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A limited number of accommodations in the region are available for accredited members of the press. Accommodation is offered at B&B Eschweiler and B&B Würselen, from where a shuttle service to the showgrounds is provided. As a budget-friendly alternative, the Mercure Köln West is available; however, this option is not included in the shuttle routes.

 

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Media & Broadcast Service Guide

This guide is intended to support the work of media representatives by providing comprehensive and up-to-date information regarding all relevant aspects of the event—ranging from operational details and logistical information, to access procedures, media zones, and communication protocols.

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Four-in-hand carriage driving team: carriage with driver and navigator in orange team outfits galloping through a water obstacle in front of a large crowd in a green park setting.
Bram Chardon has his sights set on the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 and is focusing his planning on the highlight of the year (Photo: ALRV/Arnd Bronkhorst).
A vaulting scene in an indoor arena: A brown horse is galloping on a lunge line while a vaulter in an orange leotard performs a spectacular backward somersault over its back; in the background, many spectators are seated in the stands, and a red banner bears the words “Sparkasse Aachen.”
Aiming to give it her all one last time at her final World Championships: Germany’s top vaulting athlete, Kathrin Meyer (Photo: ALRV/Jasmin Metzner).
Show jumper on a brown horse gallops victoriously across a grass arena, raising his right arm with one finger pointed upward; in the background are fences with a federal eagle emblem, sponsor boards, and packed spectator stands.
Would love to celebrate like this in August too: Richard Vogel dreams of competing in the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 (Photo: ALRV/Andreas Steindl).
Three female vaulters in white outfits perform a routine on a brown horse in an indoor arena; two are standing and kneeling on the cantering horse while another athlete in the background is captured mid backflip in the air, with spectators and a red “Sparkasse Aachen” banner along the arena wall.
At the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026, spectators can look forward to world-class vaulting and an unparalleled atmosphere (Photo: ALRV/Jasmin Metzner).
Wide-angle shot of the packed main stadium in Aachen during an opening ceremony in sunny weather. In the foreground, you can see the covered grandstand with spectators, while in the background, numerous horses ride into the stadium. Flags of various nations hang from the grandstand roofs.
The Opening Ceremony of the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 promises to be an unforgettable experience (Photo: ALRV/Arnd Bronkhorst).
Show jumper in a blue competition jacket and white breeches riding a bay horse over a fence with blue “Allianz” sponsor panels in a large stadium. In the background, a packed grandstand of spectators watches the competition in bright sunshine.
Daniel Deußer has already achieved quite a few major victories, including in Aachen (Photo: ALRV/Arnd Bronkhorst).
Four grey horses dynamically pull a carriage through a water obstacle at night, while water splashes in all directions. Floodlights, stands with spectators and waving flags can be seen in the background. The scene is dramatically characterised by spotlights and raindrops in the light.
Photographer Andreas Steindl won the “Silver Camera” award in 2025 for this sensational photo, taken at the CHIO Aachen in 2024 (Photo: Andreas Steindl).
A tattooed man wearing glasses and a cap sits at a desk and looks into the camera. In front of him is a large monitor displaying a colorful 3D graphic. On the desk are a keyboard, a mug, and a small package.
Tim Berresheim, who has been working at the intersection of analogue and digital art for 25 years, is responsible for an unique augmented reality route as part of the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 (Photo: ALRV/Tobias Königs).
A rider on a brown horse leaps over a solid cross country wooden obstacle surrounded by fir bushes. Spectators stand in the background at the edge of the green field on a sunny day.
The cross-country competition in eventing and marathon competition in driving promise pure adrenaline at the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 (Photo: ALRV/Arnd Bronkhorst).
A colourfully dressed brass band performing energetically on a festival stage. Several people are playing saxophones and trumpets, whilst confetti is flying through the air in the background. The musicians are wearing yellow, orange, blue and purple outfits. The atmosphere is dynamic and festive.
