International Medieval Jousting Tournament
The International Jousting Tournament is returning to Arundel Castle once again. Held over six days, this year’s tournament comprises eight competitors divided into four teams that will be competing for the individual honours as well as representing their countries from across the globe.
The event also includes a hunting skills competition and the much sought-after chivalry award. Visitors can witness the thrilling display of horseback combat as the knights charge down the tilt rail and lances shatter on opponents' shields.
It’s not all horses and the excitement of the joust; the arena will also host falconry, a fire eater and the renowned Arundel Castle ‘Kids Battle’. In the grounds, there will be medieval musicians, and *have a go activities for visitors to try their hand at, including archery, warrior training, and axe throwing.
The Knights’ Table, including a festival bar, will also be serving a spectacular feast.
Jousting Event tickets include the castle**, grounds & gardens and full access to the event and activities.
*Have a go activities, lower lawns events and catering are subject to change and weather. Have a go archery is for over 8’s and height restrictions may apply. All other have ago activities are for ages 3+
**Please note that the Castle Bedrooms are not included in Group tickets and are not accessible by the lifts.
The Stew Ponds & Water Gardens are closed during Joust Week.
2026 Results
England won in a very close final beating Canada.
Individual Champion Luc Petillot (France) who has his name engraved on the Arundel Sword and is invited back to compete in the next Champion of Champions event which takes place next year (2027).
Andreas Mansson won the Skill at Arms (non Jouster)
Luc Petillot (France) won the Skill at Arms (Jouster)
Chivalry Award - Vincent Todd (USA)
Golden Spur (Horsemanship) – Marie Baron (France)
Timetable
Arena Timetable
Keeping Score
Points are scored according to where on the body the opponent is struck. Striking any area outside of the scoring zones is Illegal. Jousters earn an additional 1 point for lance breakage.
Marshal of the Field
Per Estein Prøis-Røhjell
Known simply as Pelle, he was the Individual Tournament Champion in 2016. Still competing at the highest level as recently as the 2023 Champion of Champions at Arundel he stands alone as the only figure to have claimed all four major prizes. Equal parts tactician and competitor, Pelle leads from the front: precise, composed, and impossible to overlook when the stakes are high.
Compère for the tournament
Nigel Amos
Nigel is a professional historical events performer and has been involved in cavalry re-enactment for 25 years commanding one of the squadrons of cavalry at the annual Battle of Hastings event.
The Knight of Mercy
Mark Caple
Mark (who last competed at Arundel in 2025) rides alongside the Marshal of the Field and would take the place of an injured competitor, scoring only for their team and not individual points.
Meet the teams
Four international teams will compete in the grounds of Arundel Castle in the pursuit of glory. Click below for more details on each country team.
ENGLAND
Benedict Green
Age: 50 Height: 5’ 7 Weight: 70kg
Armour: Italian export, Milanese
Motto: "Benedictus sol aureus est" (Blessed is the golden sun)
Experience: 10 years
Emma Pearn
Age: 32 Height: 5’7” Weight: 58kg
Armour: High Gothic
Motto: "Damnant quod non intellegunt" (They condemn what they don’t understand)
Experience: 5 years
USA
Kyle Van Dolah-Evans
Age: 42 Height: 5’ 8" Weight: 59kg
Armour: Austrian Export
Motto: “Alis volat propriis” (She flies with her own wings)
Experience: 3 years
Vincent Todd
Age: 43 Height: 5’11” Weight: 92kg
Armour: Mid 15th Century Italo-Flemish
Motto: "In hac vita et in altera semper"(In this life and in all lives to come)
Experience: 27 years
CANADA
Jean Francois Drapeau
Age: 54 Height: 6' Weight: 80kg
Armour: Milanese English Gothic 1461
Motto: "Si vis pacem para bellum" (If you want peace, prepare for war))
Experience: 23 years
Jessy Dufresne
Age: 49 Height: 5’7” Weight: 68kg
Armour: Milanaise 1450
Motto: "Deus me In adversis ducat" (God guide me in adversity)
Experience: 16 years
FRANCE
Luc Petillot
Age: 56 Height: 5’4” Weight: 74kg
Armour: Italian/French 1450-1455
Motto: "Meus honor est fides” (My honor is my faith)
Experience: 25 years
Marie Baron
Age: 36 Height: 5'6" Weight: 58kg
Armour: Italian 1450-1455
Motto: "“Fides ad gladium, affectus ad scutum, vita exaudiendum" (My faith for sword, my passion for shield, my life to comply)
Experience: 18 years
