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Can Maher Make History? Your Guide to the 2022 Longines Global Champions Tour of New York

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The Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) of New York makes its long-awaited return this weekend on Governor’s Island.

This event, put simply, is unique. There aren’t many top show jumping venues that require boarding a ferry to reach the stables. While an outdoor event, the arena is on the smaller side (The indoor arena at the National Horse Show in Lexington, KY is just five meters narrower). And there is absolutely no lacking of atmosphere (Oh hey there, Statue of Liberty).

The feature event—the CSI5* LGCT Grand Prix of New York—is not run like a typical Grand Prix, either, and riders will certainly be feeling the pressure of the class, as this event is the penultimate leg of the 2022 LGCT series, which rewards a purse of €750,000 for its top performing athletes.

Ahead of a most impactful week, we’re breaking down the ins and outs of the LGCT Grand Prix:

Many Grand Prix events are formatted as jump-off competitions. However, the LGCT Grand Prix is a competition of two full rounds.

In fact, the first round of the class is held in conjunction with the series’ Global Champions League team competition, held as a Table A Speed competition on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 12:30pm ET.

The top 35 athletes from this competition advance to the Grand Prix, where they receive a clean slate and begin again on a zero-fault score. This second round is formatted like a more traditional jump-off class, except the start order is determined by the results of the qualifier.

Any riders that finish on equal-leading faults of this class then advance to a jump-off to determine the winner.

A game of points

There’s more on the line here, as the LGCT Grand Prix awards points to its top-performing athletes, which determine the year-end bonuses (The winner of the Grand Prix also receives an automatic berth into the LGCT Super Grand Prix in November in Prague). Currently, Christian Ahlmann (GER) leads the standings with 238 points, but Ben Maher (GBR, 232 points), Pieter Devos (BEL, 221) and Darragh Kenny (IRL, 198) are all hot on his heels.

Here’s how it works:

1st — 40 points

2nd — 37 points

3rd — 35 points

4th — 33 points

5th — 32 points

6th — 31 points

36th — 1 point

Ahlmann will not be in New York, meaning the lead is more than up for grabs. What do the riders behind him need to do to take over the series lead?

Maher could become the first rider in LGCT history to claim the series title on three separate occasions, having prevailed in both 2018 and 2019 thanks to his incredible Olympic gold medal-winning partner, Explosion W. Only one rider boasts more LGCT career prize money than Maher, and that’s Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS), who like Maher has also claimed the series tittle on two occasions (2011-2012).

Maher needs to finish 23rd or better in the Grand Prix to overtake the lead before the series finale in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Maher is only 8 points behind Ahlmann, but only one’s best eight results from the season count toward the series standings).

If Maher was to win in New York, he would have 259 points, putting the pressure on Ahlmann for a top 10 finish in Riyadh.

Maher also happens the be the defending Champion of this event, having won the LGCT Grand Prix of New York in 2019, the last time it was held. That year, he averaged 3.6 faults and a finish position within the top 18 in LGCT competitions. While off his remarkable 2018 numbers (2.4 faults and a top 12 finish), his 2022 stats are almost identical to what he put up in 2020. In 2022 LGCT competition, Maher is averaging 4.2 faults and a finish position within the top 18. History might just repeat itself.

After Explosion suffered a minor injury before the World Championships, Faltic HB has stepped up to be a top horse in his own right, recently finishing second in the LGCT Grand Prix of Rome. Faltic HB is averaging just 2.3 faults in LGCT competition this year, along with a finish position within the top 12.

Let’s talk about how unbelievably balanced this horse is: He has an equal percentage of faults off the left and right leads. Wow!

Pieter Devos

Devos took the LGCT Grand Prix win in London this season and is currently averaging just 3.4 faults in LGCT competition this year.

Mom’s Toupie de la Roque has made the most LGCT starts of Devos’ horses this year (15), and the 15-year-old mare is also putting up the best averages. She is averaging 1.6 faults in LGCT competition in 2022; her average finish position is 17.

