Agility is a fast-growing dog sport that showcases the power of the human-canine bond. As the handler directs the dog through a predetermined obstacle course, the team races against the clock to finish with as few mistakes as possible.
On March 21-22, competitors zoomed through courses at the 2026 AKC National Agility Championship in Temecula, California. If you missed the action, catch the broadcast on May 10 at 10am ET on ESPN2
Ways to Watch the 2026 AKC National Agility Championship
Tune in to ESPN2 on May 10 at 10 a.m. ET to watch the AKC National Agility Championship. Replays of the full event’s livestream coverage are also available on AKC.tv and YouTube.
What Dog Breeds Will I See?
All dog breeds can compete in agility. Each dog covers the same course, where jump heights are adjusted to make the competition fair across all dog sizes. You will see plenty of Border Collies, Shetland Sheepdogs, and Australian Shepherds. Other breeds who qualified to compete at the 2026 AKC National Agility Championship include the French Bulldog and plenty of All-American Dogs.
Learn More About Agility
If you’re unfamiliar with the sport of agility, you can learn more about the history of the sport as well as how competitions work. And, if you like what you see from the AKC NAC, you can also try your hand at the sport with your own dog!
The 2026 AKC National Agility Championship will air on ESPN2 on May 10 at 10 a.m. ET. Watch these fast, agile teams to see the winners crowned in each height division!