Heavy beats. Wild performance. Pure party. That’s exactly what Knallblech is all about. On August 11th, the band will be part of the Opening Ceremony of the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 (Photo: collab.cologne).
Four people and a horse stand next to a large sign reading “FEI World Championships Aachen 2026” on the grass in the stadium. The people are dressed formally, and one person is holding the horse by the halter. Stadium grandstands and seating are visible in the background.
There is great anticipation among North Rhine-Westphalia Minister-President Hendrik Wüst, ALRV President Stefanie Peters, Aachen’s Lord Mayor Michael Ziemons, and equestrian icon Isabell Werth for the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 – as well as excitement for the idea that Olympic and Paralympic equestrian competitions could take place at the Allianz Park (Photo: ALRV/Andreas Steindl).
A dressage rider in black competition attire and a helmet is riding a black horse with a white pad and raises her right hand in greeting. In the background, spectators can be seen in the stands and it is drizzling.
Has her sights set on the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026: Isabell Werth (Photo: ALRV/Andreas Steindl).
A vaulter stands in a blue and yellow baroque costume on the back of a horse. The costume is inspired by the composer Mozart. The scene takes place in an illuminated arena in front of a blurred audience.
The photo shows Kai Vorberg, the 2006 World Champion in vaulting and current national coach (Photo: Arnd Bronkhorst).
Graphic with the slogan ‘Only one year left’ and the logo ‘FEI World Championships Aachen 2026’ on a dark purple background. On the right is a rider with a horse jumping over an obstacle with the German eagle, the image is in a gold colour. Golden and violet graphic elements and stylised silhouettes of riders adorn the centre of the graphic.
(Copyright: ALRV)
In a night-time shot of an illuminated stadium, the words ‘WELCOME HOME’ are displayed in large white letters. The logo of the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 can be seen in the top left corner.
(Copyright: ALRV)
Logo of the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 on a dark purple background. On the left is a large, stylised ‘W’ made up of a purple and gold ribbon with horse and rider icons representing the respective disciplines. To the right of this is the white number “26”. On the right is the white text: ‘FEI World Championships Aachen’.
Official Logo of the FEI World Championships 2026 (Copyright: FEI).
Michael Jung, dressed in white competition attire with a protective vest and start number 49, rides a brown horse over a water obstacle during the cross-country event at the Olympics in Versailles. In the background, numerous spectators stand and photograph the event, behind them is a large park with a magnificent castle. The scene is characterised by summer weather and blooming flowers.
The photo shows Michael Jung and fischerChipmunk FRH during the Olympics in Versailles in 2024 (Photo: Arnd Bronkhorst).
A large crowd is sitting tightly packed on the stands. Many spectators are waving German flags and applauding; the atmosphere is exuberant and festive. In the background, the sky is already dark.
(Photo: Andreas Steindl)
Eventing rider Ingrid Klimke in white competition attire with black, red and gold stripes, start number 72 and the German coat of arms on her sleeve rides a grey horse in a cross-country competition. In the background, other people and green countryside can be seen blurred in the distance.
The photo show eventer Ingrid Klimke and Sleep Late in Aachen in 2006 (Photo: Arnd Bronkhorst).
A rider in a red jacket and black helmet jumps over an obstacle on a white horse at a show jumping competition. In the background, a large, blurred crowd of spectators can be seen in the stands. On the right side of the picture, yellow flowers are placed at the edge of the course.
The photo shows show jumper Jos Lansink with Cumano in Aachen in 2006 (Photo: Arnd Bronkhorst).
Isabell Werth in classic dressage attire. She is wearing a black tailcoat with gold accents, a white plastron tie and a top hat. The federal eagle can be seen on her breast pocket. The background is blurred, suggesting an outdoor event.
The photo shows dressage rider Isabell Werth (Photo: Andreas Steindl).
Portrait photo of show jumper Marcus Ehning with reddish-blond hair in formal riding attire, speaking into a microphone. The background is blurred, suggesting an outdoor event.
Show jumper Marcus Ehning in an interview (Photo: Arnd Bronkhorst).
The image shows five coloured vertical stripes, each depicting a stylised icon of a horse with a rider. The colours of the stripes are blue, grey, green, orange and light blue. Each icon represents a discipline of equestrian sport: show jumping, dressage, eventing, driving and vaulting.
(Graphic: ALRV)