Horse of the Year Show (HOYS)

Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) which is the biggest week of the year for equestrian entertainment. The show takes place this year from 8th - 12th October 2025 at the NEC Birmingham Resorts World Arena. Tickets are on sale now, so don't miss out! Whether you are horse-mad, want to shop until you drop, or just want to enjoy a spectacular display of entertainment, HOYS has something for everyone.

Horse of the Year Show really is the ultimate celebration of the horse; every showing and national showjumping class has to be qualified for throughout the year, so you are guaranteed to be seeing the best of the best compete for the overall champion title. Every performance includes an element of competition along with a variety of displays from around the world and the adrenaline-filled Pony Club Mounted Games, where teams will be competing in heats each day for their chance to win the highly-esteemed Prince Philip Cup on Sunday afternoon!

General admission tickets and VIP Experiences are available to purchase. General tickets are booked through our ticketing partner, The Ticket Factory. Are you looking for a way to make your HOYS experience extra special? Whether you want to extend your stay, or catch the action in style from one our hospitality areas, we have a variety of packages to enable you and your group to have the VIP adventure! Sip champagne and enjoy the panoramic view from Champions Bar, or enjoy a fine-dining experience on the front row of the action in our hospitality grandstand. Contact HOYS directly for all VIP ticket purchases.