The 2019 FEI European Championships for dressage, showjumping and para-dressage take place this year in Rotterdam in the Netherlands (19-25 August) and tickets are now on sale.
There are two main types of tickets available — for the Rotterdam Arena, where the riding action will take place, and the Boulevard area, where you will find stands, food stalls, side-events, activities for children and a different entertainment programme every day (a ticket for the sports will also give access to the Boulevard.).
There will not be tickets for sale for the para-dressage arena. The ticket for the Rotterdam Arena or Boulevard will grant access to the para-dressage arena. Para-dressage fans are advised to be on time to avoid all seats are occupied.
As long as tickets are still available, you will be able to purchase tickets on the gate, but buying tickets online will give you the guarantee and also works out cheaper.
Dressage
Monday 19 August
This is the first day of the team and individual grand prix tests. Tickets start at €15 with action commencing at 9am in the Rotterdam Arena.
Tuesday 20 August
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This is the second day of the team and individual grand prix tests. Tickets start at €15 with action commencing at 8am in the Rotterdam Arena.
Thursday 22 August
The top 30 combinations after the first round of dressage compete in the grand prix special. Tickets start at €15 with action commencing at 4pm in the Rotterdam Arena.
Saturday 24 August
The grand prix freestyle kicks off at 3pm. Tickets start at €20 with action commencing at 3pm in the Rotterdam Arena.
Showjumping
Wednesday 21 August
Round one of the showjumping competition for teams and individuals, with an international jumping class beforehand (which doesn’t count towards the European competition). Tickets start at €20 with action commencing at 10am in the Rotterdam Arena.
Thursday 22 August
Round two of the showjumping. Tickets start at €15 with action commencing at 10am in the Rotterdam Arena.
Friday 23 August
The team showjumping final round with an international jumping class beforehand (which doesn’t count towards the European competition). Tickets start at €20 with action commencing at 10am in the Rotterdam Arena.
Sunday 25 August
The individual showjumping final. Tickets start at €15 with action commencing at 1pm in the Rotterdam Arena.
This takes place on Wednesday 21 August—Sunday 25 August and no special ticket is required, so long as you have an Arena or Boulevard ticket for one of the other events that day.
Season tickets
Season tickets are available, and start from €50. They include seven days admission to the international jumping, dressage and para-dressage competitions and admission to the Boulevard too.
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Gemma is an experienced journalist, who was a member of H&H staff from 2014 to September 2025. She is passionate about all equestrian sports, including racing and point-to-pointing. She has enjoyed riding out for top trainers Nicky Henderson and Charlie Appleby and took part in a charity Flat race at Epsom in August 2018. Gemma’s has reported from numerous five-star events around Britain and Europe, as well as European championships.
