Germany won the League of Nations Final in the League's inaugural season last October, and now the FEI has announced the sites and dates for the 2025 competitions.
Aaron Vale on Carissimo 25 at the League of Nationals Final (Photo by Didi Shots)The 2025 season will open in the Middle East in Abu Dhabi in February, running Feb. 12 - 16, followed by the US Qualifier at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida from March 18 - 23.
The League then returns to Europe for the Rotterdam Qualifier June 19 - 22.
In September, it will be competed at a new site as Saint-Tropez-Gassin in France makes its League of Nation debut, with the Qualifier to be held at the Polo Club de Saint-Tropez in Haras de Gassin on Sept. 17 - 21.
The League of Nations Final will once again take place at the Real Club de Polo in Barcelona, Spain on Oct. 2 – 5.
Following a review of the 2024 Season, and due to uncertainty regarding the future plans for the arena, the FEI Board decided that St Gallen will no longer be part of the Series moving forward.
THE LEAGUE of Nations 2025 will have the top 10 teams in the world competing against each other.
Italy will feature in the League for the first time, replacing Brazil in the Series.
Italy just edged out Canada and Brazil in the tight battle for the 10th qualification place.
The 10 teams are Ireland, France, USA, Great Britain, Belgium, Switzerland, Netherlands, Sweden, the reigning champions Germany and Italy.
“The Longines League of Nations lived up to all expectations in its first season. When launching this new Series, we took some bold decisions but the success of the first season demonstrates that fortune favors the brave!” said FEI President Ingmar De Vos. “The new format proved to be innovative and, time after time, showed the very best of team equestrian sport. Almost every competition, including the amazing final, came down to the last fence"
"The top sport that was on show is a credit to the commitment of the participating Athletes, Horses, NFs, Grooms and Organisers, all of whom gave 100% to ensure the 2024 Season was a spectacular success," he said. "The FEI is also grateful to Longines for their trust and continued support. As we look forward to the 2025 season, we are very excited to welcome a new Qualifier in Saint-Tropez-Gassin and are confident that the Series will continue to grow and showcase all that is excellent about equestrian sport.”
