Tickets for the LeMieux National Championships 2026 are now LIVE

Get ready to experience the pinnacle of British dressage as the LeMieux National Dressage Championships return to Somerford Park from 10–13 September 2026, and make use of the early bird offer available now!

Set in the stunning Cheshire countryside at Somerford Park, the LeMieux National Championships promise four unforgettable days of top-class competition. With over 700 combinations, three arenas and four days of championship action, it’s the ultimate celebration of British dressage.

Whether you’re cheering on friends and fan-favourite combinations from the grandstands, socialising in the food court, or browsing for bargains in the trade stand village, there’s something for everyone.

Timetable

Plan your visit and discover what’s on:

Thursday 10 September

LeMieux Arena

Equissage Pulse Para Gold Championship: 8.00 – 10.54

Fairfax Saddles Prix St Georges Gold Championship: 11.04 – 17.50

Kudos Arena

HorseQuest Elementary Silver Championship: 7.56 – 13.30

Stübben Intermediate II Gold Championship: 13.40 – 17.00

Vector Arena

Absolute Equestrian Collective Preliminary Silver Championship: 8.00 – 15.36

Friday 11 September

LeMieux Arena

D&H Intermediate I Gold Championship: 8.05 – 15.10

Fairfax Saddles Prix St Georges Freestyle Gold Championship: 15.20 – 17.40

Kudos Arena

KBIS Young Dressage Horse 4-Year-Old Championship: 8.00 – 10.02

BETTALIFE Novice Gold Championship: 10.15 – 16.10

Vector Arena

TopSpec Medium Silver Championship: 7.50 – 13.24

Fairfax Saddles Prix St Georges Silver Championship: 14.00 – 16.50

Saturday 12 September

LeMieux Arena

KBIS Young Dressage Horse 7-Year-Old Championship: 7.53 – 9.55

LeMieux Grand Prix Gold Championship: 13.50 – 17.43

D&H Intermediate I Freestyle Gold Championship: 13.50 – 17.43

MASTERCLASS: 15.30 – 16.00

Salute to champions: 16.00

Kudos Arena

TopSpec Medium Gold Championship: 8.00 – 12.46

KBIS Young Dressage Horse 5-Year-Old (pre-judging): 13.05 - 15.12

KBIS Young Dressage Horse 6-Year-Old (pre-judging): 15.22 - 17.40

Vector Arena

D&H Intermediate I Silver Championship: 8.05 - 10.35

BETTALIFE Novice Silver Championship: 10.50 - 16.20

Sunday 13 September

LeMieux Arena

British Dressage Advanced Medium Gold Championship: 7.55 - 12.15

KBIS Young Dressage Horse 5-Year-Old Final: 12.25 -  13.05

KBIS Young Dressage Horse 6-Year-Old Final: 13.55 - 14.35

Masterclass: 14.30 - 15.00

Kudos Grand Prix Freestyle Gold Championship: 15.05 - 16.45

Presentation of the 2026 LeMieux National Dressage Champion

Kudos Arena

British Dressage Under 21 Championship: 7.50 - 10.51

HorseQuest Elementary Gold Championship: 11.01 - 16.07

Vector Arena

Absolute Equestrian Collective Preliminary Gold Championship: 7.53 - 10.30

British Dressage Advanced Medium Silver Championship: 10.40 - 15.15 

Tickets

We are delighted to announce that there is a price freeze on last year’s prices, but BD members will now receive an enhanced discount of 15% making these tickets even better value for money. Parking is free, and your ticket includes full access to the arena-side grandstand viewing.

Following on last year’s success, the 25% discount for young people aged 16-25  will remain in place to make sure our BD Youth members can come and be inspired to be the future of our sport at an even more affordable price. Children under the age of 16 are permitted free entry.

The ever-popular ringside pavilion offers another way to enjoy the championships in style and each paid ticket (age 16+) now includes a free hot drink to be redeemed by 12.00 midday for the day of entry*. Enjoy prime viewing of the Kudos and Main Arena with an exclusive food and drink menu, so you can sit back and enjoy the competition with a glass of bubbly or your favourite refreshment: it’s the perfect spot to relax, socialise and soak up the atmosphere while watching the country’s top combinations in action.

Children (under the age 16) are permitted free entry into the pavilion when accompanied by an adult with a paid ticket.

If you buy a season pass for all four days of the Championships, we’ll give you the first day absolutely free! This amazing deal applies to all ticket types. So why not come and make a week of it- you can also take advantage of our exclusive offer with our partner hotel offers (more details, including how to access this discount, can be found here), or camping packages are also available.   

Those who are camping or bringing a caravan to stay on site will also receive the incredible 15% discount on ticket pricing.

Visit our website to explore all ticket options and secure the best price with our early bird offer, available until midnight on 31 July.

If you’re new to the LeMieux Nationals, explore everything the show has to offer, from the competition schedule to event highlights and more, by visiting the BD Nationals website via the button below.

VISIT THE NATIONALS WEBSITE

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

*One (1) standard size barista coffee/tea/warm drink to be provided to each paid Nationals Pavilion ticket buyer. No substitutes or alternative options are available. Upon initial entry to the pavilion where a guest receives their wrist band, a voucher will be presented that is for use in the pavilion bar only and children using a free ticket will not be eligible. For full terms and conditions, please see the LeMieux Nationals website.