Name: IDEE Derby-Meeting Hamburg 2026
Start: 2026-06-28T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-05T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Galopprennbahn Hamburg-Horn

Derby Hamburg

About Derby Hamburg

The IDEE Derby-Meeting Hamburg is Germany's most important horse race: four race days at the traditional Hamburg-Horn racecourse, crowned by the 157th IDEE German Derby (Group I, 2,400 meters, €650,000 prize money) on July 5, 2026. Sparkasse Holstein Family Day, LOTTO Hamburg Day, Hansa Day – a summer classic of elegance, hat fashion, and top sporting performance.

Dates 28 Jun — 05 Jul 2026

Venue Hamburg (02000)

Prices Since 12.00€

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Edition 2026

Derby Hamburg — edition 2026

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The 157th IDEE Derby-Meeting Hamburg in 2026 will span four race days: Sparkasse Holstein Family Day on June 28, LOTTO Hamburg Day on July 2, Hansa Day on July 4, and Derby Day with the 157th IDEE German Derby on July 5. Hamburg-Horn Racecourse, main race Group I over 2,400 meters, €650,000 prize money.

The 157th IDEE Derby-Meeting Hamburg will take place in a more compact format in 2026 with four race days:

Sunday, June 28, 2026 – Sparkasse Holstein Family Day
Thursday, July 2, 2026 – LOTTO Hamburg Day (Split-Schedule with PMU broadcasts)
Saturday, July 4, 2026 – Hansa Day
Sunday, July 5, 2026 – Derby Day with the 157th IDEE German Derby

The main race, the 157th IDEE German Derby, is a Group I race over 2,400 meters with €650,000 in prize money – Germany's most important horse race.

Highlights Derby Hamburg 2026

157th IDEE German Derby on July 5 – Group I, 2,400 meters, €650,000 prize money. Sparkasse Holstein Family Day with reduced prices. Wettstar.de Großer Hansa-Preis on Hansa Day. More compact 4-day format instead of the classic week-long meetings.

Programme Derby Hamburg 2026

2026 Race Days in Detail

June 28 – Sparkasse Holstein Family Day
Reduced tickets for families, child-friendly side program. Race day with several classic Hamburg races.
July 2 – LOTTO Hamburg Day
Split-schedule with broadcasts for PMU (France). Heavily attended race day.
July 4 – Hansa Day
Classic Hamburg races, including the Wettstar.de Großer Hansa-Preis.
July 5 – Derby Day
- Main Race: 157th IDEE German Derby (Group I, 2,400 m, €650,000)
- Langer Hamburger – traditional stamina race
- Highly endowed BBAG auction races

Hamburg Classics

Wettstar.de Großer Hansa-Preis (Hansa Day)
Langer Hamburger (Derby Day)
BBAG auction races with high prize money

Full race day program and starting lists on galopp-hamburg.de.

Prices Derby Hamburg 2026

Day tickets from €12 (Family Day) up to €30 (Derby Day standing room). Seating and boxes are significantly more expensive depending on the day. Advance sales via galopp-hamburg.de.

Practical information

Practical information — Derby Hamburg

Getting There

Subway line U3 to Horner Rennbahn (terminus) – directly at the entrance. Bus lines 161, 261 with stops at the stadium. By car via the A24 (Hamburg-Horn exit), parking is limited – public transport is recommended, especially on Derby Day.

Admission

Day tickets start at approx. €12 (Sparkasse Holstein Family Day) up to €30 (Derby Day, standing room). Premium seating and boxes are significantly more expensive depending on the day. Tickets available at galopp-hamburg.de and at the box office.

Program

Race days usually start around noon, with the main race in the afternoon. Family Day on June 28 features a children's program. Detailed schedule available on the official website.

Dress Code

Summery and elegant is recommended, especially on Derby Day. Hats and summer dresses are traditional but not mandatory.

Germany's Most Important Equestrian Event

Since 1869, the IDEE German Derby has been held at the Hamburg-Horn Racecourse – Germany's most prestigious flat racing classic. The famous Mai-Pokal (May Cup) for 2,400 meters and €650,000 in prize money has been awarded 157 times; in 2026, another winner will join the ranks of Derby legends.

Four Race Days Instead of Two Weeks

In 2026, the Hamburger Renn-Club is opting for a new, more compact format with four race days instead of the traditional five to seven-day meetings. The weekend focus concept aims for better accessibility for families and occasional racing fans:

Sunday, June 28, 2026 – Sparkasse Holstein Family Day
Thursday, July 2, 2026 – LOTTO Hamburg Day (Split-Schedule with PMU broadcasts)
Saturday, July 4, 2026 – Hansa Day
Sunday, July 5, 2026 – Derby Day: the 157th IDEE German Derby

The Derby: 2,400 Meters of Galloping, €650,000

The IDEE German Derby is a Group I race for three-year-old horses, run over 2,400 meters in the classic left-handed gallop. The prize money of €650,000 for the winner is among the highest in Europe. Winners will be etched into the history books of German horse racing – horses like Königsstuhl, Borgia, or Belenus are Derby myths.

Classic Hamburg Race Days

The meeting also includes other classic Hamburg races, such as the Wettstar.de Großer Hansa-Preis and the Langer Hamburger. On Derby Day, highly endowed BBAG auction races will also be held, attracting professional horse breeders and equestrian enthusiasts from all over Europe.

More Than Sport: A Social Event

The Derby-Meeting is also a fashion event: hats, summer dresses, straw hats, and suits define the scene. The grandstands fill with Hamburg senators, business leaders, and celebrities – the Derby weekend is a fixture on Hamburg's social calendar. Families take advantage of the Family Day on June 28, with reduced admission and a child-friendly program.

Horn in the Hamburg-Mitte District

The racecourse is located in the Horn district of Hamburg-Mitte – east of the city center, nestled between the Horn and Billstedt districts. It is one of the few racecourses in Germany still situated within the city limits.