AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin 2026

Before you go

AKC’s current visitor page welcomes spectators and states no show-admission charge during Championship Week. Seating is limited and current event protocols apply. Convention-center parking and concessions are separate; confirm current rates directly. The current premium prohibits unentered pet dogs; confirm the current visitor animal policy before attending. Daytime judging is approximately 08:00–17:00; evening doors approximately 16:45 and judging approximately 17:15–21:00. These are programme estimates, so session clock fields remain unset.

Dates, hours & attendance

• 2026-12-12 · Orange County Convention Center · Hours not confirmed · America/New_York · Public attendance period
• 2026-12-13 · Orange County Convention Center · Hours not confirmed · America/New_York · Public attendance period

Announced attendance dates are listed with their access rules. Hours are shown only when confirmed. Check the organizer for pass-specific access and changes.

Who can attend?

Open to the public

AKC’s current visitor page welcomes spectators and states no show-admission charge during Championship Week. Seating is limited and current event protocols apply. Convention-center parking and concessions are separate; confirm current rates directly. The current premium prohibits unentered pet dogs; confirm the current visitor animal policy before attending. Daytime judging is approximately 08:00–17:00; evening doors approximately 16:45 and judging approximately 17:15–21:00. These are programme estimates, so session clock fields remain unset.

Price

The organizer lists free admission. Check any registration requirements.

Getting there & access information

Confirm the building, entrance, parking and accessibility arrangements with the venue and organizer.

Source & verification

Dates, location and admission reviewed on 2026-10-12. Organizer: American Kennel Club. Listing information can change.

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