This mare has a noticeable weakness: Her rails almost always come behind (90% of faults in 2022, according to Prixview Next Gen data). This pair will need to deftly handle combinations 40% faults) off the right lead (60% faults) to put themselves in contention for a top accolade.

Darragh Kenny

With 198 points, Kenny sits well behind Maher, Devos and Ahlmann in the standings, and it would take a win plus Devos and Maher to not qualify for the Grand Prix in order to be in contention for the title. Still, he’s had a consistent year on the tour and has ridden VDL Cartello in his last two LGCT Grand Prix outings.

The eye-catching grey stallion is averaging 3 faults in LGCT competition this year. Cartello’s area of greatest weakness this year has been jumping into combinations. He has faults at 31.13% of the combinations he’s faced in 2022. More than 54% of the time, the faults have come at the “A” element.

Kenny should look to break into the top three in the standings should he be able to secure a top finish in New York. The difference between third and fourth in the overall standings is nearly €38,000.

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Catie Staszak is a multimedia sports journalist, the CEO of Catie Staszak Media, Inc., and the color commentator and journalist for the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ North American League.

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Brand New Location And Favourites Return As 2022 LGCT & GCL Calendar Is Confirmed

It's back. And bigger and better than ever. The much anticipated Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL 2022 calendar can be revealed today. After a busy few months preparing for the epic 17 event 2022 season, it is confirmed today that fan favourites Miami Beach, Mexico City, Cannes and New York will all make a much-welcomed return to the calendar. This season of the world's most dynamic show jumping series is set to be the most competitive yet in its 16-year history with big projects and exciting innovations coming soon. Stockholm Hearts powered by H&M We Love Horses rider and 2021 LGCT & GCL Season champion Peder Fredricson explained: "I am looking forward to seeing what this year brings and it is great to have popular destinations back on the LGCT calendar. The competitiveness of teams and individual riders through the season will no doubt be as intense as ever." With equestrians worldwide anticipating a sensational new championship race that will reach its climax in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for the Finals all eyes will be which equine stars will feature in the ultimate showdown at the GC Prague Playoffs from 17 - 20 November . Jan Tops , President and Founder of Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL said: “We are delighted to announce our calendar for 2022 featuring some of the world’s greatest cities and iconic destinations. We are committed to growing our sport and to attracting new audiences to show jumping and this year we can't wait to show everyone our new plans to keep LGCT & GCL growing at a rapid and exciting pace."

The world's greatest riders and horses will join the ultimate contest for individual and team glory as the countdown begins to the launch of the Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL 2022 season with the spectacular curtain-raiser in Doha, Qatar, kicking off in under two weeks 3 - 5 March . From the middle east, the Tour heads straight to the Americas followed by a fantastic five months across Europe touching down in dynamic capital cities and beautiful Riviera destinations before the grand finale in Riyadh. All season riders will be battling to secure their golden ticket for a coveted spot in the ultimate individual showdown, the Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix at the GC Prague Playoffs. And motivation will be high among team owners, managers and riders to deliver maximum performance to put them in a strong position for the high pressure knockout stages of the GCL Super Cup at the O2 Arena in Prague. The 2022 LGCT and GCL Calendar: Doha : 3 - 5 March Miami Beach : 14 - 16 April Mexico City : 28 April - 1 May Madrid : 13 - 15 May Ramatuelle/Saint Tropez: 19 - 21 May Hamburg : 25 - 29 May Cannes : 2 - 4 June Stockholm : 17 - 19 June Paris : 24 - 26 June Monaco : 30 June - 2 July Berlin : TBC London : 19 - 21 August Valkenswaard : 26 - 28 August Rome : 1 - 4 September New York : 23 - 25 September Riyadh : 20 - 22 October (Finals) Prague : 17 - 20 November (Playoffs) Title Partner and Official Timekeeper Longines will once again have a strong presence throughout the 2022 season continuing the long-term partnership. Longines will be presenting elegant timepieces to recognise the great performances of every Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix and Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix winner. Due to ongoing pandemic conditions, Shanghai, China will not be included on the 2022 calendar. China will be restored to the calendar as soon as conditions allow. Stay tuned as fans across the world get ready for the start of another groundbreaking season with all the action, including the GCL R1 & R2 and the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix, streamed live on GCTV at every event.

