# Aachen 2026 FEI World Equestrian Championships > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/aachen-2026-equestrian-world-championships > Updated: 2026-08-15T05:08:00.000Z. Sources: 42. Developments: 8. The 2026 FEI World Equestrian Championships are being held at Aachen’s Soers venue from 11 to 23 August, featuring approximately 650 athletes and 800 horses from nearly 70 nations. The event covers six disciplines: show jumping, dressage, para-dressage, vaulting, driving, and eventing. Leading up to the competition, the German dressage team faced significant setbacks following the withdrawal of two Olympians. Jessica von Bredow-Werndl withdrew after her horse, Diallo, suffered a fatal brain hemorrhage, and Ingrid Klimke withdrew to protect her horse, Vayron, following an injury. These absences necessitated the inclusion of replacement pairs, such as Tobias Nabben and Forster. In the dressage competition, Germany secured the gold medal in the team standings, led by riders including Isabell Werth and Katharina Hemmer, with Great Britain taking silver and Denmark bronze. Individual standout performances include Frederic Wandres, who led with a score of 75.963% on Bluetooth OLD, and Raphael Netz in third place. The championships have drawn high-profile interest, including attendees such as Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands, Queen Mary of Denmark, and Infanta Elena of Spain. Princess Amalia noted her connection to horses as a “love from childhood.” As the event progresses, it faces scrutiny regarding animal welfare. A survey of 971 readers showed divided opinions, with 419 opposing the use of horses for sporting entertainment. Concerns have been intensified by a heatwave in North Rhine-Westphalia, with temperatures reaching 35 degrees Celsius. While animal rights organizations have called for a pause in competitions, the Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein (ALRV) and local veterinary authorities stated that heat mitigation measures are being implemented. ## Claims - The FEI World Championships will be held in Aachen from 11 to 23 August 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Approximately 650 athletes and 800 horses from about 50 nations will compete. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Six disciplines will be contested: dressage, eventing, vaulting, jumping, para‑dressage and driving. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Defending team champions are Sweden (jumping), Denmark (dressage) and Germany (eventing). (corroborated by 2 sources) - Henrik von Eckermann is the world‑ranking No. 1 jumper and Charlotte Fry is a double world champion in dressage. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Broadcast will be partially on WDR free TV and fully streamed on ClipMyHorse. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Key broadcast dates include a live countdown on 10 August 2026 (16:15‑16:45), the opening ceremony on 11 August (20:15‑21:45) and dressage coverage on 14 August (14:45‑17:00). (corroborated by 2 sources) - The championships will award 59 gold, 59 silver and 59 bronze medals to 879 participants from nearly 70 nations. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-15: Aachen hosts FEI World Equestrian Championships amid welfare debate The FEI World Equestrian Championships in Aachen face debate over animal welfare and heat safety as 650 athletes compete, amid a public poll showing divided views on the sport's modern relevance. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aachen-hosts-fei-world-equestrian-championships-amid-welfare-debate ### 2026-08-13: European royals attend FEI World Equestrian Championships in Aachen European royals, including Princess Amalia and Queen Mary, attended the FEI World Equestrian Championships in Aachen, where Germany dominated the dressage competition. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/princess-amalia-attends-fei-world-equestrian-championships-in-aachen ### 2026-08-11: UAE names show jumping team for 2026 FEI World Championships The UAE has named its show jumping team for the 2026 FEI World Championships in Aachen, Germany, a key event for qualifying for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uae-names-show-jumping-team-for-2026-fei-world-championships ### 2026-08-08: Aachen to host 2026 FEI World Equestrian Championships The 2026 FEI World Equestrian Championships will be held in Aachen, Germany, featuring six disciplines including dressage and show jumping, with high stakes for 2028 Olympic qualification. 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aachen-to-host-fei-world-championships-with-extensive-german-tv-coverage ### 2026-08-05: Aachen Equestrian World Championships Confront Team Selections and Horse Losses Germany's ARD series 'Ride' follows show‑jumpers aiming for the 2026 Aachen World Championships, while dressage Olympians von Bredow‑Werndl and Klimke withdraw from the 2025 event after horse injuries and death 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aachen-equestrian-world-championships-confront-team-selections-and-horse-losses ### 2026-08-04: Aachen 2026 FEI World Championships scheduled with TV and streaming dates The FEI World Championships in Aachen (11‑23 Aug 2026) will host ~650 athletes from 50 nations in six horse‑sport disciplines, with TV coverage on WDR and live streaming on ClipMyHorse. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-hosts-2026-fei-world-equestrian-championships-in-aachen-and-verden ### 2026-07-31: Aachen Equestrian World Championships 2026 sparks new media projects YouTube series and a special magazine issue spotlight the 2026 Aachen World Equestrian Championships, offering expert analysis, community input, and comprehensive coverage of all disciplines. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aachen-equestrian-world-championships-2026-sparks-new-media-projects ### 2026-07-25: Official Magazine for FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 Launched A 116‑page official magazine for the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 has been released, featuring schedules, athlete profiles and interviews ahead of the August competition at Germany’s Allianz Park. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/official-magazine-for-fei-world-championships-aachen-2026-launched --- Cite as: Aachen 2026 FEI World Equestrian Championships. 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