The 2026 Abu Dhabi Challenge is a $350,000 prize money HotelPlanner Tour event taking place from September 30 to October 3.
It is a crucial tournament in the 2026 Road to Mallorca race with points up for grabs at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
The Abu Dhabi Challenger was first held on the Challenger Tour in 2023 and is now into the fourth edition, shifting to late season from an April date.
Ricardo Gouveia, Garrick Porteous and Renato Parratore have won the previous three events in Abu Dhabi.
The tournament carries a $350,000 total prize money with the winner receiving $56,000.
2026 Abu Dhabi Challenge Prize Money & Payouts
| Position | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1 | $56,000 |
| 2 | $37,333 |
| 3 | $21,350 |
| 4 | $19,160 |
| 5 | $15,967 |
| 6 | $12,773 |
| 7 | $10,644 |
| 8 | $8,915 |
| 9 | $7,850 |
| 10 | $7,185 |
| 11 | $6,626 |
| 12 | $6,187 |
| 13 | $5,788 |
| 14 | $5,489 |
| 15 | $5,289 |
| 16 | $5,089 |
| 17 | $4,890 |
| 18 | $4,690 |
| 19 | $4,511 |
| 20 | $4,351 |
| 21 | $4,191 |
| 22 | $4,072 |
| 23 | $3,952 |
| 24 | $3,832 |
| 25 | $3,712 |
| 26 | $3,593 |
| 27 | $3,473 |
| 28 | $3,353 |
| 29 | $3,233 |
| 30 | $3,114 |
| 31 | $2,994 |
| 32 | $2,914 |
| 33 | $2,834 |
| 34 | $2,754 |
| 35 | $2,674 |
| 36 | $2,595 |
| 37 | $2,515 |
| 38 | $2,435 |
| 39 | $2,355 |
| 40 | $2,275 |
| 41 | $2,195 |
| 42 | $2,116 |
| 43 | $2,036 |
| 44 | $1,956 |
| 45 | $1,876 |
| 46 | $1,796 |
| 47 | $1,716 |
| 48 | $1,637 |
| 49 | $1,597 |
| 50 | $1,557 |
| 51 | $1,517 |
| 52 | $1,477 |
| 53 | $1,437 |
| 54 | $1,397 |
| 55 | $1,357 |
| 56 | $1,317 |
| 57 | $1,277 |
| 58 | $1,237 |
| 59 | $1,197 |
| 60 | $1,158 |
| 61 | $1,118 |
| 62 | $1,078 |
| 63 | $1,038 |
| 64 | $998 |
| 65 | $958 |
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