Wondering how to watch Westminster Dog Show 2025? We’ve got you covered. The 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show begins on Saturday, February 8th with the “Canine Celebration”. The main show days and breed competitions will take place on the following Monday and Tuesday (February 10–11th) and will conclude with the the crowning of “Best in Show.”
This year the biggest canine event of the year is returning to what’s known as “the world’s most famous arena” in Madison Square Gardens, New York City. Thousands of dogs will head to the event in the hope of earning a prestigious Westminster title.
For a deeper dive into the show and its history, check out our guide to the Westminster Dog Show. And read on for all the details on how to watch Westminster Dog Show online, on TV, and from anywhere in the world.
How to watch Westminster Dog Show online for free
Live coverage of Westminster Dog Show is split between Fox channels and streaming via the Westminster Kennel Club website and YouTube channel. You’ll be able to tune into the coverage at the times listed below. If you experience problems viewing the livestreams, then using this VPN to access it may help.
Westminster Dog Show 2025 schedule
There are a lot of events that take place over the two main event days, so to help you keep track of it all, here’s a list of every event, the time it takes place, and the channel you can catch it on to ensure you don’t miss a moment of the action.
How to watch Westminster Dog Show: Saturday
| Event | Time | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|
| Masters Obedience Championship | 7:30am–3pm | Live on westminsterkennelclub.org |
| Masters Agility Championship Preliminaries | 8am–4pm | Live on YouTube |
| Demonstration Ring | 8am–3.30pm | Live on westminsterkennelclub.org |
| Masters Agility Championship Finals | 4.30–7pm | Live on FOX |
How to watch Westminster Dog Show: Monday
Monday’s coverage will include judging of the hound breeds, toy breeds, non-sporting and herding breed classes.
| Event | Time | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Showmanship Preliminaries | 8am–4.30pm | Live on westminsterkennelclub.org |
| Select coverage of Breed Judging and Junior Showmanship Preliminaries | 1–4pm | Live on FS2 |
| Pre-show coverage | 7–7.30pm | Live on FS1 |
| Group Judging: Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting, & Herding Groups | 7.30–11pm | Live on FS1 |
How to watch Westminster Dog Show: Tuesday
Tuesday’s coverage will include judging of the sporting, working and terrier breed classes.
| Event | Time | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Showmanship Preliminaries | 8am–4.30pm | Live on westminsterkennelclub.org |
| Select coverage of Breed Judging and Junior Showmanship Preliminaries | 1–4pm | Live on FS2 |
| Pre-show coverage | 7–7.30pm | Live on FS1 |
| Group Judging: Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting, & Herding Groups, and Best In Show | 7.30–11pm | Live on FS1 |
How to use a VPN to watch Westminster Dog Show
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. NordVPN is the one the tech experts at our sister title TechRadar recommend and this link will give you 70% off.
2. Open up the VPN app and choose the location of the service you wish to access. For instance, if you’re away from the US and want to view an American service, you’d select US from the list.
3. Then head over to your chosen viewing site on your browser or device and enjoy the coverage.
What is the Westminster Dog Show?
The Westminster Dog Show is the second longest continuously held sporting event in the U.S. and has been televised since 1948. The competition, hosted by the American Kennel Club, brings together thousands of dogs representing hundreds of breeds from around the country to compete in a range of contests from agility to obedience.
With a focus on evaluating breeding stock, the judges pick their winners based on the results of each contest, which reveals each dog's ability to positively contribute and improve the next generation of dogs.
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