Crufts 2023: Schedule, how to watch, and all you need to know

The largest dog competition in the world, Crufts draws hundreds of thousands of spectators each year in addition to over 18,000 participants. It is sponsored by The Kennel Club and honours all facets of the contribution dogs make to our lives.

The popular event has a sizable trade fair with a focus on dog-related products and services, as well as dog agility, obedience, flyball, and heelwork to music events. Crufts promotes the breeding of healthy dogs by celebrating the special bond that dogs have with their owners.

Crufts dates and tickets for 2023

The 2023 edition of Crufts will be held at The NEC Birmingham from March 9–12. Tickets for general admission are available in person or online. Please be aware that General Admission tickets give you access to the entire event but exclude Sunday's Best in Show competition.


Tickets for an adult single day start at £20. Under-16s pay £14, while children under 8 get in free.

How to watch Crufts on TV

On March 9, 10, 11, and 12, you can watch Crufts on television from the comfort of your own home on Channel 4 and More4. Every day of the exhibition, you may watch the main arena contests on the Crufts YouTube account.

Clare Balding will lead coverage of Crufts on Channel 4, which will include highlights from the main arena and live judging. The serious aspects of dog ownership and breeding will also be covered on the program, with a focus on health and welfare.



Gundog, working and pastoral, terrier and hound, utility and toy, and are the four primary divisions of the show. The whole TV Crufts guide is as follows, including everything from the main arena action to the obedience ring:

THURSDAY 9th MARCH (Gundog)
15.00-16.00 – Channel 4
18.30-20.00 – More4
20.00-21.00 – Channel 4

FRIDAY 10th MARCH (Working and pastoral)
15.00-16.00 – Channel 4
18.30-19.30 – More4
19.30-21.00 – Channel 4

SATURDAY 11th MARCH (Terrier and hound)
15.00-18.00 – Channel 4
19.00-21.00 – Channel 4

SUNDAY 12th MARCH (Utility and toy)
15.00-17.30 – Channel 4
19.00-21.00 – Channel 4 Crufts 2022: Best In Show Live

FAQs:

1. Who was the winner of Crufts 2022?
   A flat-coated retriever named Baxer.
2. When is Crufts 2023?
   9-12 March 2023.