How to Watch the 2026 US Equestrian Open of Dressage Final: Live Stream & Schedule
Find out how to watch the 2026 US Equestrian Open of Dressage Final live on November 13–14. Get livestream details, viewing options, and competition schedule for the championship in Thermal, California.
The 2026 US Equestrian Open of Dressage Final gets underway Friday at Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, California. Ten combinations will ride the FEI Grand Prix CDI5* on Friday, and Saturday night's FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDI5* decides the champion and $200,000 in prize money.
Inaugural champion Ben Ebeling isn't in this year's field, which guarantees one thing before a single test is ridden. Whoever wins on Saturday will be a first-time US Equestrian Open of Dressage Final champion.
Friday's Grand Prix carries no prize money, but every combination needs at least 60% to ride on Saturday. The starting order is drawn in groups of five based on the final Series standings. All $200,000 is on the line in Saturday's Freestyle.
Being there
Desert International Horse Park
85-555 Airport Blvd., Thermal, CA 92274
General admission is free all weekend, with competition running Friday through Sunday. You will need a free DIHP access pass to get in.
Before Saturday's Freestyle, Becky Moody gives a free masterclass at 2 p.m., followed by a meet and greet.
VIP tables and passes in the Palm Club are available for all three days.
Where to Follow Along
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Watch LiveFriday's Grand Prix streams live on USEF Network with a free USEF fan account. Saturday's Final is on ClipMyHorse.TV, and it's free to watch there with no subscription needed. In the commentary box Steffen Peters: six-time Olympian, four-time World Equestrian Games medalist, 2009 World Cup Final champion Steven Wilde: multiple Olympic Games, European and World Championships, 100+ World Cup qualifiers Friday: watch on USEF Network → Saturday: watch free on ClipMyHorse.TV → |
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Live ScoresFollow the scoreboard ride by ride on Equestrian Hub, from the first Grand Prix test on Friday to the last Freestyle on Saturday night. Follow live scores → |
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Instagram and FacebookRide times, results and behind-the-scenes moments from Thermal, posted as they happen. Tag your posts #USEquestrianOpen. |
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The Preview PodcastAnnie Bishop and Diarmuid Byrne size up the field on the US Equestrian Open Podcast: Geñay Vaughn and Gino as favorites, Devon Kane and Vamos's consistency, Ali Potasky and INXS off a personal best, and the experienced pairs who could spring an upset. Listen to the preview → |
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Read the Build-UpFour to Follow profiled four of the ten finalists ahead of the weekend, and the previews break down each night. |
Four to Follow 2026
| Geñay Vaughn Gino → | Devon Kane Vamos → |
| Ali Potasky INXS → | Kristina Harrison-Antell Finley → |
The previews
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Grand Prix preview Live Thursday
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Freestyle preview Live Saturday morning
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EquiRatings for the NumbersFor the data behind the rides, EquiRatings will be posting averages, personal bests and head-to-heads across the weekend. Follow EquiRatings → |
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The 2026 Final Fan GuideAll ten finalists, their form, the head-to-heads and the Series story in one place, with data and analysis by EquiRatings. Open the fan guide → |
The mission of the US Equestrian Open is to grow and foster a deeper connection to equestrian sport by delivering a premier, unified championship series that engages a broader fanbase through top-level competition, storytelling, and a dynamic, entertaining experience.
