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A woman in a pink trouser suit is speaking at a podium bearing the inscription ‘FEI World Championships Aachen 2026’ at an equestrian event. Standing next to her is a man in a dark suit. Behind them, participants wearing medals and holding international flags can be seen, along with numerous spectators; in the foreground, white flowers adorn the stage.
Stefanie Peters (President of the Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein) and Ingmar De Vos (President of the FEI) looked back on a successful tournament at the Closing Ceremony of the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 (Photo: ALRV/Andreas Steindl).
Three riders stand on the podium at the Medal Ceremony for the 2026 FEI World Championships in Aachen: the winner in the centre in first place, flanked by the runner-up and the third-placed rider. Behind them, the audience applauds; flowers, sponsors’ logos and signs bearing the words ‘FEI World Championships Aachen’ frame the scene.
The top three show jumpers at the FEI World Championships 2026 in Aachen (from left to right): Thibeau Spits, Steve Guerdat and Harry Charles. In the foreground, Patrick Aoun (President & CEO of Longines) offers his congratulations (Photo: ALRV/Jasmin Metzner).
Medal Ceremony for Grade IV Para Dressage at the 2026 FEI World Championships in Aachen: Three outstanding riders stand on the podium with their medals and bouquets, accompanied by guests of honour in an equestrian stadium.
The three winners in the Allianz Prize, Grade IV (from left to right): Alexia Pittier, Kate Shoemaker and Helen Brandt. Standing left of the podium (from left to right): Andrew Parsons (IPC President and IOC member), Dr Klaus-Peter Röhler (Member of the Executive Board of Allianz SE) and Stefanie Peters (President of the Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein) (Photo: ALRV/Camille Peter).
The award ceremony for the FEI Driving World Championship Aachen 2026: three drivers stand on the podium with their horse-drawn carriages, surrounded by officials and in front of packed stands.
The three winners of the Richard Talbot Family Prize (from left to right): Dries Degrieck, Boyd Excell and Chester Weber. Standing next to the podium (from left to right): Joaquin Medina (Chair of the FEI Driving Committee), Dirk Reuter (Managing Partner of Talbot Holding GmbH), Carlita Grass-Talbot, Mr Richard von Wittgenstein-Talbot and Stefanie Peters (President of the Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein) (Photo: ALRV/Camille Peter).
Prize-giving ceremony at an equestrian event in the stadium: a rider holding a bouquet of flowers sits on a bay horse, flanked by two other riders on white horses. Two men stand in front of them; in the background, spectators watch the ceremony. NetAachen advertising hoardings can be seen at the sides.
The winners of the NetAachen-Prize: Max Paschertz and Foodfox’ Cathilde H, flanked by Dr Thomas Förl (left, Member of the Supervisory Board of the Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein) and Andreas Schneider (Managing Director at NetAachen) (Photo: ALRV/Jasmin Metzner).
Equestrian prize-giving ceremony: Four riders are seated on their horses, which are draped in white Sparkasse blankets, and are holding bouquets of flowers. Three guests of honour are standing beside them; in the background, further horses, grandstands and event banners can be seen.
Jj Torano, Team Leader Wilma McMahon, Fares Azouni, Mabkhout Owaida Alkirbi and Olivia Sponer (from left to right) celebrate their victory in the Prize of Sparkasse, whilst Jürgen Petershagen (member of the Supervisory Board of the Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein) and Norbert Laufs (Chairman of the Board of Sparkasse Aachen) offer their congratulations (Photo: ALRV/Leonie Minten).
Prize-giving ceremony at the stadium: Five men are standing next to large ‘W26 FEI World Championships Aachen’ signs and ‘schwartz’ sponsor boards; one is holding the trophy, his team are holding Dutch flags, and the stands can be seen in the background.
The winner of the Prize of schwartz Group: Koos de Ronde and his team, together with Alexander Wilden (owner and managing director of the schwartz Group) and Dr Stephan Kranz (member of the Supervisory Board of the Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein) (from left to right) (Photo: ALRV/Leonie Minten).
Prize-giving ceremony for jumping: Seven riders wearing different-colored competition jackets stand with flowers in the Aachen Main Stadium. Two guests of honor stand next to them; in the background, spectators sit in the stands.
The following riders received the Allianz-Prize at the FEI Jumping World Championship: Armando Trapote, Ben Maher, Abdel Saïd, Steve Guerdat, Marcus Ehning, Piergiorgio Bucci, and Daniel Deußer (from left to right), presented by Klaus-Peter Röhler (Board Member of Allianz SE) and Stefanie Peters (President of the Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein) (Photo: ALRV/Andreas Steindl).
