I have great memories of listening to Radio Badminton in the car while queuing to get into Mars Badminton Horse Trials on the morning of cross-country day.
This year, you’ll be able to listen to Radio Badminton in a variety of ways – here’s everything you need to know and how to make the most of it if you’re listening to rather than watching Badminton Horse Trials.
How to listen to Radio Badminton live
At home
This year, Badminton Plus members will be able to listen to the live broadcast of Radio Badminton via the Badminton Horse Trials app or website.
If you don’t have a portable radio, you can pre-book a Radio Badminton e-voucher, which will give you on-site radio access all day. Mobile coverage is not reliable, so don’t rely on being able to listen online if you’re at the event.
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Radio Badminton frequency
You can listen to Radio Badminton by tuning into 87.7FM if you’re at or near by the event.
Radio Badminton broadcast schedule
Along with the live broadcast (details below), there will be a daily round-up show available online and via the Badminton Horse Trials app.
Ben Way returns to the Radio Badminton team this year.
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Radio Badminton commentary
This year, Radio Badminton will once again be hosted by Jo Thoenes and Sam Lloyd. Grand prix dressage rider Bobby Hayler-Wright and top judge Christian de Coulon will provide insight on the first phase, while we’ll hear from event riders Matt Heath, Daisy Berkeley and Nick Gauntlett throughout the cross-country and showjumping.
We’ll also benefit from the insight of previous Badminton riders Ben Way and Ginny Howe. Ben will be interviewing the Badminton riders in the mixed zone after their performances, while Ginny will be the roving reporter.
To watch every phase of Badminton Horse Trials live or via catch up, including the trot-ups, from the comfort of your home anywhere in the world, you need a 2026 Badminton TV Pass. Badminton TV is once again powered by ClipMyHorse.TV, but you do not need a full ClipMyHorse.TV subscription to watch – you can just subscribe to Badminton TV for £22.99. Go to badminton-horse.tv to sign up. If you are already a ClipMyHorse.TV premium member, Badminton TV is included in your subscription. Also check out the Badminton app, which provides free live results and much more this year. Sign up for Badminton Plus membership for £4.99 to access the live Radio Badminton broadcast and receive exclusive offers from on-site exhibitors. Search for Badminton Horse Trials in your app store.
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