Two Weeks in the Desert: Mark Your Calendars
Save the dates for back-to-back MLSJ weeks in California.
Published
17 NOV 2025
Est. reading time
2 min
The desert is calling.
This December, Major League Show Jumping heads to California for two consecutive weeks of sport and style at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP).
Fans can expect two full weekends of competition, entertainment, and holiday energy as the League returns to the desert for legs 6 and 7.
The Desert Double Header marks Legs 6 and 7 of the 2025 season:
Featuring the Coachella Cup Grand Prix as the Week 1 highlight from the 4th to 7th of December, followed by another week of 5* show jumping from the 11th-14th.
It is time to start planning your trip, booking your stay, and saving your seat for the League’s most anticipated events of the year.
Event Schedule (PST)
Week 1 – Desert Holiday I (Dec 4–7)
- Thu, Dec 4: $182,000 5* Qualifier presented by Visit Greater Palm Springs, 1:00pm
- Fri, Dec 5: DIHP Roadrunners Autograph Signing, 4:15–4:45 pm at the Roadrunners Pavillion
$200,000 5* Team Competition presented by Cabana Coast, 7:00pm
- Sat, Dec 6: $750,000 Coachella Cup 5* Grand Prix presented by Morrow-Meadows Corporation, 6:00pm
Week 2 – Desert Holiday II (Dec 11–14)
- Thu, Dec 11: $182,000 5* Qualifier presented by Great American Insurance Group, 1:00pm
- Fri, Dec 12: $200,000 5* Team Competition presented by ClipMyHorse, 7:00pm
- Sat, Dec 13: $340,000 5* Grand Prix presented by Go Rentals, 6:00pm
Plan Ahead
From desert evenings to high-stakes rounds, the next two weekends at DIHP promise atmosphere, sport, and unforgettable MLSJ moments.
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