What channel is the Westminster Dog Show on? Day-by-day TV schedule for 2023 competition

05-09-2023
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The two oldest and longest-standing sporting events will take place back-to-back over the first weekend of May.

LIVE: Follow updated results, highlights from 2023 Westminster Dog Show

With the 149th Kentucky Derby now in the books, the Westminster Dog Show, which has withstood economic downturns like the Great Depression, wartimes and pandemics, is set for its 147th edition.

For only the third time in its history, it will be held at a different venue. The event's traditional home has always been Madison Square Garden, through its various moves, renovations and upgrades.

The show was moved to Lyndhurst Mansion outside of Tarrytown, N.Y., in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, and this year, it will take place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, home of US Open tennis. 

MORE: Watch the Westminster Dog Show live with Fubo (free trial)

Here's what you need to know to watch the 2023 Westminster Dog Show.

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What channel is the Westminster Dog Show on today?

  • TV channels: FS1, FS2

FS1 and FS2 will be the main coverage providers for all the action at the 2023 Westminster Dog Show. The broadcast giant has not announced who will be seated at the commentators table, yet.

What time is the Westminster Dog Show on TV?

  • Monday, May 8: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 7:30-11 p.m.
  • Tuesday, May 9: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 7-11:30 p.m.

The Westminster Dog Show will be aired live on Monday, May 8 and Tuesday, May 9 starting at 8 a.m. ET via the Fox family of networks. The broadcast runs until 4:30 p.m. ET on FS2 before resuming at 7:30 p.m. (Monday) and 7 p.m. (Tuesday) for prime-time coverage on FS1.

All times Eastern

Westminster Dog Show schedule 2023

Below is the full schedule, watch options and air times for the 2023 Westminster Dog Show.

Monday, May 8

Event Time (ET) TV/Streaming
Breed Judging  1 p.m.-4 p.m. FS2, Fubo 
Group Judging (hound, toy, non-sporting, herding) 7:30 p.m-11 p.m. FS1, Fubo

Tuesday, May 9

Event Time (ET) TV/Streaming
Breed Judging  1 p.m.-4 p.m. FS2, Fubo 
Junior Showmanship Finals 7 p.m.-7:30 p.m. FS1, Fubo
Group Judging (sporting, working, terrier) 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. FS1, Fubo
Best in Show *after group judging FS1, Fubo

How to live stream the Westminster Dog Show

  • Date: May 8-9
  • Streaming options: Fox Now app | Fox Sports app | Fubo | westminsterkennelclub.org

If you don't have access to cable in your household, and are desperately wanting to watch the cutest event in sports, don't worry, the bases are thankfully covered.

There's several options to live stream the 2023 Westminster Dog Show, including through the Westminster Kennel Club's official website and two Fox affiliated apps: Fox Now and Fox Sports. It will also be available for viewing on Fubo, which offers a free trial.

You can even find highlights on the WKC's social media pages throughout the days of the event.