How to watch London International Horse Show 2021
Wondering how to watch London International Horse Show 2021 from the comfort of your own home? Find out more on how and when here.
As excitement for the London International Horse Show hits fever pitch, competition finally gets underway today (16 December) in a new venue for 2021, the London ExCeL.
Formerly known as Olympia, The London International Horse Show, the extravaganza is visited by thousands of spectators who flock to see their equestrian heroes in action, and boy do they turn up spectacular style!
However, those who choose to watch the action from the comfort of their own homes are in for a real treat this year, with coverage taking place on the BBC, Horse & Country and FEI.TV.
Show Director, Simon-Brooks Ward said:
We are delighted to confirm that the BBC will continue to broadcast the show and we are very pleased to have signed a new multi-year agreement with them. Over our 49 years, the BBC coverage has provided a very important platform for both the London International Horse Show and equestrian sport as a whole “
How to watch London International Horse Show with the BBC
The BBC will showcase five of the main classes that will take place this week using a variety of their platforms; BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, BBC Red Button, BBC Sport and app.
Thursday 16 December 2021
Puissance
Time: 20:55 – 21:55
Platform: BBC iPlayer, BBC Red Button, BBC Sport website and app
Friday 17 December 2021
Dressage World Cup
Time: 19:35 – 22:50
Platform: BBC iPlayer, BBC Red Button, BBC Sport website and app
Saturday 18 December 2021
Evening Performance to include the driving World Cup, Shetland pony Grand National, Santi Serra display, The Longines Christmas Cracker and more!
Time: 18:00 – 22:10
Platform: BBC iPlayer, BBC Red Button, BBC Sport website and app
Sunday 19 December 2021
Jumping World Cup
Time: 14:20 – 17:00
Platform: BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, BBC Red Button, BBC Sport website and app
Monday 20 December 2021
London Grand Prix
Time: 18:00 – 22:25
Platform: BBC iPlayer, BBC Red Button, BBC Sport website and app
If you miss any of the live-action, BBC iPlayer will offer the chance to catch up for up to 30 days past each class that takes place.
London International Horse Show on Horse & Country
Members of Horse & Country’s streaming service, H&C+, can sit back and relax this Christmas with extensive live and on-demand coverage from every day of this year’s London International Horse Show (LIHS). Find out more here
London International Horse Show on FEI TV – International Audiences
FEI TV will also be offering international audiences the ability to watch various elements of the show. Find out more here
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