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From June 4 to 7, 2026 / Turniergelände Schloss Wocklum, Balve

Longines Balve Optimum Tickets

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Longines Balve Optimum

The Longines Balve Optimum 2026 is one of the most beautiful and traditional horse shows in Europe. From June 4 - 7, the Longines Balve Optimum combines tradition and world-class equestrian sport - in addition to top international riders, the best national riders will also compete in the German Championships at Schloss Wocklum.

Once a year, the world of equestrian sport comes together against the historic backdrop of Wocklum Castle. Since 1997, it has been impossible to imagine the annual equestrian sport calendar without the traditional and prestigious horse show in NRW, which is now known as the "Longines Balve Optimum". The multi-day equestrian event presents itself as a colorful mixture of top-class sport, popular sport and a varied supporting program. The Longines Balve Optimum is also the permanent venue for the German Dressage and Show Jumping Championships until 2030.

Located in the beautiful Sauerland region, the sporting event impresses with its wonderful location in a fascinating scenic backdrop. Thanks to the unique atmosphere and the combination of tradition and world-class sport, the Longines Balve Optimum has enjoyed great national and international popularity for over 70 years and is one of the largest and most prestigious sporting events in the region.

Longines Balve Optimum tickets are available from Ticketmaster.

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Turniergelände Schloss Wocklum, Balve

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  • Thursday: 09.00- 20.00
  • Friday: 08.00- ca. 20.00
  • Saturday: 08.00- 23.00
  • MEDICE Sunday: 08.00- 18.00 Uhr

Children up to 6 years:
Free admission without seating

Stroll ticket:
This ticket gives you access to the entire Wocklum Castle showgrounds. Jumping & dressage stadium without guaranteed seating; as well as to the exhibitor mile.

Jumping stadium: -all grandstand seats covered-
Thursday, Friday and Saturday: strolling ticket, free choice of seats
Sunday: numbered seats (no discount possible, only available for strolling tickets).

These tickets also give you access to the exhibitor mile.

Access to the dressage stadium (uncovered grandstand, no guaranteed seating) is
included in all the above-mentioned tickets.

Dressage stadium:
Thursday & Saturday: strolling ticket, free choice of seats
Friday & Sunday: numbered seats in the covered grandstand - access to the jumping stadium (no guaranteed seating) is included in this ticket. (The short side, uncovered grandstand is freely accessible with a general strolling ticket)

"Night of the Show" at the Springstadion (Saturday)
The Night of the Show is included in all Saturday tickets. There is free choice of seats in the stadium and therefore no fixed seating guarantee in the stands.

Family tickets:
Consist of 2 adults and 2 children (up to and including 16 years) and can only be booked on Saturday.

Reduced tickets:
The discounted strolling tickets are valid for people with disabilities, senior citizens aged 65 and over or young people aged 16 and under. As a wheelchair user, one accompanying person is included in your ticket free of charge. The areas for wheelchair users are marked on the site plan. There is no discount for fixed seating on Sundays.

Severely disabled persons with a "B" sign can also bring a free companion to the event when purchasing a discounted strolling ticket. However, there is no fixed seating entitlement for the discounted tickets.

PM members with a valid membership number have the option of booking two tickets once when ordering for a 10% discount.

General information:

VIP Hospitality:
If you are interested in VIP hospitality tickets or a VIP table, please contact Ms. Spiller directly via email spiller@balve-optimum.de

OPTIMUM Tent Table:
If you are interested in booking a table in the OPTIMUM tent, please contact the Balve office at kontakt@balve-optimum.de

For group discounts for groups of 10 or more and allotments, please contact Ticketmaster directly at gruppen@ticketmaster.de

The following group rates are available:

  • 10 persons: 1 ticket for free
  • 20 persons: 2 tickets for free etc.

Dogs are allowed on the grounds of Schloss Wocklum on a lead. Please refrain from taking your dog into the VIP area.

For people with disabilities, we have cordoned-off, marked areas at the dressage arena (next to the large grandstand) and at the show jumping arena (behind the north grandstand). Access to these areas is possible with a strolling ticket.

The return of tickets is excluded.

No replacement can be provided for lost tickets

Areas that are not open to the general public (e.g. stables and function rooms, VIP and media areas, etc.) can only be entered with a corresponding authorization/tournament pass.

Please follow the instructions of the parking attendants and park your car in the signposted parking lots, from where shuttle buses will run for you.

Yes, for private purposes of course. Publication is only permitted with press accreditation.

If you have lost something, please contact our staff at the Infopoint or the ticket office. The box office is located at the main entrance or the Infopoint in the small grove in the OPTIMUM Plaza (see site plan).

Please hand in any items you find at the main cash desk or at the Infopoint in the Exhibitor Mile.

Please check our homepage http://www.balve-optimum.de/tickets-service/hotels/ under the heading "Hotel". Here we have listed some hotels and guesthouses for you. Please book the hotels yourself.

The Sparkassen- Kinderland offers attractions and entertainment especially for our younger guests with professional animation. Further information can be found on our homepage.

Yes, the program is subject to change. Please check our homepage www.balve-optimum.de for changes.