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The Longines Glob­al Cham­pi­ons Tour trav­els to New York for the penul­ti­mate event of their reg­u­lar 2022 sea­son. The tour will bring top-ranked eques­tri­an jump­ing teams from around the world to com­pete right here on Gov­er­nors Island. The exhi­bi­tion vil­lage at the show­ground will include a vari­ety of shops and food and bev­er­age options, along with plen­ty of pub­lic seat­ing for vis­i­tors to see hors­es and their rid­ers com­pete for the top spot. Free and open to the pub­lic! Reserve your free Gen­er­al Admis­sion tick­ets at the link below.

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Longines Global Champions Tour of New York: Show Jumping A-List, GCL Final Star Strikers, An Unmissable Showdown, and More!

September 20, 2019 - New York, NY

An A-List of the world’s show jumping stars is heading for the LGCT Finals in New York on September 27-29 on Governors Island in New York City. With anticipation mounting, it was revealed that some of the top U.S. riders competing at the spectacular venue of Governors Island will be McLain Ward, Kent Farrington, Georgina Bloomberg, Margie Goldstein-Engle, Jessica Springsteen, and Jennifer Gates . They will be up against a star-studded international field including Pieter Devos (BEL), Marcus Ehning (GER), Ben Maher (GBR), Daniel Deusser (GER), Peder Fredericson (SWE), Martin Fuchs (SUI), Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS), Darragh Kenny (IRL), Scott Brash (GBR), Harrie Smolders (NED), Simon Delestre (FRA), Malin Baryard-Johnsson (SWE), and Olivier Philippaerts (BEL) . Georgina Bloomberg , who was born and raised in New York and is the owner of the home city GCL team New York Empire, said: "This is the first time in years that we will have the best show jumping riders in the world - not just in the country, in the world - come and jump in the highest level of competition." “This is really the best of the best in the world and I think that anybody who comes will really see the excitement of the sport. I think that it’s going to be the one that all the top riders really want to aim for.” Another top American rider who will compete next weekend is Margie Goldstein-Engle : “It’s very exciting for us, being from America, to have another Global Tour show here. We love the one in Miami, and that’ll make it twice as nice to have a second one in New York.” Every afternoon from Friday, September 27, to Sunday, September 29, the top athletes in show jumping will face off in the purpose-built sand arena and there is FREE ADMISSION for spectators who will be able to watch the competition. U.S. rider Jessica Springsteen , who won last weekend’s LGCT Grand Prix in St. Tropez, spoke of the excitement surrounding the event in New York, near where she grew up with her dad Bruce and mom Patti in New Jersey. She said: "It's my home town; my whole family are coming. I think it is going to be unbelievable - I’m so looking forward to it!” The popular New York retreat of Governors Island has an average of 24,000 visitors during average September weekends and spectators will be able to access the public grandstand to get up close to the high-caliber sporting action on a first-come, first-served, basis. And in the lively Exhibitors Village next to the main arena, visitors will also be able to enjoy great views of the competitions or watch on the big screen while soaking up the atmosphere. The show ground is only around 800 yards from the tip of Lower Manhattan with an eight-minute ferry ride across the harbor with boats leaving from either Battery Maritime Building in Lower Manhattan to Soissons Landing. Ferries will also bring visitors to Governors Island from Brooklyn’s Pier 6 on Saturdays and Sundays. The ferry over to the Island is $3 and return ferries are not ticketed back to the city. During the three-day event visitors can simply walk in and enjoy what will be world class equestrian sporting action every afternoon. Ferries are free for children under 12 years of age and senior citizens, as well as IDNYC holders and current and former military service members.

