Can't make the event in person this week and wondering how to watch the Chelsea Flower Show on TV? You're not alone. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is one of the most important dates in the calendar for green-fingered Brits, as the Royal Horticultural Society puts on a splendid display of gardens in the heart of London. But if you aren't making the trip down to the capital this week (although there are Chelsea tickets still available!), you'll still be able to follow all the action from your living room.
Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the 2026 Chelsea Flower Show from the comfort of your own home...
How to watch Chelsea Flower Show 2026 on TV
Sticking to its usual broadcasting traditions, The BBC will cover each day of the event, running 11 shows across BBC One and BBC Two as part of its coverage.
Chelsea Flower Show TV schedule
Each year, the coverage starts from the Sunday before the show with an 'RHS: Countdown to Chelsea' episode. This gives an exclusive first look at what to expect from this year's event. This year, the 2026 coverage kicks off on BBC Two from 8pm for the preview episode.
Then, from Monday 28 May onwards, the BBC begins twice daily coverage across both BBC One and BBC Two. These episodes will go over the standout moments and winners from each of the days. The episodes air at 2pm on BBC One and 8pm in the evening on BBC Two.
- Sunday 17 May, 8pm, BBC Two [Countdown special]
- Monday 18 May, 2pm, BBC One
- 8pm, BBC Two
- Tuesday 19 May, 2pm, BBC One
- 8pm, BBC Two
- Wednesday 20 May, 2pm BBC One
- 8pm, BBC Two
- Thursday 21 May, 2pm, BBC One
- 8pm, BBC Two
- Friday 22 May, 2pm, BBC One
- 7pm BBC One / 7.30pm BBC Wales [Dame Mary Berry special]
- 8pm, BBC Two
There will also be a bonus episode on Friday at 7pm on BBC One (7.30pm for BBC Wales) which will follow Dame Mary Berry on a mission to grow peonies. They'll also likely be highlight episodes to catch up on the main action of the week. You can check out this page on the BBC to find the full schedule of episodes, as well as a synopsis of what to expect from each day. All 15 episodes of the 2025 action are still available to stream on iPlayer now.