Medal ceremony in Para Dressage: Riders stand on the podium in second, first, and third place, wearing medals, sashes, and holding bouquets of flowers. In the background, you can see the grandstands and signs for the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026.
The podium for the Team Competition at the FEI Para Dressage World Championship: Bronze goes to the Netherlands, Silver to Germany, and the new world champions are from the United States (Photo: ALRV/Camille Peter).
Medal Ceremony at the 2026 FEI World Championships in Aachen in the rain: riders in red and dark blue jackets stand on the podium in first, second and third places, holding medals, flowers and trophies. Event and Mercedes-Benz advertising hoardings line both sides; in the background, a packed grandstand cheers from beneath the arena roof.
The three winning teams in the Mercedes-Benz Prize (from left to right): Belgium, Germany and Great Britain. Standing at the front left of the podium (from left to right): Patrick Aoun (CEO of Longines), Ingmar De Vos (President of the FEI and Member of the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee), David Perdomo Hollatz (Chairman of the Executive Board, Mercedes-Benz Cars Sales Germany) and Stefanie Peters (President of the Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein) (Photo: ALRV/Jasmin Metzner).
Four people are presenting their awards at a ceremony in the Main Stadium. A woman and two men are holding up framed certificates bearing the words ‘Silver Camera’, whilst another man is presenting a trophy. In the background, spectators are seated in the stands.
There were plenty of beaming faces at the ‘Silver Camera’ awards ceremony (from left to right): Dr Thomas Förl (Member of the ALRV Supervisory Board), Madeleine Delp Bergsjø (2nd place), Peter Nixon (1st place) and Arnd Bronkhorst (3rd place) (Photo: ALRV/Andreas Steindl).
Prize-giving ceremony for the driving event: A coachman in a black suit and white top hat is seated in a carriage behind a team of four bay horses and is raising one hand. Two assistants in burgundy uniforms and another person are standing beside the team. In the background, spectators are watching the ceremony; signs read ‘FEI World Championships Aachen’ and ‘Käfer’.
In the Feinkost Käfer-Prize, he delivered the best performance in the dressage test: Chester Weber with his team of Julius V, Kadora, Amadeus and Nico Teusje C (Photo: ALRV/Camille Peter).
A prize-giving ceremony in a packed arena: a rider is sitting on a bay horse with a yellow bow and a STAWAG blanket. Standing next to him are a woman in red and two men holding a bouquet of flowers; in the background, another rider can be seen on a grey horse. Large STAWAG advertising hoardings stand on either side.
Ji Torano from the USA and his stallion Lyon secured victory in the first class for Young Riders, the STAWAG-Prize. To his right, offering their congratulations (from left to right): Alexandra Genten (Executive Board of STAWAG – Stadt- und Städteregionswerke Aachen AG), Wilfried Ullrich (Executive Board of STAWAG – Stadt- und Städteregionswerke Aachen AG) and Frank Kempermann (Vice-President of the Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein) (Photo: ALRV/Leonie Minten).
Four men are posing for a group photo against the backdrop of the Main Stadium at the Soers in Aachen, with its riding arena, stands and national flags. Three are wearing suits; one is wearing a blue denim shirt.
Working together on the ‘Shared Trophies’ art project (from left to right): Philip Erbers (ALRV Board Member), Frederik Hoeck (Managing Director of the GNT Group), artist Tim Berresheim and Alexander Peters (Managing Partner at NEUMAN & ESSER) (Photo: ALRV/Andreas Steindl).
A hand is holding a smartphone, on whose screen four men are posing next to a colourfully painted horse figure in the Main Stadium at the Soers in Aachen; in the background, the figures are blurred.
Tim Berresheim has succeeded in making art easily accessible on mobile phones (Photo: ALRV/Andreas Steindl).
A rider in a dark blue jacket and white riding breeches jumps over an obstacle on a grey horse. A British flag can be seen on the saddlecloth. In the background, a large crowd of spectators are watching the show jumping competition.
With just 0.80 penalty points, they currently lead the individual standings: Britain’s Scott Brash riding Hello Mango (Photo: ALRV/Leonie Minten).
A driver in a black top hat steers a four-in-hand carriage across the grassy square. Two female passengers in red jackets are seated behind him. In the background, spectators watch the ride from the stands.
Following the dressage today, Dries Degrieck is leading the individual standings as well as the team standings with the Belgian team (Photo: Wilco van Driessen).
Medal Ceremony for Para Dressage at the 2026 FEI World Championships in Aachen: Three riders, each accompanied by one other person, stand on the podiums for first, second and third place, holding flowers and framed certificates. The ceremony takes place in an equestrian arena with stands.