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Star Strikers Revealed for Final GCL Face Off in New York

High stakes, enormous pressure, and big expectations… the GCL team competition is set to reach fever pitch as the battle for supremacy rockets to its conclusion in New York. Throughout the year the GCL team competition has seen more drama, tactics, and excitement than ever before, with all 16 teams experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions this season. Currently leading are the St. Tropez Pirates with a score of 304 points, closely followed by the Shanghai Swans on 302 so far. Just six points behind at 296 are the former leaders and 2018 Champions London Knights, while Madrid in Motion are a further six points away with 290 overall. As well as the Championship title, teams are fighting for a place in the GC Prague Playoffs GCL Super Cup, with the top four ranked teams fast-tracking to the semi-finals - a huge advantage in the fight for the 3 million euro prize pot and chance to etch their names into the history books. This season the London Knights have taken the most wins, with four first places to their name - Madrid, Stockholm, Cascais/Estoril, and London. While the St. Tropez Pirates have only secured one win this year (Hamburg), their consistently high placings have meant they now lead the Championship race by just two points. The Shanghai Swans started the season off strongly with two back-to-back wins in Doha and Mexico City, however the team will be looking for a resurgence of form at the final event, with the hope of just stealing back the overall lead. Quietly chipping away are Madrid in Motion, the team securing two wins so far this season - both by father and son duo Eric and Maikel van der Vleuten - in Cannes and most recently Ramatuelle/Saint-Tropez. While that dream combination won’t be together next week, the team has selected three formidable riders from their squad and will be hoping to keep the momentum of their recent form to secure their third win of the season. And all eyes will be on the home city team New York Empire, led by team owner and rider Georgina Bloomberg who was born and raised in the city. After a spectacular win in Valkenswaard earlier this season, the black, white, and red team will be looking for plenty of local support as they seek to take a podium on home turf. With tactics and strategy at the forefront of each team manager’s mind, we can exclusively reveal the team selection for the final season fight in New York. Top Four Teams Rider Selection St. Tropez Pirates Pieter Devos Edwina Tops-Alexander Dani G. Waldman Shanghai Swans Daniel Deusser Peder Fredricson Shane Sweetnam London Knights Martin Fuchs Ben Maher Olivier Philippaerts Madrid in Motion Eduardo Alvarez Aznar Michael G Duffy Maikel van der Vleuten With a win worth 30 points, and every point counting in the final season score, there has never been more pressure on the team riders. The first round of action will kick off on Friday, September 27, at 3:45 p.m. local time. All scores carry through to Saturday, September 28, where the conclusion of the 2019 GCL season will take place at 12:45 p.m. local time. Tune in LIVE via the Global Champions website and watch all the action free. For the full rider list, including all team riders for New York, please click here .

An Unmissable LGCT Showdown in New York

The Longines Global Champions Tour Finals in New York are set to be an unmissable showdown with only one point separating the season's top two riders, Pieter Devos (BEL) and Ben Maher (GBR) , in the Championship.

The fight for the LGCT crown is on a knife edge in one of the closest duels in the history of the LGCT. In a dramatic shake-up last weekend, Devos took over the ranking lead after finishing second in the LGCT Grand Prix of Ramatuelle/Saint-Tropez, putting him on 278 points, just one point ahead of Maher on 277.

Both riders have been volleying for the lead, leapfrogging each other to take over the top spot in the ranking at different points throughout the season. However, with only nine scores counting in each rider’s tally, Maher is in a slightly stronger position heading into the Finals in New York despite being second currently in the ranking. Here is how the scoring could work out... • If Maher secures fifth position or higher, he will secure back-to-back title wins. • If Devos achieves fifth or higher, then Maher must finish in 14th or higher or the title will go to the Belgian rider. And statistically, if both riders qualify for the LGCT Grand Prix of New York, judged on previous performances we can see that Devos has scored consistently higher at more events in the competition, whereas Maher has two LGCT Grand Prix wins to his name.

