Qatar Prix l'Arc de Triomphe 2026

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Experience the excitement of the 2026 Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at the iconic Longchamp Racecourse in Paris.

Renowned as one of the world’s most prestigious horse racing events, this Group 1 flat race brings together elite thoroughbreds and top jockeys from across the globe.

Steeped in history and tradition, the event offers a substantial prize purse and remains a major fixture on the international racing calendar, promising world-class competition and unforgettable racing action.

About the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe

Every autumn, the world’s finest thoroughbreds converge on ParisLongchamp for one of international racing’s greatest prizes — the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.

First run in 1920, the prestigious Group 1 contest is staged over 2,400 metres and brings together leading horses from France and around the world in pursuit of one of racing’s most coveted titles.

The 2026 edition takes place on Sunday, 4 October, with a €5 million prize fund and another world-class field expected in Paris

Know Your Arc

1920 PM

First Run

2400M

Distance

€5 MILLION

Prize Money

3YO+

Eligibility

Max Field

4 OCT

ARC 2026

The Road To The ARC

Qatar Arc Trials · 6 September 2026

The Qatar Arc Trials, happening early September, serve as a pre-requisite before the actual main event. All three trials are run over the same 2400m ParisLongchamp course as the Arc, and each winner gets a guaranteed Arc berth.

Prix Niel - 2400m

G2 €119,000

Prix Vermeille - 2400m

G1 €600,000

Prix Foy - 2400m

G2 €119,000

Meet ParisLongchamp

PARIS · RIGHT-HANDED · TURF · 2400M

Arc Legends

Look back at some of the Arc winners that has thrived in the past.

Trêve

2013 · 2014

Enable

2017 · 2018

Sea The Stars

2009

Zarkava

2008

2026 Arc Contenders

Daryz

Career	Starts	1st	2nd	3rd
11-8-1-1	11	8	1	1

Minnie Hauk

Career	Starts	1st	2nd	3rd
17-9-4-1	17	9	4	1

Sosie

Career	Starts	1st	2nd	3rd
16-7-2-4	16	7	2	4