Palm Springs II
Dec 10–12, 2026 · Palm Springs, CA · Desert International Horse Park
Free general admission: Sat, Dec 12 · $340,000 Palm Springs Grand Prix · 6:00 PM PT
The big three
CSI5* class schedule
| Day | Time | Class | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 9 | 1:00 PM | MLSJ 5* Two Phase Normal Table A, two phases, both against the clock | $1,000 |
| Thu, Dec 10 | 1:00 PM | MLSJ 5* QualifierMLSJ Qualifier Table A, one round against the clock with one jump-off against the clock | $181,500 |
| Fri, Dec 11 | 5:30 PM | MLSJ 5* Team Individual Table A, one round not against the clock | $62,500 |
| 6:30 PM | MLSJ 5* Team CompetitionMLSJ Team MLSJ Team Competition format | $200,000 | |
| Sat, Dec 12 | 1:00 PM | MLSJ 5* Winning Round Winning round: 1 round and winning round starting with 0 penalties | $62,500 |
| 6:00 PM | MLSJ 5* Grand PrixMLSJ Grand Prix Table A, one round against the clock with one jump-off against the clock (Grand Prix) | $340,000 |
Times are local (PT). CSI5* MLSJ classes only; the show also runs a CSI2* section. CSI5* MLSJ prize money: $847,500. Source: FEI approved schedule (2026_CI_0226).
Palm Springs II at Desert International Horse Park
Desert International Horse Park
Set against the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa Mountains, about 25 miles southeast of Palm Springs.
85-555 Airport Blvd., Thermal, CA 92274
Everyone entering the park needs a DIHP Access Pass. Register once for the season; the pass goes to your phone's wallet. Get your pass ↗
Venue website ↗
Competitors
CSI5* MLSJ and CSI2* run side by side both weeks. The FEI approved schedule has the prize lists, entry fees and rules.
Entries
FEI entries follow the FEI Jumping Rules (Chapter II). Show entries and results run on ShowGrounds Live.
FEI closing date for CSI5* MLSJ entries: Nov 20, 2026, 23:59 UTC.
ShowGrounds Live ↗Where to stay
La Quinta Resort & Club
Official host hotel and resort of Desert International Horse Park
The original desert hideaway beneath the Santa Rosa Mountains: Spanish-style casitas, 42 pools, 53 hot spas, five championship golf courses, tennis and pickleball, a spa, and several on-site restaurants.
49-499 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta, California 92253 · 760.564.4111
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Palm Desert
36999 Cook Street, Palm Desert, CA 92211 · 760-568-1600
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Best Western Date Tree Hotel
81909 Indio Boulevard, Indio, CA 92201 · 760-347-3421
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Residence Inn by Marriott La Quinta
79675 CA-111, La Quinta, CA 92253 · 760-558-4020
Book ↗Host hotels as listed by Desert International Horse Park (deserthorsepark.com/lodging, checked Oct 21, 2026). Mention DIHP when you book.
Where to eat
POM – Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
Contemporary American
4.5 / 5 OpenTable · 1,083 reviews
Website ↗
Ratings from OpenTable verified diners, Oct 2026.
Getting here and getting in
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
The valley's commercial airport. The horse park is about 25 miles southeast of Palm Springs.
Airport website ↗
Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (TRM)
Riverside County's general aviation airport in Thermal, for private and charter flights. It borders Airport Boulevard, the horse park's street, and is 10 flying minutes from PSP.
Airport website ↗
VIP Palm Club
DIHP's VIP tables with Contemporary Catering: chef-driven food from breakfast through the evening classes. Reserve a table through the horse park.
VIP Palm Club ↗
Media passes
Working media on assignment can apply for a DIHP media credential. Send one request per person, in advance of the show.
Apply for a credential ↗