Millstreet named as host venue for U25 FEI World Eventing Championships 2026

Millstreet Green Glens Arena (Photo Bit Media)

The International Governing Body for Equestrian sports, the FEI, has confirmed that Millstreet International Horse Trials in Co Cork has been selected as the venue for the inaugural FEI World Eventing Championships for Under 25 riders in 2026.

Millstreet submitted a formal bid to host the Championships earlier this year and was approved as the successful host venue by the FEI Board today (November 7th 2025) at the FEI General Assembly in Hong Kong, China.

This very first edition of the U25 Eventing World Championships, which is a new concept introduced by the FEI to provide a stepping stone for riders transitioning from youth to senior international competition. will take place in July 2026 in Millstreet. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Green Glens Arena and Drishane Castle, Millstreet is a venue with a strong track record of hosting international equestrian competitions, including multiple European Youth Championships, Olympic Qualifiers and Nations Cups.

Drishane Castle Millstreet (Photo Bit Media)

Speaking after the announcement, Millstreet’s Thomas Duggan said:

“This is a World Championships for Ireland, not just for Millstreet. I dare say we will have a lot of Irish horses coming full circle and returning back here to Ireland to compete. We have been working away on the venue here, we have a lot of work done on the course putting in new jumps and a new bank, so that’s going on anyway, Championships or no Championships, you are all the time working on it.. Our two course builders have been here for the last three weeks and will be here for another three weeks working on new jumps. We got most of the ground broken when it was dry and they have been building jumps inside now since the weather has been bad so it’s working out well.”

Irish Horse Board Director General, Alison Corbally added:
I want to congratulate the Thomas, Emma and Noel C Duggan, and all those involved at Millstreet International on the fantastic news that they have been chosen to host the very first U25 FEI Eventing World Championships in 2026. Millstreet has a long track record in hosting world class competitions and it is fitting for these Championships to be held in Ireland where the worlds best event horses are bred and we look forward to what I am sure will be a very successful and exciting Championships.”