The three medallists in the Prize of StädteRegion Aachen in Grade V (from left to right): Britney de Jong, Sophie Wells and Regine Mispelkamp. Standing to the left of the podium (from left to right): Karin Schmitt-Promny (Deputy Councillor of StädteRegion Aachen), Stefanie Peters (President of the Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein) and Simone Perillo (FEI Board Member and Vice-President of the EEF) (Photo: ALRV/Camille Peter).
Medal Ceremony at Stadium 3: Three riders stand on the podium in first, second and third place, flanked by four guests of honour. In the background, the stands, sponsors’ logos and the logo of the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 can be seen.
The three winners in Grade II of Para Dressage (from left to right): Katrine Kristensen, Heidemarie Dresing and Jemima Green. Standing to the left of the podium (from left to right): Sultan Al Yehyaee (FEI Executive Board Member), Dr. Tim Grüttemeier (Council of StädteRegion Aachen) and Stefanie Peters (President of the Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein) (Photo: ALRV/Leonie Minten).
A rider jumps over a red-and-white obstacle bearing the words ‘Turkish Airlines’ with his bay horse in the equestrian stadium. In the background, spectators’ stands and a scoreboard can be seen.
They came out on top in today’s Turkish Airlines-Prize: Julien Epaillard and his gelding Fringan de Vesquerie put in a flawless performance (Photo: ALRV/Jasmin Metzner).
A brown horse is being led through a riding arena by a man in a dark jacket and a white cowboy hat; in the background, spectators are seated in the stands.
Chester Weber, the USA’s most successful rider, at the horse inspection in Aachen (Photo: ALRV/Andreas Steindl).
A rider leading a bay horse alongside a wooden fence. A white stable wall displaying the "W26 – FEI World Championships Aachen" logo and an official wearing a suit are visible in the background.
Britain’s Ben Maher – 2024 Olympic team gold medallist – and Point Break are fit and ready for the FEI Jumping World Championship (Photo: ALRV/Camille Peter – MovingMemories).
A group of five honourees on stage at the Aachen WM Special, all wearing medals round their necks, standing next to a large golden horse’s head trophy, laughing and waving; on the left, stage fountains are spraying water, whilst in the background there are musicians, spotlights and a banner bearing the word ‘Aachen’.
The German dressage team were the first medallists to be celebrated by the audience in the city centre on the stage of the Aachen WM Special (from left to right): Isabell Werth, Frederic Wandres, Raphael Netz, national coach Monica Theodorescu and Klaus Roeser, Chef d’Equipe of the German dressage team (Photo: ALRV/Andreas Steindl).
Riders on numerous light-brown Haflingers are gathered in formation on a riding arena; in the foreground is a group wearing black T-shirts and white riding breeches, whilst in the background there is a long line of other pairs set against a backdrop of trees, with many spectators lining the edge.
New world record: 158 riders formed, on Allianz Park Day, the largest Haflinger and Noble Haflinger quadrille ever (Photo: ALRV/Andreas Steindl).
A woman wearing a headset microphone and with her arms crossed is standing, smiling, in a brightly lit riding hall against a blurred background.
Silke Fütterer-Sommer, the German para dressage national coach, provides an insight into the rules ahead of the start of the FEI Para Dressage World Championship (Photo: ALRV/Jasmin Metzner).
Medal Ceremony for the individual eventing competition at the Aachen Main Stadium: Three riders in competition attire stand on the winners’ podium with their decorated horses, with the inscriptions ‘1st’, ‘2nd’ and ‘3rd’ in front of packed stands, flanked by officials on the left and purple W26 and DHL branding boards and fluttering national flags on the right; in the foreground, flower beds line the sand arena.
The three individual medallists in eventing (from left to right): Rosalind Canter, Michael Jung and Laura Collett. To the left of the podium (from left to right): Ingmar De Vos (FEI President and IOC Executive Board Member), David O’Connor (FEI Chair of the Eventing Committee), Silke Dornik (Sales Director at DHL eCommerce) and Stefanie Peters (President of the Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein e.V.) (Photo: ALRV/Jasmin Metzner).
Medal Ceremony at the FEI World Championships in Aachen: Several vaulting teams, dressed in their competition outfits and holding medals and bouquets of flowers, stand on a wide podium bearing the inscriptions ‘2nd’, ‘1st’ and ‘3rd’, flanked on the right and left by officials. In the background, a large, covered circular grandstand filled with numerous spectators completes the picture; at the front, a flowerbed with pink blooms lines the sand arena.
