The historic Barcelona institution and the global sports events platform partner to strengthen one of the major international show jumping competitions.
The RCPB Foundation and Tennium have signed a collaboration agreement to support the growth of CSIO Barcelona, the most important international show jumping competition held in Spain and one of the most emblematic events on the global equestrian calendar.
The partnership, active since January 2026 and initially signed for this year’s edition with the possibility of renewal, brings together the organizational legacy of one of Barcelona’s most historic sporting institutions with Tennium’s expertise in the development of major international sporting events. The objective is to further strengthen the international positioning of CSIO Barcelona and enhance the experience the competition offers to spectators, guests and brands.
“CSIO Barcelona is part of the sporting DNA of the Real Club de Polo and of the city itself”, said Santiago Mercé, CSIO Barcelona President. “The collaboration with Tennium allows us to incorporate the experience of a team with extensive expertise in the management of major international sporting events and continue advancing the competition from an organizational standpoint. Our commitment is to preserve the essence and tradition of CSIO Barcelona while continuing to create new development opportunities for the event, its sponsors and its audience”.
“This collaboration represents an opportunity to further strengthen CSIO Barcelona through a model based on coordination and professionalization”, said Juan de Dios Aguirre, Tennium Partner and Chief Commercial Officer. “Our objective is to support the event’s growth in key areas such as sponsorship, hospitality and the fan experience, always respecting the identity and history that make CSIO Barcelona a unique competition”.
Within this framework, the collaboration will focus on strategic areas of the event such as sponsorship, hospitality and fan zones, where Tennium will contribute its expertise to enhance the competition’s commercial development, strengthen its premium hospitality offering and continue evolving the experience for both brands and spectators.
In addition to these core areas, Tennium will provide support to the organizing team in areas including marketing, communications, production and operations.
The 114th edition of CSIO Barcelona will take place from 1 to 4 October 2026 at the facilities of the Real Club de Polo de Barcelona and will host the Longines League of Nations™ Final, the most prestigious team show jumping competition in the world, organized by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI).
Throughout its history, as the oldest international sporting event in Spain, the competition has established itself as one of the major events on the equestrian calendar, combining sporting tradition, global projection and a strong connection with the city of Barcelona.
