Asian Games 2026 Equestrian 2nd final event – 25 Sep
September 25 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
One of the ultimate medal events at the Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya 2026 is the Equestrian Dressage Team Final & Individual Qualifier. The competition will be held in Asia’s most prestigious Membership hosted by the JRA Equestrian Park in Tokyo, Japan, on Friday, 25 September 2026, where the top Dressage riders and their horses from Asia are competing for team medals and for places in the individual membership Championship.
This ride is the second of the Dressage programme and very important as it doubles up the important roles of being both a dressage and a hack session. It determines the Dressage Team medals and is the last qualification round for anyone who wants to go on to take part in the Individual Freestyle Final on 26 September 2026.
Equestrian Dressage Team Final
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Sport | Equestrian |
| Discipline | Dressage |
| Event | Dressage Team Final & Individual Qualifier |
| Date | Friday, 25 September 2026 |
| Competition Day | Day 2 of Dressage |
| Venue | JRA Equestrian Park |
| Host City | Tokyo |
| Host Country | Japan |
About the Event
The Dressage Team Final & Individual Qualifier is a top-level equestrian Dressage competition at the Asian Games. It’s a showcase of the best rider/horse teams from all over Asia, who are assessed on technical precision, rhythm, balance, elegance, accuracy, and harmony.
There are two internationally recognised Dressage tests on the day of the competition (25 September):
- Intermediate I (Small Tour) – A technical test which demonstrates the horse’s training, suppleness, accuracy and responsiveness through advanced movements.
- Grand Prix Special (Big Tour) – Advanced team Dressage event with a higher level of movements that requires a high level of control, collection, and precision.
Competition Format
The Dressage Team Final is run in accordance with the rules set out by the FEI – which are the same as those used internationally.
- Riders chosen to represent their National Olympic Committee (NOC) as teams.
- In the rider category, there are two levels that riders compete: Intermediate I (Small Tour) and Grand Prix Special (Big Tour).
- An international panel of judges will judge.
- Judgement of Precision, Rhythm, suppleness, impulsion, balance, rider’s effectiveness and harmony between rider and horse is selected.
- The overall team results are used to rank in medals.
- Individual scores are also used to decide who goes to the Individual Freestyle Final.
Schedule for 25 September
| Session | Competition |
|---|---|
| Morning | Intermediate I (Small Tour) |
| Afternoon | Grand Prix Special (Big Tour) |
| End of Competition | Dressage Team Medal Ceremony |
| After Results | Individual Freestyle Qualifiers Confirmed |
Host Country:
Japan is the host country of the 20th Asian Games (Aichi – Nagoya 2026).
Venue:
Equestrian Dressage Team Final & Individual Qualifier will be held at JRA Equestrian Park in Setagaya, Tokyo.
Latest Updates
Stay updated with all the latest updates regarding the Equestrian Dressage Team Final & Individual Qualifier Event at 2026 Asian Games.
- Official start lists
- Rider-and-horse combinations
- Draw order
- Schedule updates
- Withdrawals
- Weather conditions
- Live scores
- Team standings
- Medal winners
- Qualified riders for the Freestyle Final
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What date will be the Asian Games Equestrian Dressage Team Final?
The event will take place on Friday, 25th September 2026.
What will be the location for the event?
The contest will take place at JRA Equestrian Park, in Tokyo, Japan.
On which day is there a competition on 25 Sept?
Intermediate I (Small Tour) – Grand Prix Special (Big Tour) are the types of classes that the riders will compete in.
Confirmed Schedule Update
Based on the official 2026 Asian Games competition calendar, equestrian on this date: 1 gold medal final scheduled on this date. Across the full equestrian competition (21 September–4 October), 7 gold medals are awarded in total across Dressage, Eventing and Jumping (individual and team).
Source: Wikipedia (2026 Asian Games competition calendar) / AINAGOC.