How to Watch the 2023 National Dog Show on Thanksgiving for Free
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Quick Answer: Watch the National Dog Show 2023 on DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling TV.
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There’s no question that Thanksgiving is all about the mouth-watering food, the football rivalries, and watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. But if we’re being totally honest here, there’s another holiday tradition that’s got our ears perked up: The National Dog show! So get ready for a big round of “a-paws,” because the dogs are back in town again for 2023, and we’ve found the best way to watch the competition online.
Ready to watch the pups strut their stuff? Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s National Dog Show, including how to watch the livestream online from home if you’ve cut the cord, and everything else you should expect.
How to Watch the 2023 The National Dog Show Online Free
If you’ve already cut the cord, here are the top ways to catch the competition this week online, from DirecTV Stream to fuboTV.
Watch The National Dog Show Free on DirecTV Stream
Looking to watch The National Dog Show for free this year? You can use the DirecTV Stream five-day free trial. Once the trial ends, a DirecTV Stream Entertainment + Sports Pack starts at $69.98/month for your first two months, then $94.98/month after that. The subscription includes access to local channels like NBC, and you’ll also get to watch the Macy’s parade and all the football games airing on local stations over Thanksgiving weekend.
Watch The National Dog Show Free on fuboTV
Another free option to stream the National Dog Show live online? You can watch the 2023 National Dog Show on fuboTV. If you’re not sure you want to commit to a full subscription, you can try out the streaming service with a one-day free trial and use it to stream the National Dog Show on NBC live. After the trial, fuboTV starts at $54.99/month for your first two months of streaming right now, then $74.99/month after that.
Watch The National Dog Show on Hulu + Live TV
As of right now, Hulu + Live TV doesn’t offer a free trial, but if you’re looking for a streaming bundle for the occasion, this is your best bet. You’ll get access to 75+ TV channels, including NBC, so you can stream the National Dog Show live on your device. Not to mention you’ll get access to both ESPN+ and Disney+ for even more content to stream. Right now, you can snag Hulu + Live TV for $76.99 a month.
Watch The National Dog Show on Sling TV
Tune into the canine competition and catch all the best moments with a Sling TV subscription. Sling Blue includes local channels like NBC, and costs $22.50 your first month. After that, the plan costs $45 a month.
When Is The National Dog Show 2023
You can catch the 2023 National Dog Show on NBC directly after the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Coverage of the National Dog Show begins on Thursday, Nov. 23 at 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PST and runs until 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PST, which covers Group and Best in Show judging.
Along with being streamed on Peacock, the dog show will also be streaming on NBCSports.com and on the NBC Sports app at 12 p.m. ET on Thanksgiving. The NBC Sports app is available on mobile and connected devices, including Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire.
What Is The National Dog Show?
Hosted by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia, the show was founded in 1879 and has been held annually since 1933. Only purebred dogs registered with the American Kennel Club can compete, and the AKC recognizes 212 dog breeds and varieties, split into seven different groups (a French Bulldog named Winston won the Best In Show at the 2022 National Dog Show).
John O’Hurley and David Frei will once again reprise their roles as hosts, having co-hosted together since the National Dog Show first aired on NBC in 2002. Mary Carillo has also returned to give commentary, analysis and behind-the-scenes content.
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