Crufts 2027
4 - 7 March 2027
NEC, Birmingham
The event schedule for Crufts 2027 has been announced,
with the world's greatest dog show returning to the
NEC, Birmingham, from 4 - 7 March 2027.
Online entries: Announced for
17 November 2026.
Venue: NEC, Birmingham
Dates: Thursday 4 - Sunday 7 March 2027
Dog removal time: From 3pm daily
Group Judging Days
Thursday 4 March
Gundog
Friday 5 March
Working & Pastoral
Saturday 6 March
Terrier & Hound
Sunday 7 March
Utility & Toy
The schedule once again includes a diverse range of
competitions celebrating dogs, from agility and
working dogs through to the prestigious Best in Show.
Event Schedule
Select a day below to view the competitions
scheduled to take place.
Thursday 4 March 2027 - Gundog
Main Arena
- Crufts Novice Cup Agility
- Crufts Agility Championship (Intermediate and Large height dogs)
- Junior Warrant Final
- Breeders Competition Final
- Vulnerable Native British and Irish Breeds Competition Final
- Heelwork to Music Competition
- Young Royal Kennel Club (YRKC) Agility Jumping Cup
- Flyball Team Competition - Last 16
- Gamekeepers Competition Final
Hall 3 - Dog Grooming Competition Ring
- Beginner's Grooming Class
- Intermediate Grooming Class
- Handstrip Class
- Pure Breed Scissor Class
Hall 5 - Obedience Ring
- Inter-Regional Rally Competition
- Obreedience Competition
Friday 5 March 2027 - Working & Pastoral
Main Arena
- Joe Cartledge Memorial International Junior Handling Final
- Crufts Medium ABC / Intermediate ABC / Large ABC Agility
- Crufts Singles Agility
- Flyball Team Competition - Last 16
- Freestyle Heelwork to Music Competition
Hall 3 - Dog Grooming Competition Ring
- Asian Style Grooming Class
- Spaniel and Setter Grooming Class
Hall 5 - Obedience Ring
- Inter-Regional Obedience Competition
- YRKC Novice & High Flyers Obedience Finals
Good Citizen Dog Training Ring
Saturday 6 March 2027 - Terrier & Hound
Main Arena
- Crufts International Agility Competition
- Scruffts Semi-Finals and Final
- Freestyle Heelwork to Music International Competition
- YRKC Agility Dog of the Year Finals
- Flyball Team - Quarter Finals
Hall 3 - Dog Grooming Competition Ring
- Terrier & Hound Grooming Class
- Poodles Grooming Class
- Workshop Competition
Good Citizen Dog Training Ring
- Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme Special Pre-Beginner Obedience Stakes Grand Final
Hall 5 - Obedience Ring
- Obedience Championships (Bitches)
Sunday 7 March 2027 - Utility & Toy
Main Arena
- Crufts Agility Championship (Small and Medium height dogs)
- Flyball Team Semi-Finals and Finals
- YRKC Stakes Final
- Crufts Hero Dog Awards
- Best in Show and Presentation
- Crufts Dog Grooming Competition - Overall Winner
Hall 3
- Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme Special Pre-Beginner Obedience Stakes Final for YRKC Members
Hall 5 - Obedience Ring
- Obedience Championship (Dogs)
Dog Grooming Competitions Return
Following their debut at Crufts in 2026, dog grooming
competitions will return for a second year in 2027,
this time in Hall 3.
In partnership with Artero, the competitions will
bring together talented grooming professionals from
across the UK and beyond, from emerging talent to
experienced experts.
The competitions celebrate the skill, creativity
and precision involved in professional dog grooming.
Entries for the grooming competitions open on
Wednesday 14 October 2026.
Further details will be announced.
Earlier Dog Removal Time
Important change for exhibitors
From Crufts 2027, exhibitors will be permitted
to remove their dogs from the NEC from
3pm each day, one hour earlier
than the previous 4pm removal time.
The change follows feedback from exhibitors and
is intended to offer greater flexibility for those
wishing to begin their journeys home earlier.
It is hoped that the revised time will help
exhibitors manage their travel arrangements and
avoid some of the difficulties associated with
traffic and longer journeys.
The Royal Kennel Club has said that the change
will continue to balance exhibitors' needs with
the visitor experience, ensuring dogs remain
available to see at their benches and in the
rings throughout the day.
Royal Kennel Club Statement
Jannine Edgar, Chief Executive of the
Royal Kennel Club, commented:
"Crufts is constantly evolving to reflect the
needs and interests of our community, while
staying true to what makes it such a special
event for dogs and the people who love them.
The health and wellbeing of dogs always remains
at the heart of everything we do, and we are
committed to ensuring Crufts continues to
provide a positive experience for dogs,
exhibitors and visitors alike.
We're also pleased to build on the success
of our inaugural dog grooming competitions
in 2026, with their return in a dedicated
space in Hall 3.
Alongside these additions, we've listened to
feedback from exhibitors and introduced
practical changes, including an earlier
dog removal time.
Together, these developments reflect our
commitment to evolving Crufts in a way that
supports our community, celebrates our
relationship with dogs and puts their
health and welfare first."
Please note:
Further competition times and events are still
to be announced. The schedule may be subject
to change.
Further Information
For the latest official announcements,
competition information and updates,
please visit the Crufts website.
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