Tickets for the FEI World Championships in Aachen are on sale – but with six sports on offer there are a lot of options to choose from, all of which will be an incredible opportunity for any spectator. Some sessions are already sold out, however, so to help you navigate the options, I’ve rounded up everything you need to know about Aachen 2026 tickets before you book.
The 2026 World Championships at Aachen will run from 11 to 23 August, showcasing the pinnacle of equestrian sport, with teams and individuals competing for world titles in dressage, showjumping, eventing, para dressage, driving and vaulting.
FEI World Championships at Aachen 2026 tickets
Children under six have free entrance to the show grounds, but are not entitled to a seat unless an additional ticket is purchased.
Tickets purchased in advance are subject to a 10% fee, which is included in the prices listed below.
Dressage tickets
Dates: 11-12, 14-15 August
Venue: Dressage is held in the main stadium – these tickets include access to the Village, but not concurrent events in Stadiums 2 or 3.
The cross-country element will be held on the same course as for CHIO Aachen
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Eventing tickets
Dates: 13-16 August
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Venue: Dressage in Stadium 2, cross-country on the Soers course, showjumping in main stadium. These tickets only give you access to the single venue for each discipline, bar the showjumping, which also gives you access to the final inspection in Stadium 2.
Venue: Showjumping is held in the main stadium – these tickets include access to the Village, and the para-dressage in Stadium 3 (if capacity allows), but not concurrent events in Stadium 2.
Driving is an incredibly popular equestrian sport in Germany and is likely to be well attended
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Driving tickets
Dates: 20-23 August
Venue: Driving is held in Stadium 2 – these tickets include access to the Village, and the para-dressage in Stadium 3 (if capacity allows), but not concurrent the main stadium.
To watch the para dressage competition, you will need to purchase what is known as a Village ticket.
These tickets give access to the Village, as well as unreserved access to the para dressage in Stadium 3 (if capacity allows). They do not give access to the opening ceremony, events in the main stadium, Stadium 2 or the Soers cross-country course.
VIP tickets are available across the disciplines each day of competition. They include a first-class seat and all-day access to the Champions’ Circle restaurant.
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