2026 BE, FEI & National Fixtures Calendar

Heads up eventing grooms! British Eventing has released the FEI Calendar (2026–2031) and the 2026 National Fixtures Calendar.

Designed to give grooms, riders, and teams a clear view of the year ahead. The calendar includes events from BE80 through to 5* and helps everyone plan their season, prepare horses, and make the most of every opportunity.

The 2025 season saw strong growth across the eventing calendar, with run numbers up 3%, especially in BE105, BE100, and BE90.

A more stable early and late season, with fewer weather-related cancellations, also gave grooms and organisers confidence to plan ahead.

Planning the calendar

Every calendar is carefully designed by British Eventing’s Fixtures Panel, working with organisers, riders, and owners to ensure the sport develops at every level. “Every single date is part of a much bigger picture,” explains Rosie Williams, CEO of British Eventing. “It’s about mapping pathways from BE80 to 5*, giving horses and riders the right opportunities to progress, and making sure everyone on the team knows what to expect.”

For grooms, this planning affects everything from travel and yard preparation to daily schedules at events. Course design, timing, and ground conditions can make a huge difference, and safety infrastructure requires extra hands and attention on the ground.

What’s new in 2026

The 2026 calendar balances elite preparation with grassroots opportunities, giving grooms a chance to support horses and riders across all levels. Key updates include:

• New or returning fixtures: Pontispool returns with BE80–100, Waverton House joins as a new venue, and Belsay hosts the Chatsworth FEI fixture.

• Expanded classes: Lincoln adds a BE90, Osberton International adds a BE90 and CCI1P for ponies, Bicton International adds a CCI3S, and more.

• Venue changes: Breckenbrough returns to its traditional slot, Kingston Maurward replaces Launceston, and several Scottish and South West venues adjust timing.

• Cancellations and breaks:C Horseheath, Munstead (1), Calmsden, Launceston, Catton Park International, and Bishop Burton (2) take planned breaks or leave the calendar.

These updates ensure a balanced, sustainable, and exciting season for riders, horses, and grooms alike. Early-bird entries and confirmed schedules mean teams can plan travel, accommodation, and workloads well in advance.

All THE DATES

3rd–5th April — Thoresby Park 
17th–19th April — Burnham Market 
25th–26th April — Kelsall Hill 
7th–10th May — Badminton 
16th–17th May — Belsay 
22nd–24th May — Osberton (1) 
27th–31st May — Bicton Arena (1) 
11th–14th June — Bramham 
24th–28th June — Alnwick Ford 
10th–12th July — Aston-Le-Walls 
30th July–2nd August — Burgham 
31st July–2nd August — Bishop Burton & Festival of Youth 
13th–16th August — Hartpury 
20th–23rd August — Frickley Park 
27th–30th August — Scone Palace 
28th–31st August — Wellington 
3rd–6th September — Burghley 
10th–13th September — Cornbury House 
17th–20th September — Blenheim Palace 
26th–27th September — South of England 
1st–4th October — Osberton (2) 
7th October — Little Downham 
23rd–25th October — Bicton Arena (2) 

View the fixtures calendar on the British Eventing website here. Please note that the website is updating at the moment and will take time for all the fixtures to upload. 

You can also view a PDF of the calendar here.