Passing of the Flag at 2025 Finals in Basel Makes it Official!
With the conclusion of the 2025 Longines FEI Jumping and FEI Dressage World Cup™ Finals in Basel, Switzerland, the countdown is on for the 2026 FEI World Cup™ Finals in Fort Worth, Texas! The Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT), in partnership with the City of Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Sports Commission, will host the FEI World Cup™ Finals in Jumping and Dressage at Dickies Arena, April 8-12, 2026.SRJT Founder and President Derek Braun received the FEI World Cup flag in the traditional flag-passing ceremony at the conclusion of the Finals in Basel on Sunday, April 6. Now, the honor of producing the next FEI World Cup Finals rests in the hands of Braun and his Split Rock team.“Our Split Rock team and the City of Fort Worth have been hard at work planning a world-class event unlike anything the sport has ever seen,” said Braun. “My team and I are deeply honored to be able to organize a championship like this, and we look forward to showcasing the best in Jumping and Dressage in one of the most impressive cities anywhere in the world!”
Split Rock President Derek Braun receives the FEI World Cup flag from the Basel organizing committeeStarted in 1979, the FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final is an annual international showdown among the world’s best show jumping horses and riders. Previous FEI Jumping World Cup™ Finals held in the United States include Baltimore (1980), Tampa (1989), Del Mar, CA (1992), Las Vegas (2000, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2015) and Omaha (2017 and 2023).First held in 1986, the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final features the world’s best dressage horses and riders. The Final has been held in the U.S. in Los Angeles (1995), Las Vegas (2005, 2007, 2009, 2015) and Omaha (2017 and 2023).“We are fully committed to making this World Cup Final the best one ever,” Braun said. “All-session tickets are on sale now with great VIP options. I urge everyone to go online and order theirs today so they can be assured of getting the best seats and VIP experiences before they’re gone!”“We eagerly anticipate hosting FEI’s 2026 Jumping World Cup Finals and Dressage World Cup Finals next year in Fort Worth,” said Mike Crum, director of Public Events, City of Fort Worth. “With our proven experience with Split Rock Jumping Tour and the award-winning stature of Dickies Arena, guests and competitors will discover their new favorite equestrian destination.”“It is incredible that we are a year out from the 2026 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final and FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final coming to Fort Worth. The Dickies Arena team is thrilled to host fans from across the world to witness this world-class event,” said Matt Homan, General Manager and President of Trail Drive Management Corporation, the not-for-profit entity managing Dickies Arena.All-session tickets can be ordered online at https://www.fortworth2026.com/tickets. Anyone interested in VIP tables can make reservations at VIP Reservations.