Daniel Deusser (GER) is sitting third in the ranking on 259 points and there is still an outside chance if he finishes first or secnd, with Maher and Devos not qualifying for the LGCT Grand Prix. If that scenario happens, there is a chance the German could be crowned Champion. At the previous legs, Maher and Devos both strongly hinted that they would bring their top horses Explosion W and Claire Z to New York, so the stage is set for an epic sporting showdown. For more information on the Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL, please visit www.globalchampionstour.com .  

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'Exposing New People To Our Sport Is The Goal' Georgina Bloomberg On Longines Global Champions Tour Finals

September 26, 2019 / 1:59 PM EDT / CBS New York

New York, NY (CBS New York)- New York is home to a wide variety of different events throughout the course of each year, and it has often been the epicenter of attention for many industries and sports.

This weekend, the city will experience a rare first, when the Longines Global Champions Tour holds its first-ever event on Governor's Island. The three-day event begins on Friday, September 27th and runs through Sunday, September 29th and will feature some of the best equestrians on the planet. It's not often that the city gets to say it is doing something for the first time, but that is the case here.

"It's the first time we have had a horse show here in New York. We have had polo matches before, but it's the first show jumping event and it's the inaugural New York Global Champions Tour event, so it's really exciting," said world-class show jumper Georgina Bloomberg in an interview with CBS Local's DJ Sixsmith. "Some of the best riders in the world are coming to compete for top prize money."

Bloomberg, the younger daughter of former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg, is a lifelong resident of the city and ecstatic that the Global Champions Tour is coming to her hometown. Particularly at Governor's Island, a place that she says feels like one of the unknown great places in the city. For Bloomberg, the love of riding horses came early, but the love for competition took over soon after that.

"Started riding when I was four, competing when I was six, and I fell in love with the competition right away. I think every rider really starts with their love of ponies and horses, and love of animals is really a must. But, I really was drawn to the competition. I love working hard at something and sort of being in the spotlight and showing that off."

Bloomberg then turned professional at the age of 21 and has been competing ever since. Show jumping is a sport that is a little under-the-radar in the United States, and many people may understand just how taxing of a sport it is.

"You're an athlete and you are on top of another athlete. You're factoring an animal in. The animal can have a bad day, or you can have a bad day," said Bloomberg. "It's very different than track or gymnastics, where it's just about you and your performance. Where, if you're healthy and performing well, you're going to go in and win. With us, there's a lot of luck. Your horse could be in a bad mood, your horse could have an injury. It's a very different sport, in that there are two athletes that you need to rely on. It's a challenging sport, obviously it's a bit dangerous, but it's something that I have always loved. It's physically a bit grueling, and mentally it can be a bit tiring, because you're traveling a lot, but I have always loved it."

That challenging nature is what has made the sport popular around the world with fans following particularly closely in Europe. Bloomberg says that by bringing an event to New York, the hope is that some fans in the United States will hop on the bandwagon.

"That is one of the things that we are super-excited about to have this show in New York. Hopefully, we'll bring in some new crowds and some new fans that might have never been to a horse show and might leave wanting to pursue following it. Or maybe a kid comes and wants to start riding. Exposing people to our sport is something that this show is really going to do."

One more reason for New Yorkers to stop by? This event is the Tour's Finals, meaning that those in attendance will see this season's champions crowned. The event begins Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The Global Champions Tour is offering free admission to the event available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

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New York Empire Team Announces Lineup for 2023 Global Champions League Season

New York Empire team owner Georgina Bloomberg of New York, New York, announced the team of six riders ready to take on the 2023 Global Champions League (GCL) season during the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT). Returning to the roster with Bloomberg will be Scott Brash (GBR), Denis Lynch (IRL), Spencer Smith (USA), and Jodie Hall McAteer (GBR). The five 2022 New York Empire riders will be joined by newcomer to the team Frank Schuttert (NED) for 2023.

New York Empire powered by Lugano Diamonds finished 13th during the 2022 season and qualified for the GCL Playoffs in Prague, Czech Republic. The team had several successful placings including a podium finish in London.

