Everything You Need to Know About Season 5 of Major League Show Jumping

The format changes, the venues, and the storylines shaping Season 5.

Published

29 AUG 2025

Est. reading time

2 min

A New Season, Higher Stakes

Season 5 of Major League Show Jumping introduces a format that raises the pressure at every turn. For the first time, it’s not just the Team Competition that counts toward the standings—the Qualifier and Grand Prix now add to each squad’s score. That means every round, whether an individual ride or a team effort, carries weight in shaping the championship race.

The Team Competition still delivers the drama of its two-round plus jump-off format, while the Grand Prix brings the pinnacle of individual sport. But with all classes tied into the team leaderboard, there’s no such thing as a throwaway round. Strategy, consistency, and clutch performances have never mattered more.

The Venues: A Calendar That Tests Everything

From last weekend's intensity under the lights of Toronto to the intimate setting of the iconic Greenwich Polo Club, the season moves across a wide spectrum of stages. It all builds to Mexico, where the finale plays out on an expansive grass field.

Every stop in between brings its own identity, asking different questions of both horse and rider. Across the calendar, no two weekends ride the same — and that variety is what makes MLSJ a true test of versatility.

The Bigger Picture

Season 5 isn’t just about winning a weekend. It’s about building momentum, banking points, and outlasting the competition across a calendar designed to expose weaknesses and reward resilience. The new format ensures that both individual brilliance and team strategy shape the standings, creating a season-long battle where every clear round matters.