Press Accreditation for Crufts 2026
Press accreditation for Crufts 2026
Ready to cover the world’s greatest celebration of dogs? Use the form below to apply for press accreditation for Crufts 2026.
We strongly recommend pre-registering to make sure your application is processed smoothly and your badge is waiting for you on arrival. Registering at the event is possible, but delays are likely due to enhanced security checks.
Advance registration closes on Tuesday 3 March 2026.
All applications will be vetted for authenticity and accreditation is not guaranteed.
What you’ll need to provide
- A passport-style headshot
- Your press card number
- If you don’t have a press card: Complete the form, then email either a letter on headed paper from the organisation you represent confirming your press status, or examples of your published work from the last year with your name clearly credited, to event.registration@thekennelclub.org.uk
If you’ve attended Crufts as press before, you may be asked for scans or links to your published coverage. Without the correct documentation, registration will be refused. Crufts also reserves the right to request an editor’s confirmation letter before accreditation is granted.
Overseas press
Overseas dog press should include their World Dog Press Association (WDPA) number in the space provided.
Not currently a WDPA member? Email us for more details.
Best in Show allocations
Press and photography slots for Best in Show will be assigned during the event.
Video and Filming Restrictions
All filming requests must be approved in advance by Channel 4 via The Kennel Club.
General limits apply:
- Up to 5 minutes of feature footage
- Up to 3 minutes of news footage
- No live social media filming and no filming in the Resorts World Arena
Press/editorial photographers can apply through the main press accreditation form.
If you plan to film or record video for broadcast or social media, you must complete a separate filming request form. When applying, list your media type as ‘filming’ and a member of The Kennel Club press team will follow up with next steps.