Medal Ceremony for the top three teams in the Prize of Sparkasse (from left to right): France, Germany, Italy. Standing at the front left (from left to right): Dr. Thomas Förl (Member of the Supervisory Board of the Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein), Ingmar De Vos (FEI President and IOC Executive Board Member) and Thomas Salz (Member of the Board of Directors of Sparkasse Aachen) (Photo: ALRV/Leonie Metzner).
A group of cheerful people on the pitch at the Main Stadium, cheering and throwing their arms in the air as they hold aloft a large donation cheque for 5,000 euros; in the background, the spectator stands can be seen, decorated with national flags, whilst several German flags are visible on the pitch.
The lucky winners: The Reit und Fahrtverein Lauterbach Stadt und Land e.V. jubilantly accepted the cheque for €5,000 from ALRV-President Stefanie Peters and Dr Klaus Miesner, Board Member of Pferdesport Deutschland. The image may be used free of charge and can be downloaded here in high resolution (Photo: ALRV/Andreas Steindl).
Dressage prize-giving ceremony at the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026: Three riders in tailcoats, riding helmets and sashes stand jubilantly on the podium with bouquets of flowers in front of a packed, applauding grandstand, flanked by officials and large purple competition backdrops featuring W26 and FEI branding.
Three beaming medallists (from left to right): Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour, Charlotte Fry and Isabell Werth. To their left (from left to right): Ursula von der Leyen (President of the European Commission), Diana Al Shaer (FEI Board Member & Chair of the Dressage Committee), Stefanie Peters (President of the Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein) and Ernst Tanner (Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Lindt & Sprüngli AG) (Photo: ALRV/Jasmin Metzner).
Vaulting medal ceremony: A group of young vaulters in black-and-white team kit bearing the German emblem and sashes stand jubilantly on the podium, flanked on the left and right by teams of coaches and support staff; in the background, an applauding crowd waves German flags, and a horse, fully kitted out and ready for vaulting, stands nearby.
The jubilant German team at the Medal Ceremony for the Prize of Sparkasse. France (left) and Austria (right) applaud (Photo: ALRV/Camille Peter – MovingMemories).
An eventer jumps over a yellow-and-red DHL obstacle in a water jump on a bay horse, sending water spraying high into the air; in the background, numerous spectators are standing at the edge of the meadow watching the ride.
Michael Jung and Chipmunk completed a clear round over the Cross-Country Course Soers (Photo: ALRV/Arnd Bronkhorst).
A vaulting rider in a green leotard performs a split whilst in a handstand on the back of a bay horse in the arena, led on the lunge line, with rows of spectators, flower beds and the ‘Allianz Park’ sign in the background.
Kathrin Meyer and Capitain Claus OLD achieved the day’s highest score of 8.669 points today. (Photo: ALRV/Jasmin Metzner).
A rider in black competition attire is riding a bay horse in a dressage test on a well-maintained grass arena, with spectators, floral displays and event marquees in the background.
Julia Krajewski and Nickel lead the individual standings ahead of tomorrow’s cross-country event (Photo: ALRV/Camille Peter – MovingMemories).
Medal ceremony in the packed Main Stadium in Aachen: three female riders in tailcoats and top hats stand on the podium at the 2026 FEI World Championships in Aachen, holding their bouquets aloft and wearing their medals, flanked by officials in front of purple tournament and sponsor boards and lavish floral arrangements.
Three delighted medallists on the podium (from left to right): Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour, Charlotte Fry and Katharina Hemmer. Standing next to them on the left (from left to right): Jennifer Hall (FEI Vice President & Chair Veterinary Committee), Marina Meggle (Chair of the Executive Board of the Toni Meggle Foundation and of the Board of Directors of MEGGLE Holding SE) and Stefanie Peters (President of the Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein) (Photo: ALRV/Jasmin Metzner).
A rider in a white shirt bearing the ‘British Equestrian’ logo leads a bay horse, bearing start number 139, at a walk across the well-tended green lawn; in the foreground are colourful floral decorations, whilst in the background, the dressage arena’s boundary and the tournament backdrop are blurred.
They put in the second-best performance in the DHL-Prize today: Jonelle Price and Senor Crocodillo (Photo: ALRV/Leonie Minten).
A vaulter in a white leotard is balancing in a high lateral position on a galloping horse, whilst in the background the lunger and the flower-decorated perimeter advertising featuring the logo of the FEI Vaulting World Championship Aachen 2026 can be seen.
