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2026 DockDogs® World ChampionshipsNovember 9-15, 2026
After more than two incredible decades in Dubuque, we’re turning the page and setting our sights on an exciting new chapter—this November, the DockDogs® World Championship heads to beautiful Madison, Wisconsin! And with a new home comes a new headquarters. We are gearing up for an amazing week where the World's top canine competitors and their humans will be facing off in Big Air, Extreme Vertical, Speed Retrieve, Iron Dog and Dueling Dogs™!
Admission is FREE to the public and we'd love to invite fans to come check out the splashin' action; it's a great time for dog-lovers of all ages! The Alliant Center will be offering concessions and food trucks all throughout the competition, so come on down, grab some snacks and drinks and let's cheer these water-loving dogs on... you will be amazed at what they can do!
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While the exact competition schedule will be announced at check-in, below are some extra events taking place throughout the week. Please note the below times are approximate and will be confirmed in the upcoming weeks:
Monday, November 9
11am - Competitor Check in starts
2pm-4pm - Practice for all Disciplines
6pm - Welcome Party at Alliant! This party includes the Opening Ceremonies, Mandatory Handlers Meeting, food, drinks and catching up with your fellow competitors!
Tuesday, November 10
8am - Dueling Dogs Qualifying Rounds
8am - DockDogs Qualifying Rounds
6pm - Community Night!
Wednesday, November 11
8am - Dueling Dogs Qualifying Rounds
8am - DockDogs Qualifying Rounds
6pm - Youth Night!
Thursday, November 12
8am - DockDogs Qualifying Rounds
7pm - Dueling Dogs Finals (Livestreamed)
Friday, November 13
8am - DockDogs Qualifying Rounds
**2026 Golden Paw Awards at the Alliant Center**
6pm - Reception
7pm - Awards Ceremony
Saturday, November 14
8am - DockDogs Qualifying Rounds
7pm - DockDogs Feature Finals (Livestreamed)
Sunday, November 15
8am - DockDogs Qualifying Rounds
1pm - DockDogs Feature Finals (Livestreamed)
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Need more info? Head to the DDWC Hub on our Website: https://dockdogs.com/2026ddwcinfo
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Alliant Energy Center, WPT Garden Expo, Madison, WI 53713, United States
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