The Longines Global Champions Playoffs is the end-of-season showjumping event for the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) and the Longines Global Champions League (GCL). The former results in the LGCT Super Grand Prix and the latter in the GCL Super Cup, which are both held at this event. Over the season, riders collate points at other LGCT or GCL events, and the best qualify for the Playoffs.
Stadium or showjumping tests the technical jumping skills of the horse and rider, including agility, obedience, fitness, and athleticism. There are 12-20 fences set up in a ring which consist of elements that can be knocked down. Horse and rider pairings must clear the obstacles in a set order within a required time, with penalties being given for every second over the required time. Time is added on for each obstacle knocked down, creating more penalties.
The O2 Arena has some great food and drink options. The Lokomotivka restaurant is located on the arena level and is accessible by the staircase leading from the North foyer. For those looking for something lighter than a sit-down meal, there are numerous fast food concession stands around the venue.
Spectators can normally enter the O2 Arena 1.5 hours before the event. This may be changed based upon an agreement between the event promoter and the O2 arena Operator.
Spectators enter the O2 Arena by the North entrance located on the 1st Floor accessible from Ocelarska St., the Ceskomoravska underground station, and Sokolovska tram stops. If large spectator attendance is expected, spectators may also use the South entrance located on the 2nd Floor accessible from tram stop Ceskomoravska St. and the Nadrazi Liben train station.
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There are toilet facilities conveniently located throughout the arena.
By the North entrance located on the 1st Floor accessible from Ocelarska St., the Ceskomoravska underground station and Sokolovska tram stops. There are barrier-free entrances for people with disabilities.