A good start for the German vaulters at the FEI Vaulting World Championship: after the first of three rounds, Alice Layher is in the lead in the women’s classification (Photo: ALRV/Jasmin Metzner).
A female speaker in a pink dress is speaking into a microphone on the stage of the event ‘Europe Table – Eine Chance für Europa’ in front of a seated audience; on the right side of the stage backdrop, the logos of RWE, Deutz, STAWAG and the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen can be seen.
Dorothee Bär, Federal Minister for Research, Technology and Space during her keynote speech at the Europe Table (Photo: ALRV/Armin Huber).
Medal ceremony at the Main Stadium in Aachen: Three dressage teams stand on the winners’ podium at the FEI World Championships in Aachen, dressed in their riding uniforms, holding their bouquets aloft and wearing their medals. In the background, the stands are filled with spectators and flags representing various nations; to the left and right, purple Lambertz and W26 branding walls frame the scene.
Here they are, the first medallists at the 2026 FEI World Championships in Aachen: Bronze goes to the British team, Silver to the Danes and Gold to the German team. Standing to the left (from left to right): Stefanie Peters (President of the Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein), Prof. Dr. Hermann Bühlbecker (Sole owner of the Lambertz Group Aachener Printen- und Schokoladenfabrik Henry Lambertz), Ingmar De Vos (FEI President and International Olympic Committee Executive Board Member) (Photo: ALRV/Jasmin Metzner).
A rider in a white shirt bearing the ‘British Equestrian’ logo leads a bay horse, bearing start number 139, at a walk across the well-tended green lawn; in the foreground are colourful floral decorations, whilst in the background, the dressage arena’s boundary and the tournament backdrop are blurred.
Reigning European Champion Laura Collett and London are ready for the start of the FEI Eventing World Championship (Photo: ALRV/Jasmin Metzner).
Vaulting training in a brightly lit indoor arena: an athlete sits hands-free in the saddle on a bay horse, which is being led on the lunge by team members wearing ‘Germany’ shirts; in the foreground, pink floral decorations; in the background, empty stands and hoardings bearing the Allianz and FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 logos.
The final training sessions before the start of the FEI Vaulting World Championship: defending champions Team NORKA are getting ready (Photo: ALRV/Laurin Melms).
A group of five people are posing in front of a gold-coloured event backdrop featuring logos: from the left, a man in a black suit wearing sunglasses; next to him, a woman in an off-the-shoulder black dress; in the centre, a man with white hair wearing a white shirt and a dark jacket; next to him, a woman in a red dress; and on the right, a woman in a turquoise trouser suit – all smiling at the camera.
Hermann Bühlbecker and Stefanie Peters welcomed the many celebrity guests in Aachen (from left to right): Ed Westwick, Amy Jackson, Hermann Bühlbecker, Anna Hiltrop and Stefanie Peters (Photo: ALRV/Andreas Steindl).
A rider on a white horse carries a large Swedish flag through a packed stadium; in the background are more flags, spectator stands and colourful decorations during the march-in of the nations.
The FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 were officially opened with a spectacular ceremony (Photo: ALRV/Jasmin Metzner).
A dressage rider in a dark tailcoat, white breeches and black helmet raises a gloved hand in greeting while sitting on a dark bay horse with a braided mane and ear bonnet, in a sunny stadium with spectators and sponsor signage blurred in the background.
Frederic Wandres and Bluetooth OLD are in the lead after the first leg of the Lambertz-Prize – both in the individual standings and as part of the German team (Photo: ALRV/Jasmin Metzner).
Two smartphones positioned diagonally next to each other display the WM26 app: one screen shows the programme, results and ticket navigation with an equestrian photo, whilst the other displays a colour-coded map of the competition grounds.
The FEI World Championships Aachen app brings together all the key information in one place (Photo: ALRV/SchröderShots).
A woman in a red polo shirt and riding helmet is leading a brown horse by its bridle; the horse is wearing a browband adorned with red and white stones, and in the background a light-coloured house wall with windows can be seen.
Number one in the world rankings, Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour and Mount St John Freestyle, are “fit to compete” and ready to contend for medals at the FEI Dressage World Championship Aachen 2026 (Photo: ALRV/Jasmin Metzner).
A rider in a black dressage tunic and helmet is riding a dark-coloured dressage horse in a strong canter around the arena; the horse is clearly pushing off with its front legs raised; in the background, the judges’ box and blurred spectators can be seen.
