The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will stream live on Netflix for the first time in 2027. The 151st edition of the event will take place in New York City from January 30 through February 2, with evening judging and Best in Show airing live on Netflix from Madison Square Garden.
The longtime competition, which is considered America’s second-longest continuously held sporting event, is entering a new media partnership with Netflix after its 150th anniversary show earlier this year.
The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Netflix deal marks a major shift for one of the country’s oldest sporting traditions. While daytime breed competitions will stream simultaneously on Tudum and the Westminster Kennel Club website, Netflix will exclusively carry the primetime group judging and Best in Show events live from Madison Square Garden on February 1 and 2, 2027.
When and Where Will the Westminster Dog Show Take Place?
The 151st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show returns to New York City in early 2027.
Daytime breed competitions will be held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, while the evening group judging and Best in Show competitions will once again take place at Madison Square Garden.
According to the announcement, Westminster’s Canine Celebration will return for a fifth consecutive year on January 30 at the Javits Center. The event includes the Master’s Agility Championship, which will be taped and streamed later.
More than 3,000 champion dogs representing 200 breeds are expected to compete across the three-day event.
Netflix Becomes the New Streaming Home of Westminster
The new agreement officially makes Netflix the streaming home of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show beginning in 2027.
Dr. Donald Sturz, President of The Westminster Kennel Club, said the partnership opens the event to a wider international audience while helping introduce the sport of dogs to new viewers.
“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,” Sturz said in a statement.
Brandon Riegg, Vice President of Nonfiction Series & Sports at Netflix, also commented on the announcement, calling the partnership “a real pleasure and honor.”
“We’re thrilled to showcase this prestigious and beloved event to an even broader global audience,” Riegg said.
Sports Media Advisors and Proskauer brokered the deal on behalf of The Westminster Kennel Club.
Best in Show Judge and Group Judges Announced
The Westminster Kennel Club also confirmed that famed Norwegian judge and breeder Espen Engh will serve as the Best in Show judge for the 151st event.
Engh is a third-generation Greyhound breeder and veterinarian who has judged in more than 100 countries over four decades. Westminster noted that he is the only active judge invited to award Best in Show at both Westminster and Crufts.
Seven judges will oversee the group competitions across two nights at Madison Square Garden.
Night One Judges
- Ken Murray: Hound Group
- Sei-ichiro Ishimaru: Toy Group
- Patricia Sosa: Non-Sporting Group
- Marilyn VanVleit: Herding Group
Night Two Judges
- Kathy Lorentzen: Sporting Group
- Dana Cline: Working Group
- Clay Coady: Terrier Group
The finals for the 93rd Annual Junior Showmanship competition will also stream live on Netflix on February 2. Lisa Gallizzo will judge the event and select the Best Junior Handler.
What Else to Expect During Westminster Week
Additional details about streaming schedules, partner hotels, and event information will be released closer to the event through the Westminster Kennel Club website.
The organization also confirmed that daytime breed judging will stream live simultaneously on Tudum and westminsterkennelclub.org, separate from the evening Netflix broadcasts.
For fans attending in person, accessibility information and group ticket options are currently available through Westminster and Madison Square Garden.
FAQ
- When will the Westminster Dog Show stream on Netflix? The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will stream live on Netflix on February 1 and 2, 2027.
- Where is the 2027 Westminster Dog Show being held? The event will take place in New York City at Madison Square Garden and the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
- Who is judging Best in Show at Westminster 2027? Norwegian judge and breeder Espen Engh will judge Best in Show.
Key Details
- Release Date: February 1–2, 2027 (Netflix live broadcasts)
- Event Dates: January 30 – February 2, 2027
- Streaming Platforms: Netflix, Tudum, westminsterkennelclub.org
- Location: Madison Square Garden and Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City
- Best in Show Judge: Espen Engh
- Event Size: More than 3,000 dogs representing 200 breeds
- Junior Showmanship Finals Judge: Lisa Gallizzo
- Organization: The Westminster Kennel Club
- Media Partner: Netflix
- Source Material: Official Westminster Kennel Club announcement