Eight of World’s Top 20 Riders Head List of Entries for Zen Elite FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final 2026 in Fort Worth
18 Athletes from 15 Countries Set to Compete for ChampionshipFort Worth, TX—March 20, 2026 — Eight of the world’s top 20 ranked athletes head the list of entries for the Zen Elite FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final 2026in Fort Worth, Texas. A total of 18 athletes from 15 countries are set to compete for the title of World Cup Champion.With the Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) as event organizer, the City of Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Sports Commission will host the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final and Zen Elite FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final at Dickies Arena, April 8-12, 2026.Four-time Olympic veteran Patrick Kittel of Sweden will be seeking his second World Cup championship in three years, having won in 2024 on Touchdown, the mount he will be riding in Fort Worth. Three-time Olympic Gold Medalist Charlotte Dujardin of Great Britain will be seeking her third title, having won back-to-back titles in 2014 and 2015.
Patrik Kittel (SWE) and Touchdown
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Charlotte Dujardin (GBR) and Alive And Kicking
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Representing the United States will be World #9 Christian Simonson with Indian Rock and World #33 Kevin Kohmann with Dünensee. Simonson is making his first appearance in the Final while Kohmann will be competing in the Final for the third consecutive year.
Christian Simonson (USA) and Indian Rock
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Kevin Kohmann (USA) and Dünensee
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The line-up of world-class riders includes:
World #4 Becky Moody (GBR) with Jagerbomb
World #5 Patrik Kittel (SWE) with Touchdown
World #9 Christian Simonson (USA) with Indian Rock
World #10 Raphael Netz (GER) with Great Escape Camelot
World #11 Charlotte Dujardin (GBR) with Alive and Kicking
World #12 Sandra Sysojeva (POL) with Maxima Bella
World #14 Carina Cassoe Kruth (DEN) with Heiline's Danciera
World #19 Brittany Fraser-Beaulieu (CAN) with Jaccardo
World #30 Thamar Zweistra (NED) with Kingsdale
World #31 Julio Mendoza Loor (ECU) with Jewel's Goldstrike
World #33 Kevin Kohmann (USA) with Dünensee
Others competing include Morgan Barbançon (FRA) with Sir Donnerhall II, Bettina Kendlbacher (AUT) with Broadmoars Don Alfredo, Moritz Treffinger (GER) with Fiderdance, Alexa Fairchild (BEL) with Fairplay, Serena Ireland (AUS) with Royalty R, Yessin Rahmouni (MAR) with Kind of Magic, and Justine Vanagaite (LTU) with Nabab.
Started in 1979, the FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final is an annual international showdown among the world’s best Jumping horses and athletes. Previous FEI Jumping World Cup™ Finals held in the United States include Baltimore (1980), Tampa (1989), Del Mar, CA (1992), Las Vegas (2000, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2015), and Omaha (2017 and 2023).
First held in 1986, the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final features the world’s best Dressage horses and athletes. The Final has been held in the U.S. in Los Angeles (1995), Las Vegas (2005, 2007, 2009, 2015), and Omaha (2017 and 2023).
Single-session tickets are available with seats starting at $35. Special pricing and packages are available for groups of just nine or more; those interested should reach out to Sydney at GroupSales@DickiesArena.com. Full ticket information is available online at https://www.fortworth2026.com/tickets, or tickets can be ordered at the following link: FEI World Cup Finals 2026 Tickets. VIP tablescan be reserved online at VIP Reservations.
Further information on the FEI World Cup™ Finals 2026 is available online at www.fortworth2026.com/.
About Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT)
Founded in 2015, the SRJT has revolutionized the way the sport of show jumping is presented in the U.S., creating a truly “unparalleled show jumping experience” for competitors, sponsors and spectators alike. SRJT’s first event in Fort Worth, the Fort Worth International CSI4*-W, was held in December 2021 and met with rave reviews and sell-out crowds. More information on the SRJT can be found at https://splitrockjumpingtour.com/.
About Fort Worth Sports Commission
The Fort Worth Sports Commission advances the city as an international sports destination. A division of Visit Fort Worth, the Sports Commission attracts youth, collegiate, and professional events that deliver economic impact and boost Fort Worth’s image. The Fort Worth Sports Commission supports the development of and access to facilities that enhance the quality of life for all of Fort Worth. For more information, visit FortWorthSports.com and follow on Instagram @FortWorthSports and their Twitter account @FortWorthSports.
About Dickies Arena
Dickies Arena is a 14,000-seat, spectacular multipurpose venue that was built in 2019 and is owned by the City of Fort Worth and managed by the not-for-profit operating entity, Trail Drive Management Corp. (TDMC). The facility is the result of a pioneering public-private partnership between the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, the State of Texas and a group of private-sector participants, including foundations, individuals and organizations. The arena is located adjacent to the Will Rogers Memorial Center campus in Fort Worth, Texas. The state-of-the-art arena hosts concerts, sporting events and family entertainment, and is home to Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. Dickies Arena has been nominated for Arena of the Year by both the Academy of Country Music and Pollstar Magazine in 2022 and 2023. In 2023 and 2024, the Arena claimed VenueNow Magazine’s #1 Top Stops Worldwide while obtaining Billboard Magazine’s #1 Venue in the World. In 2024, the arena was Pollstar Magazine’s #6 Arena in the World for Tickets sold. For more information, visit www.DickiesArena.com.
About Will Rogers Memorial Center
Will Rogers Memorial Center is a historic entertainment, sports and equestrian complex anchoring Fort Worth’s Cultural District. The 120-acre facility is owned and operated by the City of Fort Worth. The original Coliseum, Pioneer Tower and Auditorium were dedicated in 1936 and are on the National Register of Historic Places. Over the decades, the facility has added show barns, arenas, an exhibit hall, meeting spaces and a multipurpose equestrian center, bringing two million visitors through its art deco gates annually. For more information, please visit Will Rogers Memorial Center | Fort Worth Upcoming Shows.