H.H. The Amir’s Sword 2026 Returns to Al Shaqab with a Heritage-Led Arena Spectacle and a €1.5M CSI5* Grand Prix

Four days of elite sport and a standout social atmosphere, delivered at the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab as part of the Doha Equestrian Tour.

Doha, Qatar, 5 February 2026 – Longines Arena at Al Shaqab will host H.H. The Amir’s Sword from 11-14 February 2026, one of Qatar’s flagship equestrian events and a highlight of Doha Equestrian Tour. The competition brings together 283 riders and 599 horses and culminates in the CSI5* Grand Prix, offering €1.5 million in prize money, one of the largest purses in global showjumping. Beyond the competition, H.H. The Amir’s Sword is set to be a standout moment on Doha’s winter social calendar, combining a heritage-led arena spectacle with a refined guest experience and prize money among the most significant in the sport.

According to the Longines Rankings, the 2026 start list features a world-class roster, including more than 13 riders from the current World Top 50. Among the names set to compete are Scott Brash, Max Kühner, Harry Charles, Pieter Devos, Niels Bruynseels, Edwina Tops-Alexander, Eve Jobs, Nadja Peter Steiner, Emanuele Gaudiano, Abdel Said, Andreas Schou, Ioli Mytilineou, Janne F. Meyer-Zimmermann, Inès Joly and Oliver Lazarus. Brash, the current World No. 1 in the Longines Rankings, is competing in Doha and is leading the Doha Equestrian Tour CSI4*/5* series standings after four tours of H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix, adding extra excitement to the CSI5* competition week.

Week Highlights: What Not to Miss

Wednesday, 11 February launches H.H. The Amir’s Sword at the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab with the first international classes. Thursday, 12 February features the Prix Hermès Sellier, delivering a showcase of showjumping bringing together luxury and sport. The key sporting moment comes on Friday, 13 February, headlined by the H.H. The Amir’s Sword CSI5* Grand Prix, followed by the Grand Ceremony. The week concludes on Saturday, 14 February with National Rider Grand Prix and a Family Day atmosphere on site, with activities for children alongside the evening sport.

A Storytelling Grand Ceremony: Sea, Desert, Horse, Sword

Friday will offer visitors amazing entertainment, with a Grand Ceremony conceived as a cinematic, heritage-led arena experience that brings Qatar’s identity to life through light, music, choreography and a drone show. It is designed as an immersive moment before the sport begins, and will be very engaging for a wide audience, setting the atmosphere for the entire event. Across a sequence of bold visual scenes, the ceremony moves from Qatar’s roots to the spirit of the present day, drawing on national symbols and ceremonial storytelling, and building toward the meaning of the Amir’s Sword as a mark of honor and responsibility. The narrative culminates in a final reveal above the arena, creating a clear, shareable highlight that naturally leads into the first competition moments and places the show as not only a sporting event but also as a cultural occasion.

The wider venue experience is designed as a premium yet family-friendly destination, with cafés, hospitality options, and children’s entertainment, so the atmosphere extends well beyond the competitive programme.

Sport at the Highest Level

The international categories for the 2026 edition inclide CSICh-B, CDI1*, CSI1*, CSI3*-W, CSI5*. Total show jumping prize money for the event stands at €2,097,000, anchored by the headline €1.5M CSI5* Grand Prix. The 2026 edition will also host World Cup qualifiers, adding heightened international participation, alongside the FEI Group VII qualifier, supporting regional riders on their pathway to higher-level international competition.

The event comes on the back of a strong Doha Equestrian Tour run, with Scott Brash (GBR) arriving as the current CSI4*/5* series rankings leader on 199 points after four tours of H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix. Harry Charles (GBR) follows on 114, with Megane Moissonnier (FRA) close behind on 113. In CSI1*, the standings are led by Qatari riders, with Saad Ahmed S A Al Saad (QAT) on 49 points ahead of Hussain Said A M Haidan (QAT) on 43.

Partners

The H.H. The Amir’s Sword is organized by the Qatar Equestrian Federation, the Qatar Olympic Committee, and Al Shaqab, in partnership with Visit Qatar and Doha Bank as Main Sponsors, Al Abdulghani Motors as Official Transport Partner, Al Kass Sports Channels as Official Broadcast Partner, Primepower as Official Power & Cooling Partner, and Hamad Medical Center as Official Medical Partner.

About the Doha Equestrian Tour

Inaugurated in 2025, the Doha Equestrian Tour is a premium international show jumping series hosted at the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab, one of the world’s leading equestrian venues. The Tour brings together elite riders, world-class horses, and top-level competition, combining sporting excellence with a refined event experience. Its mission is to reinforce Doha’s position as a global equestrian hub while promoting performance, horsemanship, and the highest standards of organisation, integrity, and international competition.

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