“We are thrilled to welcome Frank to our lineup of accomplished riders for the 2023 season,” said Bloomberg, who debuted the New York Empire team in 2018. “His talent as a rider combined with his superb string of horses will be a great addition to our team. Additionally, I am looking forward to competing alongside Scott, Denis, Spencer, and Jodie again this year. New York Empire had a competitive season in 2022, and I think 2023 will be exciting.”

Schuttert, a member of the 2021 Scandinavian Vikings GCL team, has been a top competitor in the sport since he was a young rider. In 2013, he won the gold medal in the FEI European Young Riders Individual Jumping Championship at Vejer de la Frontera, Spain. In 2018, Schuttert won the LGCT Valkenswaard Grand Prix, which earned him a spot in the LGCT Super Grand Prix during the Global Champions Playoffs in Prague, Czech Republic, where he claimed a third-place finish. The 29-year-old show jumping athlete represented the Netherlands at the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games in Tryon, North Carolina, as well as at the 2019 European Championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands, and again in 2021 in Riesenbeck, Germany. After working for Belgian Olympic athlete Jos Lansink for nine years, Schuttert began developing horses on his own in late 2021.

“I have been building a good team of horses for myself since I started my own business,” commented Schuttert. “I am looking forward to being back on a Global Champions League team and competing at the highest levels of the sport alongside my amazing New York Empire team members.”

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Denis Lynch (IRL)

Jodie Hall McAteer (GBR)

Frank Schuttert (NED)

Spencer Smith (USA)

The 2023 Global Champions League season will kick off in Doha, Qatar, on March 2-4, and then head to the United States on April 12-15 for the Miami, Florida, event. The Global Champions League and Longines Global Champions Tour travels around the world visiting many of the most iconic cities, including London, Madrid, New York, Paris, Rome, and Stockholm.

The New York Empire team will be on home soil for the New York competition on September 22-24 as the 2023 season nears its climax. The season ends once again with the thrilling Global Champions Playoffs on November 16-19 in Prague, Czech Republic.

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Longines Global Champions Tour Announces 2023 Calendar

The 16-stop tour includes a brand new destination - riesenbeck - and a significant increase in prize money..

By: Longines Global Champions Tour Media | November 30, 2022

The countdown is on to the 2023 Longines Global Champions Tour & GCL season as the full calendar is revealed today.

With an extraordinary 2022 season wrapping up with the Prague Playoffs just a few short weeks ago, all eyes now turn to the buzzing 16 event 2023 season. With a brand new destination added to the thrilling mix of returning fan favourites, the excitement for the new season builds as the world’s most dynamic show jumping series launches huge new projects and innovations to keep the sport pushing forward in all areas including a significant increase in prize money.

The 2023 season will see the individual LGCT series and the GCL team championship race span continents from the Middle East to The Americas, to Asia and into the heart of Europe, cementing the circuit’s powerful global footprint.

Jan Tops, President and Founder of Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL said: “We are excited to announce our calendar for 2023 with 16 events around the world. We are delighted with the strong momentum LGCT and GCL continues to experience and every year we look forward to being able to bring our passionate fans a mix of exciting new locations and old favourites featuring some of the world’s greatest cities and iconic destinations.

We are committed as ever to growing our sport and attracting new audiences to show jumping and next year we can’t wait to show everyone our new plans to keep LGCT & GCL growing at a rapid and exciting pace.”

The 2023 LGCT and GCL Calendar:

Doha: 2 – 4 March Miami Beach: 12 – 15 April Mexico City: 20 – 23 April Madrid: 12 – 14 May Ramatuelle/Saint Tropez: 1 – 3 June Cannes: 8 – 10 June Stockholm: 16 – 18 June Paris: 23 – 24 June Monaco: 29 June – 1 July Riesenbeck: 21 – 23 July London: 10 – 13 August Valkenswaard: 18 – 20 August Rome: 15 – 17 September New York: 22 – 24 September Riyadh: 26 – 28 October (Finals) Prague: 16 – 19 November (Playoffs)

The opening leg in 2023 will take place in just over three months, from 2 – 4 March at the stunning AL SHAQAB in Qatar’s capital, Doha, where for the first time ever both GCL team rounds will be held on the same day. Stay tuned for the full reveal of the brand new LGCT & GCL weekend class format which is to be released soon.

