The Crystal Cup European Cross Country Challenge brings together the finest international horses and riders to reward the most successful stable in cross country steeple chasing.
The 12 race series, with over €850,000 in prize money, is hosted by many of Europe’s premier racecourses, over unique combinations of hedges, banks, ditches and timber. The Challenge began in late August at a packed Waregem Racecourse in Belgium, whilst the final race at Lion d’Angers in late May provides a fittingly thrilling result following races in France and visits to Poland, Italy, England, Ireland and to Czechia for the Velka Pardubika. Follow the leaderboard for placings up to and including Wroclaw on October 20th, and our news pages for previews of the latest leg at Compiegne.
“France is proud to be involved in this exciting, seven-nation initiative, that brings together Europe’s leading Cross Country racecourses to celebrate the most successful stable in the 12 chosen races”
Jean d’Indy, Vice Chairman of France Galop.
Crystal Cup 2024/2025 Meetings
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| Race | Date | Location | Country | Prize Fund | |
| 1 |  |
August 27th 2024 | Waregem | Belgium | €100,000 |
| 2 |  |
September 1st 2024 | Craon | France | €85,000 |
| 3 |  |
September 28th 2024 | Merano | Italy | €40,000 |
| 4 |  |
October 13th 2024 | Pardubice | Czechia | €200,000 |
| 5 |  |
October 20th 2024 | Wroclaw | Poland | €40,000 |
| 6 |  |
November 11th 2024 | Compiegne | France | €57,000 |
| 7 |  |
December 13th 2024 | Cheltenham | England | £40,000 |
| 8 |  |
February 9th 2025 | Pau | France | €57,000 |
| 9 | |
March 12th 2025 | Cheltenham | England | £75,000 |
| 10 |  |
March 28th 2025 | Fontainebleau | France | €57,000 |
| 11 |  |
May 1st 2025 | Punchestown | Ireland | €40,000 |
| 12 |  |
May 29th 2025 | Lion d’Angers | France | €100,000 |