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La Favorita showground, Viale Diana, 90167 Palermo, Italy
When25–27 September and 2–4 October 2026
WhereCampo ostacoli La Favorita, Viale Diana, 90167 Palermo, Italy Directions
AdmissionFree, no booking required
ParkingFree on Viale Diana
Two weekends of sport in the heart of Parco della Favorita.
Everything you need to plan your day: opening times, how to get here, where to park, what you will find in the village and the questions we are asked most often.
Admission is free and no booking is needed: you come in from Viale Diana and stay as long as you like.
| Friday 25 September | Classes from 08:00 · 7 classes |
| Saturday 26 September | Classes from 08:00 · 7 classes |
| Sunday 27 September | Classes from 08:00 · 7 classes Grand Prix H145 with jump-off · at 15:00 |
| Friday 2 October | Classes from 08:00 · 7 classes |
| Saturday 3 October | Classes from 08:00 · 7 classes |
| Sunday 4 October | Classes from 08:00 · 7 classes Grand Prix 41st Coppa degli Assi H150 · at 14:00 |
| Village and exhibitors | From 09:00 until the end of the competition |
Days and times come from the competition schedule: if they change there, they change here.
The showground is inside Parco della Favorita, on Viale Diana: about 15 minutes from the centre of Palermo and 40 from Punta Raisi airport.
By car
Viale Diana
From the ring road, take the Parco della Favorita exit. Follow the signs for the Campo ostacoli: the entrance is on the Viale Diana side.
By bus
City lines
AMAT line 806 — nearest stop about a 5-minute walk from the entrance. AMAT lines 101 and 107 stop at Piazza Leoni.
Taxi and private hire
Dedicated stop
Pick-up and drop-off point in front of the main entrance, throughout the event.
From the airport
Punta Raisi
About 40 minutes by car along the A29, or the shuttle to the city centre and then a taxi.
Where to park
- Viale Diana — event area
Free, next to the entrance. It fills up on finals days: arrive an hour early. - Parco della Favorita – Piazzale dei Matrimoni – Viale Ercole
Free, a 10-minute walk. - Spaces reserved for people with disabilities
At the main entrance.
Where to find the arenas, the grandstands, the show office and the facilities: the numbers on the photo match the key below.
- Grass competition arena
- Sand competition arena
- Warm-up arena
- Exercise arenas
- Stables
- Horsebox parking
- Show office
- Judges’ box — sand arena
- Judges’ box — grass arena
- Press room
- Public grandstands
- Trade stands
- Car display
- Riders’ grandstand
- Ceremonial grandstand
- Officials’ stage
- Sponsor stages
- Lounge
Around the arena there is a small town: exhibitors, refreshments, spaces for children and the facilities that make the day comfortable for everyone.
Village
Exhibitors
Saddleries, technical clothing, Sicilian crafts and local produce.
Food
Refreshments
Refreshment points and street food open throughout the competition, with seating in the shade.
Families
Children
A dedicated area and first pony rides on the busiest days.
Accessibility
Step-free routes
Entrance, grandstand and facilities are step-free; reserved parking spaces at the entrance.
On-site services
- Information point
At the main entrance, with the day’s schedule. - First aid
Medical post staffed during competition hours. - Toilets
In the village area, including accessible facilities. - Animals
Dogs on a lead are welcome in the public areas; for the safety of the horses they may not be taken near the warm-up arena or the stables.
This year’s exhibitors
For those travelling in: the showground is a few minutes from the sea at Mondello and from Palermo’s UNESCO-listed old town.
Where to stay
Near the showground
The Favorita–Mondello area is the most convenient: 5–15 minutes by car. Partner hotels to be confirmed.
Where to stay
In the city centre
Politeama and Libertà: well connected, with restaurants and shops close by.
What to see
Mondello
Palermo’s historic beach, ten minutes from the park: perfect after the competition.
What to see
The UNESCO old town
The Cathedral, Palazzo dei Normanni, the Palatine Chapel and the historic markets.
A typical day
- Morning
Competition from 09:00: the warm-up arena is the most surprising part for anyone new to the sport. - Lunch
Street food at the village or a stop at the Capo market, fifteen minutes away. - Afternoon
Feature classes and prize-givings, with the grandstand at its fullest. - Evening
An aperitivo in Mondello or a stroll in the city centre.
The questions we are asked most often. If yours is not here, write to us: we reply the same day.
Serve il biglietto?
No. L’ingresso alla manifestazione è libero tutti i giorni e non serve prenotare. I posti in tribuna sono liberi fino a esaurimento.
Posso portare il cane?
Sì, al guinzaglio e nelle aree pubbliche. Per la sicurezza dei cavalli non è consentito avvicinarsi con animali al campo prova e alle scuderie.
Si possono fare fotografie?
Sì, per uso personale. Per riprese professionali, droni o servizi giornalistici serve l’accredito dall’Area stampa.
C’è un parcheggio e quanto costa?
Il parcheggio nell’area evento e nei viali del parco è gratuito. Nelle giornate di finale conviene arrivare con un’ora di anticipo.
È adatto ai bambini?
Molto. Il village è pensato anche per le famiglie e i passeggini circolano senza problemi. Nei giorni di maggiore afflusso è previsto il battesimo della sella.
Cosa succede se piove?
Le gare si svolgono regolarmente salvo condizioni che compromettano la sicurezza. Eventuali variazioni vengono comunicate sul sito e sui canali social.
Posso avvicinarmi ai cavalli?
Il campo prova è visibile al pubblico da bordo recinzione. Scuderie e aree di lavoro restano riservate a cavalieri e personale.
Ci sono bancomat o si paga con carta?
I punti ristoro e gli espositori accettano generalmente pagamenti elettronici. Il bancomat più vicino è fuori dal parco.