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Royal Windsor Media Release
6 May 2026
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Daniel Naprous in the water obstacle at Royal Windsor
ROYAL WINDSOR HORSE SHOW CONFIRMS BROADCAST AND STREAMING COVERAGE FOR 2026 Media Release: 6 May 2026

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From Thursday 14 to Sunday 17 May 2026, Royal Windsor Horse Show will bring four days of world-class equestrian sport, displays and entertainment to a global audience, with comprehensive broadcast and live streaming coverage enabling viewers to experience the breadth and atmosphere of the Show as it unfolds.

Staged within the private grounds of Windsor Castle, the Show is one of the most prestigious fixtures in the equestrian calendar, uniquely combining international competition in Show Jumping, Carriage Driving and Endurance, alongside an extensive national Showing programme, with a setting defined by heritage, pageantry and royal tradition.

Horse & Country (H&C), the official Broadcast & Streaming Partner of Royal Windsor Horse Show, will provide live streaming from the Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Castle Arena, the focal point of the Show’s international programme, via its H&C+ streaming service. Available worldwide across web, mobile and connected TV platforms, H&C+ offers annual membership for £84.99, with a monthly recurring subscription also available at £14.99.

Over four days, the Castle Arena will reflect the full breadth of Royal Windsor, moving from national and international Show Jumping to Showing championships, dressage insight, military precision and arena displays. From the Defender Dressage Masterclass and the Musical Drive of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery to the Defender Shetland Pony Grand National, DAKS Pony Club Mounted Games, Azerbaijan’s Land of Fire display and Sunday’s Rolex Grand Prix, the coverage will capture the scale, variety and atmosphere that define the Show.

Carriage Driving will receive a further boost in 2026, with H&C providing brand-new dedicated coverage of the Marathon phase of the three-day CAIO4*-H4 FEI World Cup™ Qualifier (Horse Four-in-Hand) on Saturday afternoon as part of the Show’s official streaming offering. One of the most dynamic and technically demanding highlights of the week, the Marathon will see 26 teams take on the course, setting the stage for a highly competitive contest. Fast-paced, precise and visually compelling, the coverage will give viewers a new opportunity to follow one of Royal Windsor’s most exciting disciplines in greater depth.

At the heart of the schedule sits the Rolex Grand Prix, the pinnacle class of the Show and one of the most prestigious competitions in international Show Jumping. Bringing together an exceptional field of the world’s leading riders and horses, it represents the sport at its very highest level, where precision, partnership and pressure combine. Alongside live coverage on H&C, highlights will be broadcast internationally on Eurosport/TNT Sports at 20:00 on 19th May and at 10:00 on 20th May, ensuring this defining moment reaches a global television audience.

Simon Brooks-Ward, Chairman of Royal Windsor Horse Show, said: “Royal Windsor Horse Show has always been defined by its unique combination of world-class sport, heritage and an unrivalled setting. Ensuring that audiences around the world can experience the full breadth of the Show remains an important priority for us. Through our partnerships with Horse & Country, our official Broadcast & Streaming Partner, and Eurosport, we are able to showcase the depth of competition, displays and atmosphere that make Royal Windsor so special, alongside the pinnacle class of the Show, the Rolex Grand Prix, to a truly global audience.”

With international sport, Showing, Driving, displays and entertainment set against the backdrop of Windsor Castle, Royal Windsor Horse Show 2026 remains a defining moment in the equestrian calendar. This year’s broadcast and streaming coverage will bring that experience to audiences around the world, capturing the scale, atmosphere and prestige that define the Show.

Tickets and further details are available at www.rwhs.co.uk.  Please use discount code for Thursday, Friday & Sunday general entry tickets – RWHSAPP for a 10% reduction.

Horse & Country

Horse & Country (H&C) is the leading international equestrian sports network, offering live coverage, highlights, and exclusive original programming from the world of equestrian sport. Its streaming service, H&C+, is available to subscribers worldwide via web, mobile, and connected TV platforms. Annual membership of H&C+ costs just £84.99, with the option of a monthly recurring subscription at £14.99. Learn more at www.horseandcountry.tv

Royal Windsor Horse Show

Royal Windsor Horse Show takes place each year in May in the private grounds of Windsor Castle, where over 55,000 visitors are welcomed to view an extensive programme of international equestrian competition and performances. First staged in 1943 to raise funds for the War effort, the Show is honoured to have as its Patron HM The King, and as its President, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. The 2026 edition of the Show, which has Defender as Principal Partner, will take place from 14–17 May, and its schedule will include the CSI5* Rolex Grand Prix Show Jumping class, the CAIO4* International Carriage Driving Grand Prix, the CEI3* Royal Windsor Endurance, over 120 Showing classes and displays which feature Shetlands, military horses and mounted games.

Horse & Country

Horse & Country (H&C) is the leading international equestrian sports network, offering live coverage, highlights, and exclusive original programming from the world of equestrian sport. Its streaming service, H&C+, is available to subscribers worldwide via web, mobile, and connected TV platforms. Annual membership of H&C+ costs just £84.99, with the option of a monthly recurring subscription at £14.99. Learn more at www.horseandcountry.tv

Royal Windsor Horse Show

Royal Windsor Horse Show takes place each year in May in the private grounds of Windsor Castle, where over 55,000 visitors are welcomed to view an extensive programme of international equestrian competition and performances. First staged in 1943 to raise funds for the War effort, the Show is honoured to have as its Patron HM The King, and as its President, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. The 2026 edition of the Show, which has Defender as Principal Partner, will take place from 14–17 May, and its schedule will include the CSI5* Rolex Grand Prix Show Jumping class, the CAIO4* International Carriage Driving Grand Prix, the CEI3* Royal Windsor Endurance, over 120 Showing classes and displays which feature Shetlands, military horses and mounted games.

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