“Welcome to the home of Show Jumping - Welcome to Tops International Arena”
One spectacular, purpose built, epicentre of equestrian in Europe - Tops International Arena is situated in the beautiful surroundings of Valkenswaard, The Netherlands.
Located in the spiritual home of the prestigious Longines Global Champions Tour and revolutionary Global Champions League the venue is designed with the horses first as it mixes cutting edge design and technology with traditional values, ensuring the perfect environment for competitors, spectators and VIP guests alike.
The facilities at the Tops International Arena are second to none, with an exceptional 125m by 85m sweeping grass arena, four further sand arenas featuring top class footing, canter tracks and lunging arenas, expansive warm up arenas, exceptional wash areas and facilities for grooms to provide top standard care and over 500 world class and beautifully designed stables available for visiting competitors. Within the impressive complex a shopping village, refreshments and entertainment areas are available for all the family to enjoy, with tickets allowing the perfect view of the action under covered grandstands.
In 2022 the world class venue will host 6 major show jumping events, welcoming all levels of riders and horses from around the world to its spectacular facilities.
The Longines Global Future Champions events is back by popular demand providing a springboard for riders of the future and allowing unique opportunities for the next generation of world class show jumping combinations.With a range of competitions from CSI1* - through to CSI5*.
The season will climax in August as the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard returns to the stunning state-of-the-art venue, providing the perfect setting for international competition at the European equestrian hub.
I’m delighted to be able to host six world class events at the Tops International Arena this summer and I am happy to be able to look ahead to future generations and offer young horses and riders the opportunity to showcase their talents on a global scale with our new shows. I truly believe in securing the future of our sport by making show jumping more accessible to new competitors, partners and fans alike, and the creation of the Global Future Champions is another step forward in the positive growth of our sport, supporting young talent and offering experiences and opportunities for the top horses and riders of the future.