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 the agility course with as few mistakes as possible.
On March 21-22, competitors zoomed through courses at the 2026 AKC National Agility Championship in Temecula, California. You can watch the competition’s livestream, follow the coverage of the event on social media, and watch the finals of this year’s championship from the comfort of your home so you don’t miss a beat.
Ways to Watch 2026 AKC National Agility Championship
The AKC National Agility Championship will be livestreamed by AKC.tv all days that the competition is filming. Check out the National Agility Championship on AKC.tv to catch all of the rings, or tune in on the AKC.tv app and the AKC Youtube channel.
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 AKC NAC, you can also try your hand at the sport with your own dog!
The 2025 AKC National Agility Championship will air on ESPN2 on June 15 at noon ET. Watch these fast, agile teams to see the winners crowned in each height division!