International Horse Racing Iffezheim — Spring Meeting

Spring Meeting Iffezheim — Season Opener in Equestrian Sports

From June 4th to 7th, 2026, equestrian sports will kick off the new season at the Baden-Baden Iffezheim Racecourse. The Spring Meeting is one of the most important horse racing events in Europe and the start of a total of ten events organized by Baden-Baden Galopp in 2026 — with a total prize money of around €2.9 million.

2026 Program — Three Racing Days in Four Days

Thursday, June 4th, 2026 (Corpus Christi) — Family and Children's Day

The opening day in 2026 falls on the Corpus Christi holiday. In addition to the horse races, there will be an extensive family program with activities for children, a bouncy castle world, and the popular mascot race — a highlight for the youngest visitors, where mascots from various sponsors and clubs run across the racetrack.

Friday, June 5th, 2026 — Auction

A break in terms of racing, but the Breeze-up Auction and the BBAG Spring Sale will take place — the most important breeding event of the year in German horse racing.

Saturday, June 6th, 2026 — Race Day 2

Several races, including Group and Listed races. The highlight is one of the Group races.

Sunday, June 7th, 2026 — Grand Prix of Tattersalls

The highlight of the entire meeting: the Grand Prix of Tattersalls (Group II) — 2,200 m, €70,000 prize money. 20 horses are entered, including defending champion Lordano and last year's Derby winner Hochkönig, as well as top international horses. In total, over the three racing days, there will be 27 races with 3 Group and 2 Listed races.

New Features 2026 — Modernization of the Racecourse

For the 2026 season, Baden-Baden Galopp has invested in several modernizations:

• Renovated Old Iffezheim Grandstand — the historic landmark of the facility
• 100 m² LED Big Screen — new screen for race broadcasts, photo finish displays, and program information
• Upgraded sanitary facilities
• Expanded partner and sponsor portfolio

History — Horse Racing in Iffezheim Since 1858

The Iffezheim Racecourse near Baden-Baden is one of the oldest and most reputable horse racing tracks in Europe. It was opened in 1858 — as a seasonal arena for the then fashionable spa town tourism. To this day, the close connection between a stay in Baden-Baden, gambling, and horse racing has been preserved. During the race days, the facility is one of the absolute hotspots of the South German sports and social scene.

Iffezheim and Baden-Baden in the Rastatt District

Iffezheim is located in the Rastatt district, about 8 km northwest of Baden-Baden, directly on the Rhine. With the renowned spa center Baden-Baden (Caracalla Spa, Friedrichsbad, Casino Baden-Baden) and the nearby French border, the region is one of the most attractive travel destinations on the southern Upper Rhine. The race days are traditionally combined with hotel stays and casino visits in Baden-Baden.