77th Oldenburg State Tournament 2026
Edition 2026 Equestrian show Heritage History

77th Oldenburg State Tournament 2026

Nations Cup CAIO and German Championships for Four-in-Hand — July 22 to 26, 2026

Rastede — Landkreis Ammerland (03451) Since 1949
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Dates 22 Jul — 26 Jul 2026
Venue Rastede (03451)
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About Oldenburg State Tournament

The Oldenburg State Tournament in Rastede is one of Northern Germany's most important equestrian events. The 77th edition takes place from July 22 to 26, 2026, in the Rastede Palace Park — for the first time featuring a Nations Cup CAIO and the German Championships for Four-in-Hand. Over 100 competitions in show jumping, dressage, and driving.

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Equestrian Tradition Since 1949

The Oldenburg State Tournament has been held in Rastede since 1949 and is one of Northern Germany's most significant equestrian tournaments. The tournament grounds in the Rastede Palace Park provide the perfect setting for a five-day festival centered around show jumping, dressage, and driving. Riders from all over Germany and internationally compete in Rastede every year.

77th Edition 2026 — With CAIO and German Championship

The 77th edition takes place from Wednesday, July 22, to Sunday, July 26, 2026. The 2026 edition features two sporting highlights that elevate the tournament to a new level:

  • Nations Cup CAIO (Concours d'Attelage International Officiel) — an international four-in-hand competition
  • German Championships for Four-in-Hand — the national crown of four-in-hand driving

In total, over 100 competitions in the disciplines of show jumping, dressage, and driving are on the program — a range that few other German equestrian tournaments of this magnitude offer.

Program and Atmosphere

The five days are divided into classes for juniors, amateurs, and professionals. A horse show program, a horse market, gastronomy, and a children's program round off the experience. Ticket pre-sales run from April 8 to June 30, 2026.

Rastede — Equestrian Tradition Meets Palace Park

Rastede is closely linked to equestrian sports — the Oldenburg Horse breeding is one of Germany's most important warmblood breeds. The State Tournament is the central event of this tradition, attracting riders, breeders, and fans from all over Northern Germany.

Oldenburg State Tournament — edition 2026

The 77th Oldenburg State Tournament 2026 takes place from Wednesday, July 22, to Sunday, July 26, in the Rastede Palace Park. Premiering with the CAIO Nations Cup and the German Championships for Four-in-Hand. Over 100 competitions in show jumping, dressage, and driving. Pre-sale April 8–June 30, 2026.

Key Dates

  • Date: July 22–26, 2026 (77th Edition)
  • Location: Tournament grounds, Rastede Palace Park
  • Competitions: 100+ in Show Jumping, Dressage, Driving
  • Highlights: CAIO Nations Cup, German Championships for Four-in-Hand (Premieres)
  • Pre-sale: April 8 to June 30, 2026

Programme Oldenburg State Tournament 2026

2026 Program — Focus Areas

  • Show Jumping: Competitions of all levels, from junior sport to the top class
  • Dressage: Classes for amateurs and professionals
  • Driving — Premiere: CAIO Nations Cup (international four-in-hand)
  • Premiere: German Championships for Four-in-Hand
  • Show program and horse market
  • Children's program, gastronomy, exhibitor mile
  • Award ceremonies and galas

Detailed schedule and entry list available at oldenburger-landesturnier.de.

Highlights Oldenburg State Tournament 2026

For the first time, the CAIO Nations Cup and German Championships for Four-in-Hand in Rastede — five days of show jumping, dressage, and driving in the historic Palace Park.

Prices Oldenburg State Tournament 2026

Day tickets and 5-day passes, pre-sale April 8–June 30, 2026

Practical information — Oldenburg State Tournament

Getting There

Tournament grounds in the Rastede Palace Park, entrance Friedhofsweg / Oldenburger Straße. Via the A 29 (Rastede exit). Train connection at Rastede station. Large parking lots available during the tournament.

Admission

Day tickets and 5-day passes — Pre-sale from April 8 to June 30, 2026. Details at oldenburger-landesturnier.de.

Tip

Those who want to see top-level sport should come on the weekend: Saturday/Sunday feature the high-ranking show jumping competitions and the CAIO competition.

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