Live from New York City, it's the Westminster Dog Show. The legendary competition returns to Madison Square Garden for its 2025 event.
After changes over the past few seasons, including host site and scheduling days, the biggest dog show in the U.S. is back to its usual thing. This time, it will be held over three days in February in midtown NYC. Fans and dog-lovers everywhere can once again experience the Westminster Kennel Club event in its original glory.
Whether you're rooting for a certain breed or just enjoy seeing dogs drool as they trot around the arena, there's something for everyone when the WKC Dog Show commences. And of course, there's no better time than Best in Show as dogs from every breed in the world compete for the illusive title.
So if you're looking for a February competition other than the Super Bowl, head to New York. Here's how to get tickets for the 149th annual Westminster Dog Show in 2025.
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Westminster Dog Show 2025 tickets
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Tickets for the 2025 Westminster Dog Show are available now on StubHub.
Dog-lovers can purchase passes in a variety of ways.
- Feb. 8 – All-day
- Feb. 10 – Morning only
- Feb. 10 – Evening only
- Feb. 11 – Morning only
- Feb. 11 – Evening only
- Feb. 10 & 11 – Two-day evening
For all the access, two-day passes currently cost $112 for general admission. It grants ticket-holders access to both evening sessions at Madison Square Garden and is the best bang for your buck, but passes are going quick. For a better view, 100-level seats are going for $450.
Only care about Best in Show? Tuesday evening-only tickets cost a minimum of $60. Sit lower in the 100-level section for $70 or go all-out with floor seats for $240.
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Westminster Dog Show at Madison Square Garden seating chart
Want the best view of all the dogs at the Westminster Dog Show? Here's a seat map of Madison Square Garden so you can find the best spot to watch the show.
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Westminster Dog Show 2025 schedule
The 2025 Westminster Dog Show is a three-day event, a morning competitions taking place at the Jacob Javits Convention Center and evening competitions a few blocks away at Madison Square Garden.
Here's how the schedule lines up for the 149th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
Saturday, Feb. 8
| Location | Time | Event |
| Jacob K. Javits Convention Center | 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Masters Agility Championship Preliminaries |
| 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Masters Obedience Championship | |
| 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Flyball Tournament | |
| 8:30 a.m. - 3p.m. | Demonstration Ring | |
| 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Human Agility Course | |
| 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Masters Agility Championship Finals |
Monday, Feb. 10
| Location | Time | Event |
| Jacob K. Javits Convention Center | 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Breed Judging (Hound, toy, non-sporting and herding) |
| 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Junior Showmanship Preliminaries | |
| Madison Square Garden | 7:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. | Group Judging (Hound, toy, non-sporting and herding) |
Tuesday, Feb. 11
| Location | Time | Event |
| Jacob K. Javits Convention Center | 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Breed Judging (Sporting, working and terrier) |
| 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Junior Showmanship Preliminaries | |
| Madison Square Garden | 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. | Junior Showmanship Finals |
| 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. | Group Judging (Sporting, working and terrier) Followed by Best in Show |
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 |
| 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 |
| 2015 | Miss P | 15-inch Beagle |
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