SEE YOU IN OCTOBER!

Enjoy seven days and three nights of superstar horses, exciting equestrian sport and entertaining exhibitions, and the highlight of the week, the $340,000 Longines FEI Jumping World CupTM Washington CSI5*-W for the President’s Cup.

October 19-25, 2026 The Show Place Arena, Prince George’s Equestrian Center
14900 Pennsylvania Ave, Upper Marlboro, MD

Tickets available on Ticketmaster.com

2026 ticket information

Daytime admission is free every day (Monday-Sunday). No ticket required.
Tickets are required for evening and weekend performances (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday).
Free Parking at all times.

All purchased evening tickets are reserved seating, expect CSI2* Grand Prix which is general admission.

WIHS ticketed events available on Ticketmaster and prices are as follows (Ticketmaster fees not included):

  • Military Night, Thursday, Oct. 22: $20 adult, $15 child
  • MARS Barn Night, Friday, Oct. 23: $25 adult, $20 child
  • CSI2* Grand Prix, Saturday, Oct 24: $10 adult, children under 18 free
  • World Cup Night, Saturday, Oct 24: $40 adult, $35 child

Ticket & Dinner

  • “Watch and dine” at Saturday’s World Cup Night. Collect a hot buffet-style dinner, then eat at your seat. Includes unlimited refills of non-alcoholic beverages, and two complimentary drinks of beer or wine for ages 21+.
  • $115 adult, $100 child (Ticketmaster fees not included)
  • How to buy Ticket & Dinner Package: Click here. Find “Ticket & Dinner Package” tickets in sections 129, 130, and 131. Click on your preferred seat and choose from a Child or Adult ticket option. Add to cart and pay!
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Military and First Responder Ticket Offer supported by ROKK Solutions and PlusPR

  • 50% off Thursday, Oct. 22 WIHS Military Night tickets, adult or child, while tickets are available. To receive the discount, tickets must be purchased at The Show Place Arena box office, or select participating Military Ticket Offices with Military or VA Beneficiary ID cards or First Responder ID.
  • Offer applies to US Military active duty, reserve military and retirees, disabled veterans, and First Responders in law enforcement, paramedics (EMS/EMTs) and firefighters.

WIHS Kids’ Day Saturday, October 24, 10am – 1pm, Rain or Shine.
WIHS Kids’ Day is a free, fun, and educational event created to share the joy of horses. There are dozens of activities to do with kids, and their parents too! Visit WIHS Kids’ Day to learn more.

Want to participate in MARS Barn Night Contests? 
If your barn or any group would like to compete in barn night contents, and purchase group tickets, please visit WIHS Barn Night to fill out the request form and learn more.

Thursday, Oct 22 OPENING Night HONORING THE U.S. MILITARY
6:30 pm start time

Opening Night Honoring the U.S. Military at WIHS is all about power and speed! 

*50% off any ticket, adult or child. Available only at The Show Place Arena Box Office and Select Military Ticket Offices, with Military ID, VA Beneficiary ID and first responders IDs. US Military and First Responder ticket open to active, retired, reserve and disabled veterans, and law enforcement, teachers, paramedics, EMS, EMTs and firefighters.

Special 50% off code, USA2026, for website visitors, to be redeemed on Ticketmaster.

FRIDAY, OCT 23
MARS BARN Night
6:30 pm start time

MARS Barn Night will start with the new WIHS Pony Jumper Championships, followed by crowd favorite, WIHS Shetland Pony Steeplechase and International Jumper Accumulator Costume Class. Top riders go wild with fun and surprising costumes for both horse and rider! Visit Barn Night to learn more.

Winners of the Barn Night Contests will be named at Barn Night.

Saturday, Oct 24
CSI2* Grand Prix
1 pm start time

Saturday afternoon the new $50,000 CSI2* Ambassador’s Cup Grand Prix will take place following Kids’ Day.

All children 18 and under will get in for free with a wristband picked up from Kids’ Day from 10am-1pm, Oct 24, or at the box office. Adults can purchase tickets ahead of time through Ticketmaster or day of at the box office. 

Saturday, Oct 24
World Cup Night
6:15 pm Equitation Finals, 8:20 PM World Cup

Saturday is World Cup Night and the ring will be electric as top horses and riders from around the world take center stage for the $340,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Washington CSI5*-W for the President’s Cup with the biggest, most challenging jumps and the largest purse of the show.

But first, it’s the work-off for the three-phase WIHS Equitation Final, where a panel of judges will determine who among the talented junior riders will be named WIHS Equitation Champion.

Daytime Events

Free Admission For All! No ticket needed.

Monday, Oct 19
8 am start time

Opening day at WIHS kicks off with top professional Hunter competition. The finals for the WIHS Children’s and Adult Hunter Championships will determine the best in the country. Leaders at the WIHS Regional Horse Show will jump for their championship.

Tuesday, Oct 20
8 am start time

High Performance and Green Hunters are back in the ring for their final classes before the champions and leading riders are named. Amateur Owner Hunters, younger and older, will jump in 3’3″ and 3’6″ then hack.

Wednesday, Oct 21
8 am start time

Amateur Owner Hunters will jump 3’3″ and 3’6″ and hack for their championships, followed by Junior/Amateur Jumpers. Then the new CSI2* International Jumper division will see their first action in the ring. 

Thursday, Oct 22
7:30 am start time

Small and Large Junior Hunters start off the day with two age groups competing. Then the Junior/Amateur Jumpers are back for their Time First Round class. The afternoon will conclude with the CSI2* International Jumpers, before the ticketed evening classes begin. 

Friday, Oct 23
7:30 am start time

Small and Large Junior Hunters are back for their stake before the champions are named. Equitation Finals hunter phase starts off the rigorous three-phase WIHS Equitation Finals for junior riders. Closing the afternoon, the Low Junior and Amateur Owner Jumper riders compete in the Jumper Classic before the champion is decided.

Saturday, Oct 24
7 am start time

Pony riders start the day with small, medium, and large confirmation and under saddle classes. Starting at 1pm, afternoon classes will be ticketed. 

WIHS KIDS' Day
saturday, oct 24, 10 am- 1 pm

WIHS will host a fun-filled and educational Kids’ Day Learn more

Children under 18 attending Kids’ Day will receive free admission to the CSI2* Grand Prix.

Sunday, Oct 25
8 am start time