BBC iPlayer airs coverage of the 2026 Burghley Horse Trials

BBC has released coverage of the 2026 Burghley Horse Trials on its iPlayer streaming platform, as part of its sports programming lineup. The two-hour programme was first shown at 2pm on 6 September, and it will remain available to viewers for 29 days following its initial broadcast.

Accessibility features

The programme is available with audio description for viewers with visual impairments, as well as with sign language interpretation for viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing. This allows the content to reach a wider audience beyond those able to follow a standard video broadcast.

The programme has also been added to the BBC iPlayer Watchlist feature, allowing users to save it and return to watch it later within the availability window.

About the coverage

The Burghley Horse Trials is an equestrian event that BBC regularly includes in its sports broadcasting and streaming offering. The programme listing published by BBC does not include detailed information about specific results, competitors, or venue details from this year's trials — it functions as a viewing platform description rather than a standalone news report on the event itself.

Viewers interested in following the competition can do so through the coverage available on BBC iPlayer during its 29-day availability period.