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Press accreditation
Accredited media work from the media and press centre at Butheeb International Endurance Village, with fibre internet and Wi-Fi, dedicated interview and mixed zones, and the television broadcast infrastructure of a championship venue. Applications open here.
Applying
Media accreditation for Butheeb 2026 is open to working journalists, photographers, broadcasters and digital media on assignment for a recognised outlet. Applications are made through the form on this page and reviewed by the Organising Committee's media department; accreditation is confirmed by email, and passes are collected at the accreditation centre at the Village on arrival.
Rights-holding broadcasters and their crews are accredited separately through the Organising Committee's broadcast department. Photographers working the course and the vet gate area receive a briefing on the positions and on horse-welfare conduct before ride day.
Media accreditation is separate from team accreditation, which National Federations arrange through the NF team portal.
Applications
The application form, the opening and closing dates and the accreditation terms are published on this page, in English and Arabic, before definite entries close in November.
Working at Butheeb
Workspaces for accredited media at the Village, with fibre internet and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Dedicated spaces for post-ride interviews and team interaction beside the vet gate and the finish.
TV broadcast infrastructure for uninterrupted coverage; feeds and positions through the broadcast department.
Live timing, GPS tracking and results on the official system and mobile app; results sheets after each session.
Before the ride and after the final inspection, in English and Arabic; schedule published in ride week.
Positions at the start, the vet gate, the cooling area and the finish, briefed before ride day. No flash near the horses.
