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Teams
Every member of a team is accredited by category, and each category opens the zones the role needs. Requests are made by the chef d'équipe through the NF team portal and collected at the ride desk from Tuesday 15 December. The categories and access matrix below are a sample structure.
Access matrix
| Category | Village | Stables | Vet gate & hold | Crew tracks | Officials lounge | VIP majlis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chef d'équipe | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | – |
| Athlete | ● | ● | ● | ● | – | – |
| Team veterinarian | ● | ● | ● | ● | – | – |
| Groom | ● | ● | – | – | – | – |
| Crew | ● | – | – | ● | – | – |
| Team official / guest | ● | – | – | – | ● | ● |
Sample content · to be replaced by the OC 2026 documents
How to apply
The chef d'équipe lists every person by category with a passport photo and identity document. Sample deadline: with definite entries.
Crew vehicles need a windscreen sticker pass; circulation on the crew car tracks is allowed only to vehicles carrying it, at a maximum of 30 km/h.
Accreditation is issued at the Village from Tuesday 15 December (area 16, accreditation tent). Bring the identity document used in the request.
| Chef d'équipe | 1 |
| Athlete | 5 |
| Team veterinarian | 1 |
| Groom | 5 |
| Crew | 15 |
| Team official / guest | 4 |
Journalists, photographers and broadcasters are accredited separately by the media team.
