NEW YORK — Netflix will be the new streaming home of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show when the event returns to New York City in early 2027 for its 151st show. Fox Sports previously broadcast the shows on TV for the past 10 years.
Now for the first time ever, Netflix will exclusively stream the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, America’s second-longest continuously held sporting event, beginning in February 2027, with daytime breed competitions at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center streamed live simultaneously on Tudum.com and westminsterkennelclub.org and evening judging at Madison Square Garden live on Netflix February 1-2. Westminster’s Canine Celebration will return for its fifth consecutive year on January 30 with thrilling canine competitions at the Javits Center, including the Masters Agility Championship, which will be taped and streamed at a later date. Tickets for all events are on sale now at westminsterkennelclub.org.
“Following the momentum of Westminster’s historic 150th event earlier this year, we are thrilled to begin an exciting new chapter with Netflix as our media partner,” said Dr. Donald Sturz, President of The Westminster Kennel Club. “Bringing the Westminster Dog Show to Netflix not only expands the reach of this iconic event but also introduces the sport of dogs to new audiences around the world. We are dedicated to growing America’s most beloved dog event year after year, inspiring new enthusiasts, and fans across generations to the wonderful sport of dogs.”
“As a proud dog owner myself, it’s a real pleasure and honor to partner with The Westminster Kennel Club to air its 151st show live around the world on Netflix next year,” said Brandon Riegg, Vice President of Nonfiction Series & Sports at Netflix. “We’re thrilled to showcase this prestigious and beloved event to an even broader global audience, celebrating the dogs, their handlers, and the fans who love them.”
In a historic partnership brokered by Sports Media Advisors and Proskauer for The Westminster Kennel Club, Netflix will present the epic three-day, three-night competitive event that will feature over 3,000 champion dogs, representing 200 breeds from around the world, and culminating in the coveted Best in Show title on February 2, 2027, at Madison Square Garden.
