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If you enjoy a spot of gardening in your spare time, the 2026 "RHS Chelsea Flower Show" is pretty much the World Cup of horticulture, and the latest edition of the prestigious event streaming now in the U.K.
Here's how to watch "RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026" online from anywhere with this VPN — and potentially for free.
The "RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026" is a week-long event from Monday, May 18 through to Friday, May 22 at 2 p.m. each day. It will also be on BBC iPlayer and BBC Two each evening at 8 p.m.
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Since way back in 1913, the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London has played host to the premier gardening event. However, the core idea of the Chelsea Flower Show dates back even further, to around 1825. More than 200 years later, and it's still going strong, with the floral designs and conceptual gardens becoming more and more elaborate with each passing year.
This year, the action started with a preview show on Sunday, May 17, while the main event really gets going on Monday, May 18. The "RHS Chelsea Flower Show" continues all week, with highlights then airing over next weekend on May 23-24.
Get your green fingers at the ready to tap away on the remote control, and read on now to find out how you can watch "RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026" online and from anywhere.
Can I watch 'RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026' for free?
"RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026" will stream for free in the U.K. on BBC iPlayer. It will also be airing on BBC One and BBC Two, which are free channels in the U.K.
All you need to be able to watch along are a U.K. postcode (e.g. SE1 7PB) and a valid TV license.
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How to watch 'RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026' from anywhere
Thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network), "RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026" should be available to Brits no matter where they are. The software allows your devices to appear to be back in the U.K. and watch iPlayer for free, as if you were back home.
Not all VPNs works for this – but NordVPN does (we use it daily) and you can get an exclusive offer below:
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're away from the U.K. and want to view a U.K. service, you'd select U.K. from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to BBC iPlayer to watch "RHS Chelsea Flower Show" online and on-demand.
How to watch 'RHS Chelsea Flower Show' in the U.K.
On Monday through to Friday, the "RHS Chelsea Flower Show" will air on BBC One at 2 p.m. BST for one hour of live coverage.
More live coverage will begin at 8 p.m. BST on BBC Two each evening. That later viewing will also be available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer.
If you're busy during the week, don't worry, because there are highlights playing on BBC One on Saturday, May 23 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 24 at 6:15 p.m.
Outside the U.K.? You don't have to miss this show if you are a Brit living abroad because you can unblock BBC iPlayer with a VPN. We'll explain how to do that below...
Can you watch 'RHS Chelsea Flower Show' in the U.S.?
It's a little bit more tricky to watch the "RHS Chelsea Flower Show" in the U.S. Unfortunately, there are no plans to broadcast the event or for it to be on any streaming service.
Brit stuck in the USA? The only way to watch would would be to give NordVPN a try and access your usual British streaming service that way, if terms allow. You'll need a TV licence of course.
If you're up in Canada it's the same solution, as there is no streaming or broadcast release for "RHS Chelsea Flower Show".
Can you watch 'RHS Chelsea Flower Show' in Australia?
You'll not find "RHS Chelsea Flower Show" 2026 on any streaming platform or TV channel in Australia.
If you are a Brit working or on vacation Down Under you can catch the show on your usual domestic streamer by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
'RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026' — all you need to know
'RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026' - presenters
- Sophie Raworth
- Adam Frost
- Monty Don
- Rachel de Thame
- Arit Anderson
- Nicki Chapman
- Angellica Bell
'RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026' - designers
Here are the details of the 13 gardens being featured this year:
- Tom Stuart-Smith - Tate Britain Garden
- Kazuyuki Ishihara – Tokonoma Garden – Samumaya no Niwa
- Sarah Eberle – The Campaign to Proect Rural England Garden, 'On the Edge'
- Arit Anderson – Parkinson's UK 'A Garden for Every Parkinson's Journey'
- Darren Hawkes – The Lady Garden Foundation 'Silent no More' Garden
- Harry Holding and Alex Michaelis – Eden Project 'Bring me Sunshine'
- Baz Grainger – Killik & Co 'A Seed in Time'
- Patrick Clarke – The Children's Society Garden
- Angus Thompson - The Asthma and Lung UK Breathing Space Garden
- Catherine MacDonald – The Boodles Garden
- Max Parker-Smith – Journey Beyond the Tracks from Adelaide to Perth
- Rob Hardy – Trussell's Together Garden
- Joe and Laura Carey – Addleshaw Goddard 'Flourish in the City'
What else can I watch on BBC iPlayer?
Lots – including "The Other Bennet Sister", "Race Across The World", "Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr", "MasterChef", and "Making Life On Earth: Attenborough's Greatest Adventure".
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