How to watch the Eventing World Championships live from anywhere in the world
Find out where you can stream the eventing action live and for free
Watch the Eventing World Championships live from Aachen this week and witness some of the greatest horses and riders on the planet battle it out across the three phases – not just for medals, but also Olympic qualification.
The Eventing World Championships will run over four days and we’re expecting to see 90 runners from 27 nations – check out the Eventing World Championship form guide to find out who your favourite horses and riders are up against.
You can find more information about how to follow other sports at the 2026 FEI World Championships on our how to watch the FEI World Championships hub.
At a glance
- Eventing World Championship dates: 13–16 August 2026
- Watch on TV: ClipMyHorse.TV/FEI.TV
- Watch for free: RTBF (Belgium) / CBC (Canada) / ZDF (Germany) / SVT Play (Sweden)
- Watch the eventing from anywhere: Use this NordVPN deal – 75% Off
How to watch the Eventing World Championships on TV
There is no complete terrestrial TV coverage of the Eventing World Championships in the UK or US. ClipMyHorse.TV and FEI.TV will be the only place you can follow all the action live or on demand. ClipMyHorse.TV is showing every session across all sports during the fortnight of competition in Aachen.
This will be complete live coverage of the World Championships, including all disciplines, with additional editorial content and multiple commentary options for a complete viewing experience.
Find the broadcast schedule for eventing below.
If you’re away from home, you can use NordVPN to secure your stream of the action from anywhere in the world.
ClipMyHorse.TV discount code
You can save 26% on a ClipMyHorse.TV subscription until 23 August 2026 with code AACHEN26.
This discount is for new and returning customers without an active membership – this brings the cost to around £154 for your first year’s subscription.
Visit tv.fei.org to claim your discount.
ClipMyHorse.TV commentary options
ClipMyHorse.TV/FEI.TV is available to viewers across the world with the following commentary options for the eventing:
- without commentary
- English
- German
- French
How to watch the first horse inspection
The first horse inspection begins at 8.30am UK/9.30am local time on Wednesday 12 August, but is not available to stream. You can, however, follow the action with our Eventing World Championships live reports service.
Watch Eventing World Championships for free
ClipMyHorse.TV/FEI.TV is available to viewers across the world but some countries are also hosting free streams, including Canada, Germany, Belgium and Sweden.
These streams are usually geo-blocked, but if you’re worried about accessing your usual free stream while you’re away, you can use a VPN.
🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇦
Fans viewing from Canada can watch live on CBC as well as highlights on Rural TV.
🇩🇪 Germany 🇩🇪
Viewers in Germany can stream for free on ZDF and ARD.
🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇪
RTBF will show the eventing live (you’ll need to create a free account), while HippoTV will broadcast highlights.
🇸🇪 Sweden 🇸🇪
Viewers in Sweden can watch via SVT Play for free.
How to watch the Eventing World Championships from anywhere
If you’re away from home and your normal coverage is geo-blocked, a VPN will get you your usual coverage from anywhere in the world.
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Eventing World Championships broadcast times
Local time is CEST.
Date |
Session |
Start time (local) |
Start time (UK) |
|---|---|---|---|
Thursday 13 August |
Dressage day one |
9.30am |
8.30am |
Friday 14 August |
Dressage day two |
9.30am |
8.30am |
Saturday 15 August |
Cross-country |
9.15am |
8.15am |
Sunday 16 August |
Showjumping (including team and individual medals 🏅) |
1pm |
12pm |
Follow the action with H&H
We’re sending eventing editor Pippa Roome to bring you all the news directly from Aachen, and we have staff at home supporting our coverage so we can bring you the fullest possible reporting of every aspect of the sport.
Follow our Eventing World Championships live blog, which we’ll start with the trot-up on Wednesday 12 August. The live blog will bring you our expert insights and analysis, plus exclusive comments from the riders.
We’ll also be publishing reports after every session of action – the joy or disappointment from riders after their performances, views on each session and more – plus times for Brits and key contenders.
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