A world-class journey through the most iconic locations across Europe, the Middle East and the Americas, with an amazing World Arabian Horse Championship Supreme in Paris.
Doha, Qatar – November 23, 2025 – The Global Champions Arabians Tour (GCAT) is proud to unveil the 2026 season calendar, presenting a remarkable line-up of global destinations that honour the Arabian horse in some of the world’s most prestigious and culturally significant settings.
The new season spans Katara in Doha, a landmark venue in the Côte d’Azur, the renowned Tops International Arena, and culminates in the spectacular Grand Palais in Paris for the World Arabian Horse Championship Supreme.
Speaking on the announcement, Faleh Al Nasr, Chairman of the Global Champions Arabians Tour, said:
“The 2026 season reflects our ambition to bring the Arabian horse to the world’s most iconic locations. Each destination has been chosen not only for its beauty and history, but for the way it elevates the sport and enhances the experience for breeders, horses, and audiences.
Our goal is to celebrate the Arabian horse on a truly global stage – with integrity, excellence, and cultural pride – and the new calendar embodies that vision.”
GCAT 2026 – Europe & Middle East
The season opens in Abu Dhabi, before travelling through key global venues including:
- Abu Dhabi (UAE), January 8 – 11
- Doha (Qatar), February 4 – 7
- Muscat (Oman), March 5 – 7
- Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), April 1 – 4
- Kuwait, April 22 – 24
- Valkenswaard (Netherlands), June 13 – 14
- Côte d’Azur, July 11–12
- Warsaw (Poland), September 12 – 13
- Finale of GCAT 2026 (TBC), October 17–18
The Finale of the GCAT Europe & Middle East will be announced soon, alongside the reveal of the Côte d’Azur location.
These locations combine heritage, atmosphere, and world-class infrastructure, creating a powerful competitive journey across the region.
GCAT 2026 – Americas
The Americas Tour continues to build momentum with three outstanding destinations:
- Scottsdale (USA), February 13–15
- Miami Beach (USA), April 10 – 12
- Las Vegas (USA), October 2 – 4
Each city brings a distinct identity – from desert landscapes to oceanfront arenas and the bright lights of America’s entertainment capital.
WAHC SUPREME 2026 – Paris, France
- Paris (France), November 25–27
The season concludes at the Grand Palais, one of the most iconic venues in France. Under its historic glass roof, the world’s best Arabian horses will compete for the most prestigious title in the discipline – the pinnacle of the global Arabian horse season.
A Season Framed by Iconic Venues
The 2026 calendar showcases GCAT’s commitment to raising global standards in event production, sporting excellence, and cultural storytelling. From Katara’s shoreline to the Mediterranean charm of the Côte d’Azur, the prestige of the GCAT Finale, and the historic grandeur of the Grand Palais, the Arabian horse will shine on the world’s most breathtaking stages.
Events will feature classes for yearlings, juniors, and seniors in both male and female categories, judged under ECAHO guidelines for fairness and transparency.
