2026 AKC Agility League™ Championship
2026 AKC Agility League Championship Entries Are Open
Entries are open through Midnight ET Oct. 15 for this fun event that features competition for all levels of League dogs, from PhD through Elementary. Taking place Nov. 6-8 at the Hunt Horse Complex in Raleigh, NC.
Captains should first enroll their teams:
2026 AKC Agility League Championships: Enroll Team & Captain
Then, captains let your handlers know they can sign up their dogs to their teams:
2026 AKC Agility League Championships: Enroll Handler & Dog
Note: Practice Ring Sign-Ups will open after Entries close, and the final schedule is released. We hope this will help you select the best time for your practice.
Questions: AgilityLeague@akc.org
Premium List Released: Here is the premium for the 2026 AKC Agility League Championship. If you have questions, please write us at AgilityLeague@akc.org.
Important Announcement – 2026 AKC Agility League Championship
We are excited to announce the event is on and will NOW be held at a NEW location – the James B. Hunt Horse Complex in Raleigh, NC, on the dates of November 6th through 8th.
This is a beautiful time of year with great temperatures in Central North Carolina. This site has hosted numerous agility events including the 2024 AKC ISC Championship. Dirt surface and numerous RV sites with full hook-ups:
https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/ncstatefair/hunthorsecomplex
All teams and dogs that successfully complete one full season in the qualifying period will be eligible to enter: Fall 2025; Winter 2026; and/or Spring/Summer 2026.
Lots more information to come!!
Congratulations to the 2025 Team Champions!
PhD – WestRover’s Speed Squad: Too Fast to Forecast – Captain Viveka Rosenberger – Alabama
Senior – Greased Lightning at Golden Acres – Captain Kat Baumler – Ohio
Sophomore – Just Winging It – Captain Pam Robbins – North Carolina
Freshman – Earning Our Wings – Captain Pam Robbins – North Carolina
Elementary – Little Dreamers – Captain Margaret Bojko – Wisconsin
News & Updates
August 7, 2026
Team Shirt Contest – The top 3 team shirts will be winning honors at the 2026 AKC Agility League Championship. Entries open at 7 am ET Sept. 9th and close at 6 pm ET Oct. 15th. Photos of the shirts – front and back (and sleeves if relevant) must be emailed to AgilityLeague@akc.org. Only teams competing at the event are eligible. Winners will be announced at the Nov. 7th morning briefing. Here are the rules: https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/AKC-Agility-League-Shirt-Contest-Rules-26.pdf
August 7, 2026
Crating Area Decoration Contest – This popular event is back on for the 2026 championship. Teams are invited to decorate their areas, and the top three vote-getters will be honored. Captains should enter at the event during check-in on Nov. 5 – 6. Winners will be announced on the final morning – Sunday, Nov. 8. Here are the rules: https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Crate-Decorating-Contest-Rules-2026.pdf
July 22, 2026
2026 Tentative Schedule – For your planning purposes, here is the draft schedule for the Championship. Subject to change based on final entry counts.
July 17, 2026
Official Photographer – Welcome back to the awesome Beau & Arrow Images as the official 2026 AKC Agility League Championship photographers. 2025 competitors know what great work Katie Ball and crew do! They will be capturing the action in the ring and your wins on the podium! https://beauandarrowimages.shootproof.com/
July 17, 2026
Equipment Sponsor – We are excited to have Max 200 returning as the equipment sponsor for the 2026 AKC Agility League Championship. There will be two competition rings and one practice ring of equipment for this event, and it will be available for sale to be taken home at the conclusion of the event. If you are interested in any item, it is advisable that you order it in advance to ensure that it is reserved for you. Credit cards will not be charged until the week before the event. You can order on-line indicating “Pick-up at Trial” as your delivery option – www.max200.com. Or you can call (315) 776-9588 to place your order. If you want anything other than agility equipment, you can order that and Max 200 will bring it to the event to save shipping costs.
February 20, 2026
Pet Friendly Hotels Near James Hunt Horse Complex
November 20, 2025
ALC 2026 Judges – We are excited to announce our Judging Panel for the 2026 AKC Agility League Championship:
- Greg Fontaine of North Carolina – PhD
- Ronda Bermke of Wisconsin – Senior & Elementary
- Greg Beck of North Carolina – Sophomore & Freshman