The FEI has confirmed the 10 qualified nations of the second edition of the Longines League of Nations. While most of the field will look the same—nine nations, including the United States, will return from last year—Italy has replaced Brazil in the final qualifying spot.
Ireland, France, Great Britain, Belgium, Switzerland, Netherlands, Sweden and reigning champions Germany, who already secured their place by winning the 2024 Longines League of Nations Final in Barcelona, also return for 2025.
Brazil dropped out of the top 10 in the world rankings to miss the series. Also just missing out on qualification was Canada, finishing 11th, only 633 points behind Italy after a months-long battle for the final slot. Despite their efforts, the Canadians could not surpass the Italians in the ranking.
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“The Longines League of Nations is the pinnacle of the FEI team jumping competitions worldwide,” FEI Jumping Director Todd Hinde said. “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 in Abu Dhabi.”
The 2025 Longines League of Nations will feature four qualifying legs and only the top eight ranked teams will advance to the Longines League of Nations Final.
See the complete Longines League of Nations rankings here.
