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.
The 2024 AKC National Agility Championship is March 14 through 17 in Perry, Georgia. 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 2024 AKC National Agility Championship
The AKC National Agility Championship will be livestreamed by AKC.tv all four 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!
The finals of the competition will also be airing on ESPN, so you can watch them from the comfort of your own home, or on devices that support the ESPN app. Check back to see when the AKC National Championship will air!
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 2023 AKC National Agility Championship are the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen, Samoyed, French Bulldog, and Bernese Mountain Dog, as well as 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!
Stay tuned to see when the AKC National Agility Championship will air!