Nine-time World Champion Isabell Werth is hoping to be in contention for the gold medals again this year (Photo: ALRV/Arnd Bronkhorst).
A brown competition horse in a halter is being led around the grounds in the sunshine, against a backdrop of modern, white stable buildings.
The first horses have arrived in Aachen and were given the chance to be the first to use the new stables (Photo: ALRV/Jasmin Metzner).
A collage of six portrait photographs: three people in the top row and three in the bottom row, all dressed in business attire, looking directly at the camera or at a three-quarter angle, against neutral backgrounds.A collage of six portrait photographs: three people in the top row and three in the bottom row, all dressed in business attire, looking directly at the camera or at a three-quarter angle, against neutral backgrounds.
The “Europe Table” brings together high-profile representatives from the worlds of politics and business. Among those present are (top, from left to right): Dr Markus Krebber, Maria Kalesnikava, H.E. Ahmed Alattar and (bottom, from left to right): Serap Güler, Armin Laschet and Dorothee Bär (image credits: Federal Foreign Office, Federal Government/Steffen Kugler).
A group of five people is standing in the outdoor area behind a large, purple-and-gold sculpture bearing the inscription ‘W26 WELCOME HOME’ and stylised maps of the world; in the background, trees, a stadium building bearing the ‘STAWAG’ logo and other decorative elements can be seen.
They were the first to see the obstacles that had been designed (from left to right): Marco Herwartz (President of the Aachener Handwerkskammer), Sascha Meier, Charlotte Struck, Conrad Bug (all three designers of the obstacles) and Birgit Rosenberg (ALRV Board Member) (Photo: ALRV/Lyn Stickelmann).
Aerial view of a stadium at the Allianz Park featuring a large, white membrane roof: several parallel roof sections span the stands and the interior; trees can be seen in the foreground, with further halls and facilities visible in the background.
The temporary roof at Stadium 3 at the Allianz Park has already been set up (Photo: ALRV/Saskia Stahl-Farrell).
A beaming rider wearing a helmet raises both arms in celebration; she is wearing a blue ‘FEI World Championships’ sash and several gold medals, whilst in the background, lights that appear blurred are glowing.
Two-time world champion of 2022 Charlotte Fry is once again among the favourites in dressage this year. Can she defend her titles? (Photo: ALRV/Arnd Bronkhorst)
An eventing rider jumps over a solid wooden obstacle in a water jump with his chestnut horse; water splashes up; in the background, numerous spectators and a cameraman watch the cross-country course; on the right, a yellow DHL flag flutters in the wind.
Andrew Hoy and his horse Vassily on the cross-country course in Aachen (Photo: ALRV/Arnd Bronkhorst).
In sunny weather, people are strolling across an outdoor area dotted with white pagoda tents; in the foreground is a child in a pushchair, next to him a man with a backpack, and to the right a white beach flag bearing the blue Allianz logo rises up into the air.
The Allianz Park Day is attracting visitors to the Open Day at the Aachen Soers with free admission and a varied programme (Photo: ALRV/Andreas Steindl).
Riders in dark blue jackets are riding across the green lawn in the sunshine; in the foreground, a female rider on a dark horse is carrying a large red-yellow-red flag, whilst in the background there are more horses and a crowd of spectators.
Visitors can look forward to displays of various breeds and disciplines, as well as a family rally with great prizes (Photo: ALRV/Andreas Steindl).
Two young women are standing in a meadow, laughing, between a brown horse and a grey horse that are grazing; they are holding them by their halters; in the background, white tents, trees and the hustle and bustle of the show can be seen.
Horse welfare has always been top priority in Aachen (Photo: ALRV/Jasmin Metzner).
Several people standing in front of a purple wall bearing the text "W26 FEI World Championships Aachen"; a woman in a beige suit is speaking into a microphone, flanked by other participants, while a large golden sculpture of a horse’s head is visible in the foreground.
The nine-time World Dressage Champion, Isabell Werth, speaking enthusiastically about Aachen hosting the FEI World Championships (Photo: ALRV/Andreas Steindl).
A smiling woman talking into the microphone she is holding; other people are standing in the background in front of a purple wall, with several other blurred figures in the foreground and background.
Para Dressage rider, Regine Mispelkamp, beaming at the thought of a full stadium at the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 (Photo: ALRV/Andreas Steindl).
Eight people standing in a row in front of a purple wall bearing the text ‘W26 FEI World Championships Aachen’; a large, golden sculpture of a horse’s head is stood on a wooden floor in the centre of the group.
