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 begins 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, Ireland and to Czechia for the Velka Pardubika. Follow the leaderboard for placings.

Dates and venues for the 2024-25 Challenge are listed beneath with individual race details in the Race Schedule navigation.

“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.