Anderson Lima to Design Courses for the FEI World Cup™ Finals 2026 in Fort Worth

Renowned Mexican course designer Anderson Lima will design the courses for the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final 2026, scheduled to take place from April 8–12, 2026, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. The event, organized by the Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) in partnership with the City of Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Sports Commission, will also host the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final, bringing together the world’s elite in both jumping and dressage.

A Leading Name in International Course Design

Anderson Lima is recognized as one of the most respected course designers on the international show jumping scene. His signature has appeared at top-level competitions such as the Longines Global Champions Tour in Mexico City, the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Spruce Meadows, and several Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ qualifiers around the world, including Santa Anita and Fort Worth.
In addition to his extensive experience as a head designer, Lima has been part of the design teams for the Olympic Games, the Pan American Games, and multiple FEI World Cup™ Finals, solidifying his reputation as one of the sport’s most accomplished professionals.

A Team of Highly Qualified Officials

Joining Lima, Portugal’s Bernardo Costa Cabral will serve as Foreign Technical Delegate, while Norway’s Carsten Soerlie will preside as President of the Ground Jury. The jury will also include Leslie Brown, David Distler, Neil O’Connor (all USA), and Andrew Pollard (GBR).
Dan Reed (USA) will serve as Chief Jumping Steward, with Monica Gomez-Su (MEX) appointed as Overseas Steward, and Cesar Hirsch (VEN) as Overall Steward.

A Prestigious Equestrian Tradition

First held in 1979, the FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final is the pinnacle of the indoor show jumping season, featuring the best horse-and-rider combinations from around the globe. The United States has hosted the event several times, including in Baltimore (1980), Tampa (1989), Del Mar (1992), Las Vegas (2000, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2015), and Omaha (2017, 2023).

The FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final, launched in 1986, also has a rich history in the U.S., with past editions held in Los Angeles (1995), Las Vegas, and Omaha, all of which have become iconic venues for the sport.

An Event Not to Be Missed

The 2026 edition promises a unique combination of top sport, tradition, and modernity in one of America’s most dynamic equestrian settings. All-session tickets are now available at fortworth2026.com/tickets.
VIP reservations and group sales are also available by contacting the organizers directly at shall@dickiesarena.com.

For more details and the full schedule of the FEI World Cup™ Finals 2026, visit the official website www.fortworth2026.com.

Press release FEI

Ph Mackenzie Clark

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