The Press Conference at the State Chancellery of North Rhine-Westphalia (from left to right): Michael Mronz, Regine Mispelkamp, Stefanie Peters, Hendrik Wüst, Isabell Werth, Dr. Michael Ziemons, Birgit Rosenberg, Henrik von Eckermann (Photo: ALRV/Andreas Steindl).
A speaker is standing at a grey podium in front of a purple stage backdrop bearing the text "W26 FEI World Championships Aachen" and is speaking into a microphone. There is an audience seated in several rows in the foreground.
NRW’s State Premier, Hendrik Wüst, is looking forward to the upcoming FEI World Championships (Photo: ALRV/Andreas Steindl).
A woman in a light blue blazer is standing in a shopping arcade in front of a glass display case at an equestrian exhibition and smiling at the camera; with her right hand, she is pointing at an old riding helmet on display, next to which lie historical magazines and black-and-white photographs from the world of equestrian sport.
Dr. Doris Beaujean, curator of the exhibition, presents the helmet of the legendary rider Hans Günter Winkler (Photo: ALRV/Andreas Steindl).
Illustration from a magazine about the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026: on the left is an open magazine featuring the headline ‘WELCOME HOME’ and equestrian photos; on the right is the cover with the ‘W26’ logo, the title ‘FEI World Championships Aachen – Magazine’ and the date ‘11 to 23 August 2026’.
116 pages packed with exciting and interesting content about the World Championships: the official magazine for the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 is here.
A rider on a dark brown horse training on a sandy track, flanked on either side by purple flowering shrubs and greenery, with trees and a brick riding school building in the background, in sunny weather.
Unlike at the 2022 World Championships, Henrik von Eckermann will be competing with Minute Man in Aachen (Photo: ALRV/Jasmin Metzner).
A smiling man wearing a black cap and dark clothing is holding a gold FEI medal on a purple ribbon against a light, neutral background.
A medal for the ages: Henrik von Eckermann proudly shows off his 2022 gold medal (Photo: ALRV/Jasmin Metzner).
A young man in a white shirt is sitting and smiling at a carillon with many wooden levers, with a man in a dark suit standing next to him; through the surrounding windows, the cityscape of Aachen can be seen in the background.
Composer Marc Vogler (right) and Dr. Michael Ziemons, Mayor of the City of Aachen (left), met together in the bell tower of Aachen’s town hall to present a first taste of the new FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 anthem on the carillon in the city centre.
View from the covered grandstand into the packed equestrian stadium at Allianz Park: in the evening light, several riders on their horses move across the lush green arena for the opening ceremony, while various national flags hang above the stadium.
Allianz Park has already hosted several memorable Opening Ceremonies. On August 11, new standards will once again be set here (Photo: ALRV/Arnd Bronkhorst).
Para dressage rider in a black jacket and helmet on a dark horse performing an extended trot in a sandy arena, with grey grandstand seats and an Allianz advertising banner in the background.
At the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 Heidemarie Dresing is willing to a reach a medal (Photo: ALRV/Jasmin Metzner).
Aerial view of a newly constructed stable complex with dark roofs; construction vehicles and containers are parked in front, with trees, roads and parking areas visible in the background.
A necessary step for the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026: the construction of a new stable building with 204 spacious stalls. The project was funded by the Federal Ministry of the Interior and Homeland Affairs pursuant to a resolution of the German Bundestag (Photo: ALRV).
Crowd of spectators in the stands enthusiastically waving black-red-gold German flags and clapping, creating a festive atmosphere at an event in an arena.
At the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026, spectators will not only be cheering but will also be able to play an active role in the opening ceremony (Photo: ALRV/Michael Strauch).
Colourful decorations on a green background for the equestrian event in Aachen: in the centre are small flags of Norway, Switzerland and Australia. A gold garland hangs at the top. On the left is a yellow winner’s ribbon bearing the inscription ‘1st’, at the bottom a brown ribbon with ‘3rd’, and on the right a large white ribbon with ‘2nd’. In the top right-hand corner is a purple pennant bearing the inscription ‘W26 FEI World Championships Aachen’. At the bottom left are two purple balloons with the same logo, and at the bottom right four light-coloured horse silhouettes.
It’s time to get decorating again for the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026: the shop window competition is entering its next round (Photo: ALRV/Kemi Körsgen).
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)
Press

