You can watch Crufts 2026 live on UK TV on Channel 4 and More4, with full coverage also available free worldwide on the official Crufts YouTube channel.

Where can I watch Crufts on TV?

1. In the UK (TV & streaming)

  • Channel 4 (main coverage) – Daily Crufts 2026 programmes are broadcast free-to-air on Channel 4 across all four days, with afternoon and evening slots.
  • More4 (additional coverage) – Some sessions, especially early evening, are shown on More4, also free-to-air in the UK.
  • Channel 4 streaming app – Both Channel 4 and More4 coverage can be watched live or on catch‑up via Channel 4’s streaming service (formerly All 4), as long as you have a valid UK TV licence.

Typical 2026 TV slots (GMT) include:

  • Thu 5 March: 3–4pm & 7:30–9:30pm on Channel 4, plus an early‑evening hour on More4.
  • Fri 6 March: 3–4pm on Channel 4, with extended evening coverage on More4.
  • Sat 7 March: 2–6pm & 7–9pm on Channel 4.
  • Sun 8 March: 3:30–6:30pm & 7–9pm on Channel 4.

These shows usually include a mix of live judging, highlights, agility, flyball and feature stories about dogs and owners.

2. Watching outside the UK

If you are not in the UK, you still have two main options:

  1. Official Crufts YouTube channel (worldwide)
    • The main arena is live‑streamed for free on YouTube, with rolling coverage across all four days.
 * This is the simplest way to watch if you’re abroad and don’t need the UK TV shows and features.
  1. Accessing UK coverage while travelling
    • UK guides suggest using a legal VPN to access Channel 4’s online stream as if you were back home, provided you normally have access and follow Channel 4’s terms.
 * They emphasise this is intended for legitimate use (for example, UK viewers travelling temporarily) and not for pirating paid content.

3. Example viewing plan (“Quick Scoop” style)

You’re at home in the UK and just want the big moments.

  • Afternoon: Put Channel 4 on for live afternoon sessions (group judging, agility).
  • Early evening: Switch to More4 for extra live coverage where scheduled.
  • Prime time: Head back to Channel 4 for the big evening show segments, including group winners and build‑up to Best in Show.
  • Missed something? Catch up later via Channel 4 streaming or highlights on the Crufts YouTube channel.

4. “Where can I watch Crufts on TV?” – quick answers

  • Free UK TV : Channel 4 and More4 broadcast Crufts 2026 live from the NEC in Birmingham.
  • Online in UK : Channel 4’s streaming service carries live and on‑demand coverage.
  • Worldwide online : The official Crufts YouTube channel streams the main arena for free.

Note: Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.