Watch the Hickstead Derby Meeting on TV this week and enjoy a true jewel in the crown of British equestrian sport.
Hickstead hosts a wealth of showjumping and showing classes, but is best known for being the home of the world-famous Hickstead Derby, and this class is certainly not one to miss.
At a glance
- Hickstead Derby Meeting dates: 18–21 June 2026
- Watch Hickstead Derby on TV: ClipMyHorse.TV
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How to watch Hickstead Derby on TV
There is no terrestrial TV coverage of the Hickstead Derby, and ClipMyHorse.TV will be the only place you can follow all the action live or on demand.
If you’re away from home, you can use NordVPN to secure your stream of the action from anywhere in the world.
What time is the Hickstead Derby?
The Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby will start at 2pm on Sunday 21 June.
Hickstead Derby TV schedule
ClipMyHorse.TV will be showing the following classes live at the times listed.
Thursday 18 June
| Class | Time (BST) |
| The Hickstead Novice 1.10m Championship | 10am |
| The Hickstead Annual Grade C Championship in memory of Sarah Davidson | 11.05am |
| The Astore & Sons 1.35m Open Championship in memory of Tracy Astore | 12.10pm |
| The Stoner Jewellers Vase | 1.05pm |
| The ClipMyHorse.TV Derby Tankard | 4pm |
Friday 19 June
| Class | Time (BST) |
| The KEP Italia 1.10m Amateur Championship | 8.30am |
| The United Equine Products Ltd 1.25m Open Championship | 10am |
| The Breen Equestrian Beethoven 7 & 8 Year Old Championship | 10.55am |
| Presentation: The Cob Championship | 12pm |
| Final Judging: The Hack Championship | 12.15pm |
| The Agria Derby Trial for the Ben O’Meara Memorial Trophy | 12.45pm |
| The Hickstead Derby Two Phase for the Tom Hudson Trophy | 3.15pm |
Saturday 20 June
| Class | Time (BST) |
| The Billy Stud Auction British Five Year Old Jumping Championship | 8.45am |
| The Billy Stud Auction British Six Year Old Jumping Championship | 10.05am |
| The ClipMyHorse.TV Master’s Trophy | 11.30am |
| The Osborne Refrigerators Scurry Driving Championship | 2.30pm |
| Presentation: The Agria Hunter Championship | 3pm |
| The British Speed Derby for the Liz Dudden Memorial Trophy | 3.45pm |
| Pro Ponies Mini Major | 6.30pm |
Sunday 21 June
| Class | Time (BST) |
| RedPost Senior Foxhunter Championship | 8am |
| Public course walk for the Al Shira’aa Derby & The Romford Band of the Royal British Legion | 10am |
| The Agria Coloured Horse Ridden Championship | 11.10am |
| The Doney Championship | 11.45am |
| Presentation: The Tattersalls RoR Amateur Ridden Show Series Championship | 1.30pm |
| Presentation: The Tattersalls RoR Open Ridden Show Series Championship | 1.35pm |
| The Osborne Refrigerators Double Harness Scurry | 1.45pm |
| The Al Shira’aa Derby | 2pm |
How to watch the Hickstead Derby Meeting 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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