March 19, 2024 – Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) welcomes athletes, media and fans from around the world as CSIO5* competition begins on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in the final week of the Winter Spectacular Show Series, which features the Longines League of Nations™ Team Competition on Saturday, March 23. As one of the most anticipated competitions on the equestrian calendar and the second stop on the global tour for the inaugural Longines League of Nations™, it’s a can’t-miss event.
Eight of the top 10-ranked Jumping athletes in the world will be at WEC – Ocala this week to compete for winning honors with Longines League of Nations™ teams lined up from the United States, Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland. Along with the 40 riders that will compete in the Longines League of Nations™, an additional 21 athletes representing Australia, Canada, Colombia, Israel, New Zealand and the United States will forge their five-star path around the WEC Grand Arena throughout the week. The U.S. team will be represented by Kent Farrington, Laura Kraut, Aaron Vale and McLain Ward, and they will be joined by many other international Olympians from around the world all seeking victory in this top-rated international show.
Don’t miss a moment of the action!
Event Schedule: On Thursday, March 21, a field of the world’s best Jumping athletes vies for $330,000 in prize money in the Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSIO5*, held under the lights of the WEC Grand Arena. Secure your spot with reserved seats while they last.
The week reaches a pinnacle on Saturday with the $770,000 Longines League of Nations™ Team Competition, where the world’s top 10 teams compete in a two-round format.
2:00 p.m. – Seating Open
4:00 p.m. – Parade of Nations
4:30 p.m. – First Round, Top 10 Teams
7:30 p.m. – Second Round, Top 8 Teams
*All competition start times are subject to change
Find all the details on the latest schedule for the full week of events online.
Tickets and Admission: Select ticketing options are still available for the week. Daily General Admission tickets will remain available for purchase online via weclonginesleagueofnations.com. Walk-up, standing-room-only General Admission tickets will also be available to purchase day-of with card payments only, while capacity allows. Seating is not included in General Admission tickets. Reserved seating is sold out for Saturday, March 23. Limited seating is still available for purchase for the Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSIO5* on Thursday, March 21.
How To Watch: Live streaming of competition throughout the week in the WEC Grand Arena is available on ClipMyHorse.tv, while Saturday’s Longines League of Nations™ will be aired through FEI.TV.
Orders of go, live scoring, course maps and results are available at Longines Timing.
Be Social: Follow World Equestrian Center – Ocala on Facebook and Instagram to stay up-to-date on the latest event coverage, equestrian competition and what’s happening at WEC all year long.
Take part in the Chasing Jumps treasure hunt by finding hidden QR codes on-site during your visit to WEC – Ocala, and play online via FEI.org.
Use the tags #WECOcala, #FEIJumping, #LonginesLeagueofNations, #LLN, #OneJumpingDream, #OneNation and #GloryAwaits to share in the excitement and join the global conversation during the Longines League of Nations™ series.
Activity Highlight: Don’t miss the free-to-attend All for the Horses Expo presented by Ariat and held in Exposition Center 2 on March 22-24. Explore all-equine vendors with tack, feed, tractors, trailers and apparel, plus afternoon entertainment and a kids’ corral. The All for the Horses Expo presented by Ariat will be open from 9am to 6pm on Friday and Saturday, March 22-23, and 9am to 3pm on Sunday, March 24. Reentry to the Grand Plaza will be allowed for ticketed attendees.
Entrance and Parking: When coming to WEC – Ocala to watch competition, enter the property from the main entrance off of 80th Avenue. Please anticipate a high volume of traffic. The parking team on-site will direct you to the appropriate parking lots per day. Designated accessible parking will be available to guests who require it. Shuttles will be running to assist with transit to the Grand Plaza. Exclusively for Saturday, March 23, valet parking will be available for $40 per vehicle (card payments only) on premium paved parking lots outside of Indoor Arena 1. Please request valet services from the parking team upon entry.
Entry Points and Check-In: The Grand Plaza will be closed and inaccessible prior to the event admission start time on Wednesday through Saturday. For attendees who pre-purchased General Admission tickets, enter the Grand Plaza between Indoor Arenas 1 and 2. Photo ID recommended for ticket verification. Walk-up, Standing-room-only General Admission tickets can be purchased by card only between Indoor Arenas 1 and 2 and between vendor village and Indoor Arena 4, while capacity allows.
On Wednesday through Friday, the Grand Plaza opens for ticketed General Admission at 5:30pm. The Grand Plaza will be closed to the general public from 4:30pm to 5:30pm on Wednesday through Friday. On Saturday, March 23, the Grand Plaza opens for ticketed General Admission at 2pm The Grand Plaza will be closed to the general public from 1pm to 2pm.
Experience the thrill of the action first-hand with a range of world-class spectator experiences designed for every enthusiast. Don’t miss a moment by reserving your accommodations on-site in the heart of America’s horse country.
For additional information, visit www.weclonginesleagueofnations.com.