Evening Tickets Start at $20, 2* Grand Prix Free for Kids, Saturday Kids’ Day and Daytime Sessions Are Free for All
Upper Marlboro, MD – Tickets for the 2026 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) presented by MARS Equestrian™ in The Show Place Arena at Prince George’s Equestrian Center on October 19–25 are now available for purchase at www.WIHS.org/tickets and through Ticketmaster.
There’s nothing quite like the excitement of WIHS! From thrilling competition featuring Olympic and international stars to crowd-favorite exhibitions, one-of-a-kind shopping, and affordable fun for the whole family, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Reserve your seats now for Thursday’s Opening Night Salute to Service, Friday’s MARS Barn Night, and the can’t-miss World Cup Saturday evening.
Some of the best riders in the world will be competing at the 2026 WIHS. Photo by Shawn McMillen Photography
Looking for even more? Daytime competition runs Monday through Sunday, with free admission to most daytime sessions, including the fan-favorite Kids’ Day on Saturday. (Adults are ticketed for Saturday afternoon’s Grand Prix CSI2*). Whether you’re a lifelong equestrian or experiencing the sport for the first time, WIHS offers an unforgettable week of world-class entertainment.
All tickets are reserved seating at one set price, making it easy to choose where you want to watch the show. Those who want to see riders prepare before they enter the ring can sit by the in-gate, while others who need a birds-eye view of the course can choose from the long side of The Show Place Arena.
On Saturday evening, in addition to reserved ticket seating, you also have the choice to watch and dine. This ticket package includes a hot buffet-style dinner you can enjoy at your seat, unlimited refills of non-alcoholic beverages, and two complimentary drinks of beer or wine for guests aged 21+.
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Celebrate a Salute to Service on Thursday evening with top jumping competition. Photo by Shawn McMillen Photography
Thursday, October 22 – Opening Night Salute to Service
- Reserved Seat Tickets: Adult $20, Child $15
- First class starts at 6:30 p.m.
- $63,000 Welcome Stake
- $63,000 Stars and Stripes Speed Stake
- 50% discount for military, first responders, and teachers through Ticketmaster with code “USA2026”
Get your group together for MARS Barn Night on Friday.
Photo by Hannah Jones Photography
Come see the incredible horse and rider costumes on MARS Barn Night. Photo by Hannah Jones Photography
Friday, October 23 – MARS Barn Night, “Star-Spangled WIHS”
- Reserved Seat Tickets: Adult $25, Child $20
- Discounted Group Ticket Sales Available Through the Box Office
- First class starts at 6:30 p.m.
- $63,000 Accumulator Costume Class
- WIHS Pony Jumper Championships, presented by World Wide Technology
- WIHS Shetland Pony Steeplechase Championship Race
- Barn Night Contest Winners
- International Jumpers Autograph Signing
Meet your favorite international jumping athletes at the autograph session on Friday night. Photo by Hannah Jones Photography
A fan-favorite, the WIHS Shetland Pony Steeplechase Championship race returns on Friday night. Photo by Hannah Jones Photography
Saturday, October 24 – Ambassador’s Cup Grand Prix CSI2*
- Open Seat Tickets: Adult $10, Children under 18 are free with wristbands available during WIHS Kids’ Day and at the arena box office
Saturday, October 24 – World Cup Night, “Legends Are Made Here”
- Reserved Seat Tickets: Adult $45, Child $35
- Ticketed Dinner: Adult $115, Child $100
- WIHS Equitation Finals Top 10 Work-Off – starts at 6:15 p.m.
- $340,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Washington CSI5*-W – starts at 8:30 p.m.
The pinnacle of five-star jumping is on Saturday night. Photo by Devyn Ivy Media
Don’t miss Kids’ Day on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It’s a free, rain-or-shine family event full of pony rides, crafts, a pony kissing booth, face painting, and more. Plus, everyone can watch kids and ponies compete in the arena during the daytime session for free, and children under 18 can watch the Ambassador’s Cup Grand Prix CSI2* fpr free and adult tickets are only $10. Kids’ Day is an unforgettable introduction to the magic of horses and the world of WIHS.
