The Royal Windsor Horse Show kicks off on 15 May, concluding on 18 May 2025, in The King’s back garden at Windsor Castle. If you can’t make it to Royal Windsor in person this year, here’s how to enjoy all the action with our guide explaining how to watch Royal Windsor Horse Show live…
Wherever you are in the world, you’ll want to be glued to all the action, so follow the links below to tune into this feast of top-class equestrian action…
The H&C+ streaming service will be showing all of the Royal Windsor action for a fee in the UK. If you’re abroad, and trying to watch H&C+ like you normally would back in the UK, then you can use a VPN. Check out NordVPN, where you can get 70% off, plus a 30-day money back guarantee, and follow the instructions below.
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How to watch Royal Windsor Horse Show from anywhere in the world
For 2025, Royal Windsor will run a worldwide streaming and broadcast schedule through H&C+. H&C+ will provide complete live coverage from the Castle Arena via its subscription service, with a pay-per-view option also available.
H&C+ will cover everything in the main arena from the CSI5* showjumping classes, the Defender dressage masterclass, national and under-25 showjumping classes, showing classes, the Defender Shetland Pony Grand National, the DAKS Pony Club Mounted Games and the equestrian displays. All of the coverage will also be available to watch back on demand on H&C.
Annual H&C+ membership is £84.99 as a one-off payment and there’s also an option to pay in 12 monthly instalments of £14.99. Non-members of H&C+ are also able to watch this event with a H&C+ event pass, which allows you to purchase a pay-per-view pass to view this event alone from £14.99 for 30 days.
*Pricing for the H&C+ Annual Membership and H&C+ Freestyle options may differ by territory. Please see the H&C website for further details.
In addition, Eurosport will air a highlights programme on Eurosport 1 featuring the show’s pinnacle class – the Rolex Grand Prix – which takes place on Sunday 18 May. This competition attracts the world’s elite showjumpers to the show and is a standout fixture in the international showjumping calendar. Broadcast timings for the programme will be confirmed closer to the event.
How to watch Royal Windsor Horse Show live with a VPN
Not in the UK right now? You don’t have to miss out on any of the action from Royal Windsor Horse Show.
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) will alter your device’s IP address to make it appear to be in a different country, allowing you to access your usual streaming services from anywhere in the world. It’s great for watching racing on the move, and it’s also handy even if you’re watching at home. VPNs are designed with internet security in mind, creating encrypted connections that keep your data safe from third parties and improve streaming speeds by preventing bandwidth ‘throttling’ from your internet service provider.
There are many VPN providers out there, with some more reliable and safe than others. We’d suggest using a paid-for service such as NordVPN, which is the best VPN in the world according to our colleagues at TechRadar.
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How to use a VPN
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Download and install the VPN of your choice. NordVPN is the one we recommend.
2. Open up the VPN app and choose the location of the service you wish to access – UK for H&C+.
3. Then head over to your streaming service on your device and enjoy the live stream.
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- Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service)
- Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad
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