Man's best friend takes center stage this weekend for the Westminster Dog Show, one of the more unusual (yet oddly satisfying) parts of the sports calendar.
There's a whole lot to like about dogs. They're kind, honest creatures whose smile and gait can bring joy out of even the sternest of observers. And there's just something about viewing these brilliant beasts with their hair perfectly coiffed and their mannerism meticulously planned that just seems to get the American public riled up.
Perhaps it's American exceptionalism at its finest. Westminster can feel rather stuffy and isn't the greatest indicator of a dog with true liberty. But they just look so darn cute. So swings and roundabouts.
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Whether you love the Westminster Dog Show, hate it or are somewhere in between, you know it's coming. Here's what you need to know if you want to attend the storied event, which calls a new place home in 2023.
Where is the Westminster Dog Show 2023?
After being deprived of the harrowing skyscrapers and wailing subway tracks of New York City thanks the COVID-19 aftermath, the Westminster Dog Show returns to the booming metropolis in 2023.
The iconic dog-walking competition takes its talents to Arthur Ashe Stadium this year, home the US Open. It is the first year the 23,771-seat jewel has hosted the spectacle.
Historically, the Westminster Dog Show has called Madison Square Garden home. The onset of the pandemic brought it to a pair of sites: first, Gothic mansion Lyndhurt Estate in Tarrytown and now, Arthur Ashe in Flushing.
How much does a ticket to the Westminster Dog Show cost?
A shimmering, if not someone uncomfortable, example of good ole' Americana, one might expect the Westminster Dog Show to run observers some serious coin. Perhaps they would be correct.
Westminster Dog Show tickets aren't the easiest to come by. And it's set to see a rather dramatic increase in pricing this time around. A general admission ticket will cost you anywhere from $59-$73, depending on what day you attend the showcase, per TicketSmarter.
Various competitors offer similar price points. So although not the most expensive event, it could get a little unchy depending on how many tickets you might need.
Cheapest tickets to Westminster Dog Show 2023
| Website | Price |
| StubHub | $45 |
| Vivid Seats | $56 |
| TicketSmarter | $59 |
| SeatGeek | $60 |
Most expensive tickets to Westminster Dog Show 2023
| Website | Price |
| SeatGeek | $142 |
| Vivid Seats | $812 |
| StubHub | $815 |
| TicketSmarter | $851 |