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Tickets for reserved grandstand seats are now on sale for Grand Prix Sunday, August 31, at the 50th anniversary Hampton Classic Horse Show! Tickets are $55 per seat and are available now on the Hampton Classic website.

Celebrating 50 years of world-class equestrian competition in 2025, the Hampton Classic Horse Show returns to Bridgehampton, NY, August 24-31, featuring FEI CSI5* and CSI2* show jumping and USEF Premier hunter competitions with more than $1 million in prize money. The highlight of the week is the $400,000 Longines Hampton Classic 5* Grand Prix, one of the world’s premier show jumping competitions.

In addition to Sunday’s reserved grandstand seating, the Classic’s new Judge’s Box Lounge will offer an elevated experience for watching Grand Prix Ring competition on Thursday-Sunday, August 28-31. Located ringside in the Chalet Tent at the northeast corner of the Grand Prix Ring, the Lounge will be open daily from 10:00 a.m. until the end of the day’s competition. Lounge tickets are priced at $200 for Thursday, $300 for Friday or Saturday, and $600 for Grand Prix Sunday.

The Judge’s Box Lounge features snacks and soft drinks throughout the day and several buffet-style food stations from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Beer, wine, and top-shelf spirits will be available for purchase. Pre-purchased tickets will include complimentary general admission parking (valued at $25/car). Lounge credentials do not provide access to other VIP areas.

Some VIP tables in the Grand Prix and USET Tents still remain for Opening Sunday, August 24, as well as for the rest of the week (Tuesday through Sunday). Those interested in purchasing a table should email sponsorship@hamptonclassic.com.

Daily entry to the Hampton Classic is $25 per carload which includes grandstand seating on all days except Grand Prix Sunday. Admission is free on Monday. Admission is also free on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for Seniors, members of the Military and those who bring three or more non-perishable food items for local food pantries.

Each year, approximately 50,000 people – including many A-list celebrities – come to watch the nation’s best equestrian athletes compete at the Hampton Classic Horse Show. Rated USEF ‘Premier-6’ for hunters and jumpers with designated FEI 2* and 5* jumping classes, the Hampton Classic features more than 200 competitions in six spectacular show rings, the Agneta Currey Boutique Garden with more than 70 vendors, and a wide selection of dining options, all on its world-class 60-acre show grounds.

FEI competition begins on Thursday, August 28, with the $5,000 Citarella Open Jumper CSI2* and $32,000 CSI5* Two-Phase and continues throughout the weekend with seven 2*/5* classes featuring courses designed by Nick Granat (USA). FEI competition also includes Friday’s $32,000 Wölffer Estate 2* Grand Prix Qualifier, $116,100 Douglas Elliman 5* Grand Prix Qualifier, Saturday’s $62,500 5* Winning Round, and culminates with the $70,000 Hampton Classic 2* Grand Prix and $400,000 Longines Hampton Classic 5* Grand Prix on Sunday, August 31.

Other competition highlights include the $10,000 Stomp Capital 1.40m Open Jumper, $40,000 CME Group 1.45m National Grand Prix, $10,000 Hunt & Go Stake presented by The Baran, $10,000 Hermès Equitation Championship, $25,000 Agneta & Brownlee Currey 1.45m Junior/Amateur Jumper Classic, and $30,000 Longines Rider Challenges, which are now being offered as two separate bonuses: $10,000 for the FEI 2* division and $20,000 for the FEI 5* division.

Outside of the show rings, families can enjoy unique shopping in the Agneta Currey Boutique Garden and on Stable Row; hands-on activities, pony rides and petting zoo animals at the Kids Exhibition Tent; and many more fun activities during Kids Day (Saturday, August 30).

Each year, approximately 50,000 people – including many A-list celebrities – come to watch the nation’s best equestrian athletes compete at the Hampton Classic Horse Show. Rated USEF ‘Premier-6’ for hunters and jumpers with designated FEI 2* and 5* jumping classes, the Hampton Classic features more than 200 competitions in six spectacular show rings, the Agneta Currey Boutique Garden with more than 70 vendors, and a wide selection of dining options, all on its world-class 60-acre show grounds. For more information on the Hampton Classic Horse Show, please call 631.537.3177. Hampton Classic Horse Show, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable corporation. hamptonclassic.com

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