# Longines Global Champions Tour in Valkenswaard

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/longines-global-champions-tour-in-valkenswaard
> Updated: 2026-09-04T19:28:53.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The Longines Global Champions Tour, celebrating its 20th anniversary season, has returned to Valkenswaard, Netherlands. Founded in 2006 by Jan Tops, the tour has expanded globally to locations including Paris, Monaco, Shanghai, and Giza.

During the competition in Valkenswaard, the German team Riesenbeck International secured its fourth seasonal victory in the 2026 Global Champions League. Represented by Maximilian Weishaupt and Marco Kutscher, the team completed the course in 143.35 seconds without errors, bringing their total to 217 points and strengthening their lead in the general standings. The Istanbul Warriors and Basel Cosmopolitans follow in second and third place, respectively.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: Longines Global Champions Tour returns to Valkenswaard

The Longines Global Champions Tour returns to Valkenswaard, Netherlands, marking a significant chapter in its 20th anniversary season of international show jumping.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/longines-global-champions-tour-returns-to-valkenswaard

### 2026-09-04: Riesenbeck International wins Global Champions League in Valkenswaard

Riesenbeck International won the Global Champions League in Valkenswaard with a flawless performance, maintaining their lead in the 2026 general standings.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/riesenbeck-international-wins-global-champions-league-in-valkenswaard

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