Grand Tournoi
The meeting place for collective equestrian sports in Lamotte-Beuvron
2026
About Grand Tournoi
Grand Tournoi — edition 2026
The 20th edition of the Grand Tournament was held from May 15 to 17, 2026, at the Federal Equestrian Park of Lamotte-Beuvron. This anniversary gathered approximately 2,500 riders and 556 teams from all over mainland France and overseas to compete for more than 70 French champion titles in horse-ball, pony-games, mounted archery, and paddock polo. Free entry, on-site catering, and an exhibitors' village.
The Grand Tournament 2026: 20 years of collective equestrian sports
The Federal Equestrian Park of Lamotte-Beuvron hosted from May 15 to 17, 2026 the twentieth edition of the Grand Tournament, organized by the French Equestrian Federation. This anniversary weekend brought together approximately 2,500 riders and 556 teams for the French championships of collective equestrian sports, on seventeen competition fields mobilized simultaneously and supervised by one hundred and seventy competition officials.
Four disciplines in competition
The distribution of entries reflects the respective popularity of the disciplines: 263 teams in horse-ball, 238 in pony-games, 41 in mounted archery, and 14 in paddock polo. A Polynesian horse-ball team traveled more than 15,000 kilometers to reach Sologne.
The finals of the French Horse-Ball Cups
A highlight of the weekend, the finals of the French Women's and Mixed Horse-Ball Cups were held on Saturday, May 16, starting at 7:30 PM. Meurchin won the women's final against Coulazou with a score of 5-4. In the mixed final, Loire-sur-Rhône won 11-7 against Chambly, coached by two exclusively female trainers.
Activities and novelties
On Friday, May 15 at noon, the public was able to challenge twelve riders from the French pony-games team in a fun activity organized on foot in front of the federation's stand. On Saturday, May 16 at noon, a signing session brought together the finalists of the French Horse-Ball Cups. A demonstration of polocrosse, a hybrid sport of Australian origin between polo and lacrosse, was also presented — the discipline will become official FFE in 2027.
Next edition
The Grand Tournament 2027 is already scheduled from May 6 to 9, 2027 at the Federal Equestrian Park of Lamotte-Beuvron.
Highlights Grand Tournoi 2026
- 20th edition of the Grand Tournament — anniversary weekend
- Approximately 2,500 riders and 556 teams participating
- 17 competition fields mobilized simultaneously, 170 officials
- More than 70 French champion titles awarded
- Finals of the French Horse-Ball Cups on Saturday evening: Meurchin (women's) and Loire-sur-Rhône (mixed) crowned champions
- A Polynesian team having traveled more than 15,000 km to participate
- Polocrosse demonstration, future FFE discipline 2027
- Free entry for all three days
Programme Grand Tournoi 2026
Friday, May 15, 2026
- 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM — Pool phases on 17 fields: horse-ball, pony-games, mounted archery, paddock polo
- 12:00 PM — Pony-games challenge: the public can compete on foot against 12 riders from the French pony-games team (federation stand)
- Polocrosse demonstration (hybrid polo/lacrosse sport, future official FFE sport 2027)
Saturday, May 16, 2026
- 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM — Continuation of pool phases and first final phase matches
- 12:00 PM — Signing session with the finalists of the French Horse-Ball Cups (federation stand)
- From 7:30 PM — Finals of the French Women's and Mixed Horse-Ball Cups (weekend highlight)
Sunday, May 17, 2026
- 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM — Finals of the different disciplines and categories (horse-ball Club and Youth, pony-games, paddock polo, mounted archery)
- Awarding of French champion titles (more than 70 titles awarded in total over the weekend)
Prices Grand Tournoi 2026
Grand Tournoi — 2027 edition
The 2026 edition was held from 15 May to 17 May 2026. The dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet. This page will be updated as soon as the official programme is published.
Practical information — Grand Tournoi
Location
The Grand Tournoi takes place at the Parc Équestre Fédéral, 41600 Lamotte-Beuvron, in Loir-et-Cher.
Access
By Car
The Parc Équestre Fédéral is accessible from the RN20, between Orléans and Vierzon. Free parking is available on site.
By Train
The Lamotte-Beuvron SNCF station is a 5-minute drive and a 15-minute walk from the park. Trains run from Paris-Austerlitz and Vierzon.
Hours
Competitions and activities take place over three days, from Friday to Sunday, approximately from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Prices
Admission to the Grand Tournoi is completely free for the public.
Catering
Catering stands are available on site throughout the event.
Contact
Fédération Française d'Équitation
Parc Équestre Fédéral, 41600 Lamotte-Beuvron
Phone: 02 54 95 65 00
Website: www.ffe.com
The Grand Tournoi: Team Spirit at Full Gallop
The Grand Tournoi is a unique event in France dedicated to collective equestrian sports. Organized annually at the Parc Équestre Fédéral in Lamotte-Beuvron by the Fédération Française d'Équitation, it brings together the best players of horse-ball, pony-games, horse archery, and paddock polo from all over France and overseas for three days.
Four Spectacular Disciplines
The Grand Tournoi features four collective equestrian sports:
- Horse-ball: A fast-paced team sport where riders must catch and pass a ball with handles to score goals, combining riding, skill, and strategy.
- Pony-games: Speed and skill relay events, very popular with young riders.
- Horse archery: An ancient discipline combining horsemanship and archery precision.
- Paddock polo: An accessible and modern version of polo, played on a small field.
A National-Scale Event
With over 2,500 riders and 570 teams registered, the Grand Tournoi is the largest gathering of collective equestrian sports in France. Nearly 70 French championship titles are awarded at each edition, spread across the four disciplines and various age categories. The event also attracts thousands of spectators who come to enjoy the festive atmosphere and equestrian shows.
A Popular and Free Celebration
Access to the Grand Tournoi is completely free, in line with the FFE's commitment to making equestrian sports accessible to as many people as possible. Beyond the competitions, the event offers activities, introductions to the different disciplines, and equestrian shows that appeal to a family audience. The exhibitor village allows visitors to discover the world of horses and collective equestrian sports.
Lamotte-Beuvron, France's Equestrian Capital
The Grand Tournoi is part of the equestrian tradition of Lamotte-Beuvron, which hosts the FFE's major events every summer at its 400-hectare Parc Équestre Fédéral. This exceptional site, the largest equestrian park in Europe, offers top-tier facilities for organizing high-level competitions.
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