations
- Over 600 accredited journalists
- 500,000 visitors expected
A place where values are lived
Allianz Park is more than just a modern sports venue: It is a place where key issues shaping the future of sport are actively addressed and developed.
Key areas of focus include:
- Equal opportunities – access and prospects for athletes of all ages and performance levels
- Sustainability – responsible resource management and long-term infrastructure planning. Structural upgrades to LED floodlight masts and stadium photovoltaic systems
- Inclusion – sports programmes that promote diversity and break down barriers. Para Dressage will become a permanent fixture on the annual competition programme as of 2027
- Digitalisation – modern technologies for training, competitions, education and the event experience
- Youth promotion – systematic support for young equestrian talents
The heart of equestrian sport
The Allianz Park:
- encompasses the entire site, including the sports facilities
- serves as a central meeting point for athletes, teams, officials and fans
- bundles elite sporting performances across a wide range of disciplines in one location
This turns the Allianz Park into a stage for the full diversity of equestrian sport in Aachen and far beyond.