FAQ

Where do I receive my show pass?

You will receive your show pass in the accreditation tent at the main entrance Albert-Servais-Allee/Krefelder Straße.

When is the accreditation tent open?

Friday, 07 August:
12:00 – 18:00

Saturday, 08 August:
08:00-18:00

Sunday, 09 August:
07:30-18:00

Monday, 10 August:
08:00-20:00

Tuesday, 11 August:
07:30-20:00

Wednesday, 12 August:
07:00-18:00

Thursday, 13 August:
08:00-18:00

Friday, 14 August:
08:00-19:30

Saturday, 15 August:
08:00-19:30

Sunday, 16 August:
09:00-18:00

Monday, 17 August:
07:00-20:30

Tuesday, 18 August:
07:30-18:00

Wednesday, 19 August:
07:30-18:00

Thursday, 20 August:
08:00-18:30

Friday, 21 August:
08:00-20:00

Saturday, 22 August:
08:00-18:00

Sunday, 23 August:
08:00-16:00

Do I have access to the Media Night with my accreditation?

No. You need a separate accreditation for the Media Night.

Is there a possibility to park the car while picking up the show pass at the accreditation tent?

There is a limited number of short-time parking spaces near the accreditation tent (enter the roundabout from Krefelder Straße and take the first exit). Please follow the orders of the security personnel.

Are there parking spaces for journalists near the show grounds?

There are parking spaces for journalists which are connected to the show grounds with shuttles.

Where is the Press Centre?

The Press Centre is located on the first floor of the Turkish Airlines Grandstand.

When is the Press Centre open?

Saturday, 08 August:
10:00-18:00

Sunday, 09 August:
09:00-18:00

Monday, 10 August:
07:30-21:00

Tuesday, 11 August:
07:00-23:00

Wednesday, 12 August:
07:00-20:00

Thursday, 13 August:
07:00-22:00

Friday, 14 August:
07:00-23:00

Saturday, 15 August:
07:00-00:30

Sunday, 16 August:
08:00-20:00

Monday, 17 August:
09:00-21:00

Tuesday, 18 August:
08:00-00:00

Wednesday, 19 August:
07:30-20:00

Thursday, 20 August:
08:00-20:00

Friday, 21 August:
08:00-00:00

Saturday, 22 August:
07:30-20:00

Sunday, 23 August:
07:30-21:00

Are there lockers?

Lockers are available in limited numbers in the Press Centre, further information at the counter. Unfortunately, pre-reservations are not possible.

When and where will the press conferences take place?

Press conferences are held in the Press Conference Room following all major competitions. Further information regarding the press conferences will be available on the press intranet.

Is there a guarantee for seating places on the press tribunes?

There is no guarantee for seating places on the press tribunes, especially in the Main Stadium. We reserve ourselves the right to save seating places for specific media.

Is there a "dress code"?

To ensure a professional atmosphere, all press and media representatives are expected to maintain a suitable and respectable standard of appearance. TV Teams, Photographers and media representatives that enter the stadiums’ infield area are requested to follow the dress code. Forbidden are shorts and sleeveless tops and sponsor brandings on clothing.

Additionally, photographers and TV teams working in the infield, mixed zone or from the Grand Stands must always wear a numbered bib. These bibs are available at the counter in the Press Centre for a deposit of 20€. Bibs are allocated for different venues and will be issued subject to capacity and according to editorial priorities.

I am a photographer. How will I be able to get permission to enter the stadiums' infield areas?

You can apply for stadium bibs at the Press Centre’s Counter. To obtain the bib, you have to submit a security deposit. The counter personnel decides over the allocation of bibs. Please follow the instructions of our employees, otherwise we reserve ourselves the right to confiscate the accreditation.

Are there Mixed Zones for interviews with the athletes?

It will be possible to hold brief interviews with the athletes at the edge of the warm-up areas. Current quotes and flash quotes will be provided.

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