New York is the place to be. For the people, the city lights, the food and, of course, the dogs. The Westminster Dog Show is coming to town, and tickets are flying off the shelves to see who wins the prestigious Best in Show award.
Each year, the Westminster Kennel Club puts on the three-day event, which features 3,500 dogs across the group and agility competitions. While there may not be an award for cutest canine, everyone wants the grand prize.
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It all goes down at the Javits Center and Madison Square Garden in the heart of Manhattan. At the end of the show, one lucky dog will be crowned king of them all as the Best in Show. Who will earn the 2026 nod?
For those that still need a seat at the competition, here’s how to get tickets to the Westminster Dog Show with prices and a schedule of events.
Westminster Dog Show 2026 tickets
Tickets to the Westminster Dog Show are available now on StubHub!
Passes are available in morning and evening passes for each day, or evening passes for both Monday and Tuesday. Daytime passes start at $65 while individual evening tickets cost $70. A two-night ticket starts at $150.
Click the link below to view the latest costs and availability.
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Westminster Dog Show 2026 schedule, events
Westminster Week, a three-day event, is filled with action. It includes seven group competitions featuring over 200 breeds.
It all goes down at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center as well as the iconic Madison Square Garden.
Below is a complete schedule of the Westminster Dog Show. For more information about tickets, click here.
January 31 – Canine Celebration
| Session | Event | Time (ET) |
| Morning | Masters Agility Championship Preliminaries | 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
| Demonstration Ring | 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | |
| Flyball Tournament | 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | |
| Human Agility Course | 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | |
| Sensation Stage | 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | |
| Evening | Masters Agility Championship Finals | 4:30 – 7 p.m. |
February 2 – Dog Show Day 1
| Session | Event | Time (ET) |
| Morning | Breed Judging (Hound, toy, non-sporting and herding) | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
| Sensation Stage | 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | |
| Junior Showmanship Preliminaries | 9:30 a.m. & 11:45 a.m. | |
| Benching Area | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | |
| Evening | Group Judging (Hound, toy, non-sporting and herding) | 7:30 p.m. |
February 3 – Dog Show Day 2
| Session | Event | Time (ET) |
| Morning | Breed Judging (Sporting, working and terrier) | 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
| Sensation Stage | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. | |
| Junior Showmanship Preliminaries | 9:30 a.m. & 11:45 a.m. | |
| Benching Area | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | |
| Evening | Junior Showmanship Finals | 7 p.m. |
| Group Judging (Sporting, working and terrier) | 7:30 p.m. | |
| Best in Show | Immediately following Group Judging |
Westminster Dog Show Best in Show history
Best in Show is the ultimate show prize, the most difficult award to earn. Each year, one dog makes history as the winner.
Below is a look back at the last 10 winners of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Best in Show.
| Year | Name | Breed |
| 2025 | Monty | Giant Schnauzer |
| 2024 | Sage | Miniature Poodle |
| 2023 | Buddy Holly | Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen |
| 2022 | Trumpet | Bloodhound |
| 2021 | Wasabi | Pekingese |
| 2020 | Siba | Standard Poodle |
| 2019 | King | Wire Fox Terrier |
| 2018 | Flynn | Bichon Frise |
| 2017 | Rumor | German Shepherd |
| 2016 | CJ | German Shorthaired Pointer |
