Global Champions Arabians Tour Returns to Miami Beach with a Star-Studded, Sold-Out Weekend

The Global Champions Arabians Tour (GCAT) made a triumphant return to Miami Beach from April 10–11, 2026, delivering a sold-out second year that cemented the city’s status as one of the Tour’s most electrifying stops. Welcoming over 100 horses and handlers from across the globe competing for a share of the Americas circuit’s $2.7 million prize fund, the weekend wove together elite equestrian competition, celebrity star power, and the signature glamour Miami Beach does best.

OPENING NIGHT: 50 CENT & SEAN PAUL TAKE THE STAGE

Friday’s Opening Ceremony kicked off with back-to-back surprise performances by 50 Cent and Sean Paul, setting an electric tone for the weekend and underscoring GCAT’s signature ambition to pair elite equestrian sport with world-class live entertainment.

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Photo Credit: Omar VegaCHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION

Horses were judged on type, head and neck, body, legs, and movement throughout the weekend, with the grand finale on Saturday evening crowning the following Gold Championship winners:

Senior Stallions: Lughan HVP— Aria Partners LLC

Photo Credit: Arabian InsideSenior Mares: Evett Magic — Jeff Sloane (TAP)

Photo Credit: Arabian InsiderJunior Colts: TTorch — Collins, Smith & Butler

Photo Credit: Arabian InsiderJunior Fillies: Rohara Aria Heiress — Jeff Sloane (TAP)

Photo Credit: Arabian InsiderYearling Colts: Royal Dante — Royal Arabians

Photo Credit: Arabian InsiderYearling Fillies: Miss Pristine— Paul Wood

Photo Credit: Arabian InsiderSATURDAY CLOSING CEREMONY: JASON DERULO

Saturday’s Closing Ceremony raised the stakes with a spectacular production of aerial acts and immersive lighting, capped by a surprise performance from Jason Derulo that sent the crowd home on an undeniable high.

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Photo Credit: World Red EyeA WEEKEND OF VIPS & NOTABLE GUESTS

The guest list read like a who’s who of entertainment, sports, business, and culture. Notable attendees included DJ Khaled, Bethenny Frankel, Larsa Pippen, Kiki Barth, Mario Carbone, Jonathan Vilma, Mayor of Miami Beach Steven Meiner, Daymond John, Romero Britto, Stephanie and Masoud Shojaee, Terrence J, Oliver Trevena, professional golfer Paris Hilinski, and Miami Beach Commissioner Joe Magazine. Many joined as award presenters for the winning yearling classes over the course of the weekend.

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Photo Credit: Omar VegaCULINARY EXCELLENCE BY MAJOR FOOD GROUP

The VIP hospitality experience was curated by Major Food Group, featuring dishes from Carbone, ZZ’s, and Sadelle’s, complemented by culinary pop-ups, luxury retail, and cultural showcases throughout the event village.

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“Miami Beach has once again proven to be an extraordinary stage for the Global Champions Arabians Tour. The energy, the international audience, and the level of competition we witnessed this weekend reflect exactly what GCAT stands for.”

— Faleh Al Nasr, Chairman, Global Champions Arabians Tour

THE AMERICAS CIRCUIT CONTINUES

Miami Beach marked the second stop of the 2026 Americas series, following the season opener in Scottsdale, Arizona, and preceding the circuit finale in Las Vegas — all building toward the ultimate showdown at the World Arabian Horse Championship Supreme in Paris, France. The event was supported by key partners Richard Mille, Doha Bank, and Alex Nichols Agency (Official Horse Logistics Partner).

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