The high-profile first event of the 2023 calendar, held at the world-class equestrian facility will ensure a dramatic kick-off to the new LGCT and GCL season. From the Middle East, the Tour heads straight to the Americas followed by a fantastic five months across Europe touching down in dynamic capital cities, beautiful Riviera destinations and Riesenbeck International will make an exciting debut on the tour before the grand finale in Riyadh.

Shanghai, China will not be part of the 2023 calendar but everyone is looking forward to its return to the series in 2024.

The race to the season championship will take horses, riders and spectators around the globe to 16 major cities and key locations. Riders will be battling to secure their golden ticket all season for a coveted spot in the ultimate individual showdown, the Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix at the GC Prague Playoffs. And motivation will be high among team owners, managers and riders to deliver maximum performance to put them in a strong position for the high-pressure knockout stages of the GCL Super Cup at the O2 Arena in Prague for the final event of the calendar.

Millions of fans followed the LGCT and GCL season throughout 2022 as sporting excellence reached new levels, with the world’s best riders and horses guaranteed at every event. Fans watched live at the venues or on GCTV live streaming and TV, as well as following all the excitement on social media. The series will aim to expand its audience further during 2023 focusing on digital and broadcast coverage around the world.

This year marked an important milestone for Longines as it extended its long-term partnership with the Longines Global Champions Tour to 2027, underscoring the success of this collaboration and the growing popularity of the equestrian sport. As Title Partner and Official Timekeeper, Longines will once again have a strong presence throughout the 2023 season and they will present elegant timepieces to recognise the great performances of every Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix and Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix winner.

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Global Citizen Festival to Return to Central Park in 2024

Headliners will be announced at a later day.

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Global Citizen announced Monday (April 1) that its annual festival will return to Central Park in 2024, with the nonprofit planning to unveil this year’s lineup in the coming months.

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At press time, Central Park’s website displays a banner reading, “The Great Lawn is currently closed … the Conservancy is seeding, aerating, and sodding portions of the lawn to repair significant damage.”

This year’s Global Citizen Festival will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28. More details, including lineup billings, will be announced later this year. As in years past, attendance will be free, but entry must be earned by “taking action towards ending extreme poverty.”

Last year’s festival saw Jung Kook, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Anitta, Megan Thee Stallion and more headliners taking a stage made entirely out of repurposed and recycled materials. The 2023 iteration also featured an all-vegetarian menu served with fully compostable packaging and utensils and more eco-friendly initiatives .

“Since 2012, the Global Citizen Festival has called Central Park its home, thanks to the long-standing partnership with NYC Parks and the City of New York,” said Hugh Evans, Global Citizen co-founder and CEO, in a statement. “Annually, we have welcomed 60,000 global citizens to the Great Lawn, who have played a crucial role in our mission, and we look forward to coming back again on September 28 to drive more action and commitments towards ending extreme poverty.”

“As New Yorkers we are all citizens of the globe. And few moments are as exhilarating and rewarding as the end of UNGA Week each September when our partners at Global Citizen come to Central Park and welcome New Yorkers from all five boroughs to an event that raises much needed resources for those struggling for basic necessities around the world,” said New York City councilmember Erik Bottcher. “I’m excited that with Global Citizen’s support, the Parks Department and the Central Park Conservancy will open a restored Great Lawn this week so that an NYC gem is ready for spring – and a season’s worth of inclusive cultural, philanthropic and recreational events that help make New York the great city that it is.”

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SEPT 28 · NEW YORK · CENTRAL PARK

The Global Citizen Festival is set to return to the iconic Great Lawn of Central Park for the twelfth year on Saturday, September 28 to continue its mission to end extreme poverty. Tickets to Global Citizen Festival are free, and can be earned by taking action to create a world where everyone’s basic needs are fulfilled, our planet is flourishing, and every person and country can prosper. This year’s lineup and ticketing information to be announced in the coming months.

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