Qualified Teams Announced for Longines League of Nations™ 2025

Italy will make their series debut…

The world’s finest Jumping teams are all set for another year of thrilling equestrian action ahead of the Longines League of Nations™ 2025 season.

The 10 qualified teams have now been announced ahead of the competition’s second season, which will conclude with the series final in Barcelona (ESP).

Inaugural winners Germany return automatically as holders and will be joined by newcomers Italy, who are to make their Longines League of Nations™ debut.

Also set for 2025 are Ireland, who finished top of the qualification standings. France, USA and Paris 2024 Olympic Team Jumping champions Great Britain are next in line.

Belgium and Switzerland return for the second season, as do The Netherlands and Sweden, who finished second and third respectively during the 2024 Longines League of Nations™ Final.

Todd Hinde, FEI Jumping Director, said: "The Longines League of Nations™ is the pinnacle of the FEI Team Jumping competitions worldwide. For the second consecutive year, we’ll see the top nations compete for a place in the final in Barcelona. The competition's strength lies in bringing together the finest human and equine Jumping athletes on the world stage and we're looking forward to the start of the new season.”

Here's Germany on their way to victory in Barcelona…

Italy’s joy

Italy are delighted to qualify for the 2025 Longines League of Nations™ season, considering it a real boost for their equestrian community. The Italians just edged Canada in the race for the final qualification spot, with 2024 participants Brazil dropping out. Italy's top athletes include the likes of Lorenzo De Luca, who is pictured below.

Marco Di Paola, President of the Italian Equestrian Sports Federation (FISE), said: "We are proud that our athletes, after an intense sporting season, have succeeded in qualifying Italy for the Longines League of Nations™ 2025.

“We extend our gratitude to our athletes, their horses, the supportive owners, and the national team coach for this prestigious accomplishment.

“We have returned to the top of the sport, and equestrian fans will have the chance to cheer on the Italian national team in the most prestigious events of the 2025 international Jumping season."