69th Gordon Bennett
The take-off from Gladbeck, Germany is planed for August 28, 2026.
Gordon Bennett 2025
| Rank | Pilots | Country | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kurt Frieden Pascal Witpraechtiger |  SUI | 1358.29 km |
| 2 | Benedict Munz Matthias Schlegel |  GER | 1259.02 km |
| 3 | Eric Decellieres Benoit Havret |  FRA | 1257.62 km |
Gordon Bennett 2024
| Rank | Pilots | Country | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christian Wagner Stefanie Liller |  AUT | 2111.17 km |
| 2 | Kurt Frieden Pascal Witpraechtiger | SUI | 2109.75 km |
| 3 | Andreas Zumrode Axel Hunnekuhl | GER | 2108.47 km |
Gordon Bennett 2023
| Rank | Pilots | Country | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Decellieres Benoit Havret | FRA | 2661.40 km |
| 2 | Wilhelm Eimers Benjamin Eimers | GER | 2587.21 km |
| 3 | Benoit Pelard Benoît Péterlé | FRA | 2359.95 km |
Less than 100 days to go ⏳
Preparations in Gladbeck are moving forward step by step. Coordination with authorities, setup planning for the launch field, infrastructure, media areas, public zones and many organisational details are already in full swing behind the scenes.
A lot ...happens before the first balloon even inflates and the countdown is starting to feel very real now 👀
What are you most excited for during Gordon Bennett 2026?
#GordonBennett2026 #GB2026 #Gasballooning #Ballooning #Gladbeck #TeamGordonBennett #FAIBallooning #RaceCountdown
Less than 100 days to go ⏳
Preparations in Gladbeck are moving forward step by step. Coordination with authorities, setup planning for the launch field, infrastructure, media areas, public zones and many organisational details are already in full swing behind the scenes.
A lot ...happens before the first balloon even inflates and the countdown is starting to feel very real now 👀
What are you most excited for during Gordon Bennett 2026?
#GordonBennett2026 #GB2026 #Gasballooning #Ballooning #Gladbeck #TeamGordonBennett #FAIBallooning #RaceCountdown
Picture: Stefan Büschken
A launch site with real strategic relevance.
Gladbeck is one of the few established gas balloon sites worldwide with direct hydrogen infrastructure, making the logistics for an event of this scale significantly easier. This is not just a launch location, but a key part of the international... ballooning scene. This coming weekend, the site celebrates its 25 year anniversary and continues a long tradition of hosting major events.
Have you ever experienced ballooning in Gladbeck? 🎈
#GordonBennett2026 #GB2026 #Gasballooning #Ballooning #Gladbeck #TeamGordonBennett #FAIBallooning
A launch site with real strategic relevance.
Gladbeck is one of the few established gas balloon sites worldwide with direct hydrogen infrastructure, making the logistics for an event of this scale significantly easier. This is not just a launch location, but a key part of the international... ballooning scene. This coming weekend, the site celebrates its 25 year anniversary and continues a long tradition of hosting major events.
Have you ever experienced ballooning in Gladbeck? 🎈
#GordonBennett2026 #GB2026 #Gasballooning #Ballooning #Gladbeck #TeamGordonBennett #FAIBallooning
🧢 New Merch Alert
The official GB26 Cap in Carolina Blue is coming soon.
Clean design. Iconic color. Made for everyone who loves the Gordon Bennett spirit.
Available in the Official Online Merch Shop from June 2026.
#GordonBennett2026 #GB2026 #Gasballooning ...#Ballooning #Gladbeck #TeamGordonBennett #FAIBallooning
🧢 New Merch Alert
The official GB26 Cap in Carolina Blue is coming soon.
Clean design. Iconic color. Made for everyone who loves the Gordon Bennett spirit.
Available in the Official Online Merch Shop from June 2026.
#GordonBennett2026 #GB2026 #Gasballooning ...#Ballooning #Gladbeck #TeamGordonBennett #FAIBallooning
Distance decides everything. All teams launch from the same field at the same time. ⏱🌎
From that moment on, there is no route and no waypoints. Pilots navigate by selecting different wind layers at different altitudes, where direction and speed can change completely within a few ...hundred meters.
The challenge is not speed, but choosing the right path over time while managing ballast, gas and endurance. Every decision has long term consequences.
What would be the biggest challenge for you as a pilot? 🧭
#GordonBennett2026 #GB2026 #Gasballooning #Ballooning #Gladbeck #TeamGordonBennett #FAIBallooning #StrategicNavigation
Distance decides everything. All teams launch from the same field at the same time. ⏱🌎
From that moment on, there is no route and no waypoints. Pilots navigate by selecting different wind layers at different altitudes, where direction and speed can change completely within a few ...hundred meters.
The challenge is not speed, but choosing the right path over time while managing ballast, gas and endurance. Every decision has long term consequences.
What would be the biggest challenge for you as a pilot? 🧭
#GordonBennett2026 #GB2026 #Gasballooning #Ballooning #Gladbeck #TeamGordonBennett #FAIBallooning #StrategicNavigation
More than a race. 🎈🏆
A concept that shaped gasballooning. The Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett was founded in 1906 by James Gordon Bennett Jr. with one clear idea: all teams start under identical conditions and only skill, endurance and decision making define the outcome. No ...predefined routes, no waypoints, no external advantages. This principle still defines the race today and is why it is considered the most demanding competition in gas ballooning.
In 2026, this legacy returns to Germany 🇩🇪
What do you think makes a race truly fair? 🤔
#GordonBennett2026 #GB2026 #Gasballooning #Ballooning #Gladbeck #TeamGordonBennett #FAIBallooning #Aeronautics
More than a race. 🎈🏆
A concept that shaped gasballooning. The Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett was founded in 1906 by James Gordon Bennett Jr. with one clear idea: all teams start under identical conditions and only skill, endurance and decision making define the outcome. No ...predefined routes, no waypoints, no external advantages. This principle still defines the race today and is why it is considered the most demanding competition in gas ballooning.
In 2026, this legacy returns to Germany 🇩🇪
What do you think makes a race truly fair? 🤔
#GordonBennett2026 #GB2026 #Gasballooning #Ballooning #Gladbeck #TeamGordonBennett #FAIBallooning #Aeronautics