2026 CDI-W Olomouc Brings World Cup Flair and Sets Stage for Summer European Youth Championships

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2026 CDI-W Olomouc

The 2026 CDI-W Olomouc brings international dressage back to the Czech Republic for the fifth, consecutive year. The Equine Sport Center Olomouc welcomes riders from 21 - 24 May 2026, offering World Cup flair and setting the stage for youth riders to gain experience ahead of the 2026 European Children and Junior Riders Championships

This year the programme provides the full package of classes from young horse level through the youth divisions all the way to Grand Prix.

Confidence in Quality

Olomouc's solid experience in hosting international dressage events has been proven year after year, resulting in the FEI allocating the organisation of the 2026 European Children and Junior Riders Championships to the Equine Sport Center in July 2026.

The CDI-W Olomouc will organize the third Central European League World Cup qualifier of ten for the 2026-2027 World Cup season.

Top judges have been tabled to officiate including Elisabeth Max-Theurer, Carlos Lopes, Sven Rothenberger, Malgorzata Pawlowska, Karen Pavicic and Gabriela Valerianova

Frenchman Didier Ferrer leads the stewarding team while the show is directed by Thomas Baur (GER).

CDI-W Olomouc: A Show with Riders and Horses at the Heart

Dressage action from young horse level to Grand Prix

A stand-out equestrian centre in the Czech Republic, the Equine Sport Center Olomouc boasts all-weather footing in all arenas, permanent boxes for the competition horses with automatic waterers, six shower bays, an on-site tack store, and restaurant. Indoor and outdoor warm-up and training arenas are available to the riders.

Full on-site catering is available with a top viewing area onto the main competition ring.

Known for its friendly atmosphere and good implementation of its arenas, the equestrian center is a 10-minutes walk from the historical city centre of Olomouc (UNESCO heritage) and close to hotels and malls.

The airports of Katowice (POL) and Vienna (AUT) provide the most convenient access.

Prepare to Enter

The FEI Schedule for this CDI-W/3* can be viewed here.

"We put no limit on the number of athletes that can enter and hope to also attract riders from Central Europe and Group EEA," said Olomouc facility director Kristýna Bundilová. "This CDI also gives children and junior riders the perfect opportunity to already familiarize their horses with the show grounds, stables, and competitions rings, all in preparation for a potential start at the European Championships later this summer. We hope top welcome as many flags as possible."

For more information, visit https://escolomouc.cz