When Is the 2026 US Equestrian Open of Eventing Final? The Full Schedule

Planning your weekend at the US Equestrian Open of Eventing Final? Here's when everything happens. Dressage starts Thursday, cross-country runs Saturday, and the Final is decided in the show jumping arena on Sunday.

The 2026 Final runs October 8 to 11 at Morven Park, with competition from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Dressage runs Thursday and Friday. Cross-country is Saturday, October 10. Sunday, October 11 brings the final horse inspection, show jumping and the awards presentation.  The week opens on Wednesday, October 7 with the first horse inspection at 2 p.m.

US Equestrian Open Final, CCI4*-L
Tentative schedule. Subject to change with entry numbers.
Day Date Final (CCI4*-L)
Wednesday October 7 First horse inspection, 2 p.m.
Thursday October 8 Dressage
Friday October 9 Dressage
Saturday October 10 Cross-country
Sunday October 11 Final horse inspection, show jumping, awards
Source: USEA event listing.
Why the Leader Goes Last

The running order builds toward a finish. Cross-country runs in reverse order of the dressage standings. Show jumping runs in reverse order of the combined dressage and cross-country score. The last horse into the arena on Sunday is the leader.

Times are tentative and can change with entry numbers. The full schedule will be posted on the Morven Park Equestrian Center site before event weekend.

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