All In for the Win! The Monaco Aces Claim the Jackpot of the Global Champions League of Rabat CSI 5*
Rabat, Morocco - October 30, 2026 - The curtain came down on the 2026 GCL Championship in dramatic fashion today as Monaco Aces stormed to victory in the Global Champions League of Rabat, while Riesenbeck International, powered by Horse Gym officially celebrated their crowning in the €8.5 million GCL Championship. Against the stunning backdrop of Morocco's capital, the final leg of the 2026 season delivered a thrilling conclusion to a championship that has travelled across the globe, with 15 stages of world-class team competition, fierce rivalries and extraordinary sporting performances.
With the championship podium, final rankings and the coveted direct qualification places for the GCL Super Cup Semi-Finals at the GC Playoffs in Verona still to be decided, every rail, every second and every championship point carried enormous significance. The event founded by Qatar's Years of Culture initiative, once again brought together elite international sport and cultural exchange, providing a spectacular stage for the conclusion of the GCL Championship season.
It was a day to remember for the Monaco Aces, who produced a faultless performance when it mattered most to claim victory in the GCL of Rabat. Represented by Yuri Mansur (BRA) and Ioli Mytilineou (GRE), the team delivered two outstanding rounds, finishing on a clean sheet of zero penalties to take the top step of the podium.
Riesenbeck International-Ciaran Nallon(IRL) andPhilipp Weishaupt(GER) For the Riesenbeck International, powered by Horse Gym, the day was one of double celebration. Already assured of the championship title, the German-based squad demonstrated exactly why they have been the benchmark throughout the season, securing second place in Rabat with just two time penalties.
Michael Pender(IRL) Completing the podium in Rabat were the New York Empire, powered by Lugano, with Denis Lynch (IRL) and Michael Pender (IRL) securing third place after a determined performance across both rounds. Lynch delivered a clear aboard Brooklyn Heights in round two, while Pender and Madgeslane Louis finished with just one time penalty in each round.
Their combined total of five penalties was enough to secure the final podium position, rounding off a strong finish to the season for the team. Jan Tops, Founder and President of GCL explained: Rabat is always a highlight of our season, and it is a place we all love returning to.
Thanks to the support of Qatar's Years of Culture initiative, we are able to bring world-class sport together with cultural exchange, which makes this event even more special. Now we look ahead to the GC Playoffs in Verona, and that is where things become really exciting.
The beauty of the Playoffs is that no matter how difficult a team's championship season may have been, everyone starts again from zero. Every round counts, there are no drop scores and no room for mistakes.
That is what makes the GCL Super Cup so exciting, not only for the riders and teams, but also for fans watching around the world. It is a format that is easy to follow, with everything on the line right until the very last rider.