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Need a break from the big game this Sunday? On Sunday, February 12, ESPN will offer up a mood-boosting alternative to football: four hours of dogs! The action begins at 6 p.m. ET when ESPN2 airs the AKC Agility Dog Invitational. At 8 p.m. ET, the action continues on ESPN with highlights from the AKC National Championship, followed at 9 p.m. by the AKC Agility Championship Highlight Show.

Round up your friends (human and canine), wrangle the (dog-safe) snacks, and relax for an evening full of athletes that everyone can agree to root for! Check your local cable provider’s listings to find ESPN2 and ESPN, or watch with your cable provider login on the ESPN app. Here’s some more information on what you’ll be able to watch on Sunday when you tune in.

AKC Agility Dog Invitational

The 2022 AKC Agility Invitational presented by YuMOVE®  took place on Sunday, December 17, and Sunday, December 18 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. Agility involves a dog racing against a clock while navigating an obstacle course. Open to all dogs, Agility is rapidly gaining popularity across the United States.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier Agility Invitational 2021
©American Kennel Club

AKC National Championship Highlight Show

The 2022 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin took place on Sunday, December 17, and Sunday, December 18 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. Thousands of dogs gathered to compete for Best in Show at this year’s event.

Best in Show, Toy Group First, BBE Toy Group Second, Best of Breed, and Best Bred By in Breed/Variety: GCH CH Pequest Wasabi, Pekingese; Toy Group judging at the 2019 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, Orlando, FL.
David Woo ©American Kennel Club

AKC Agility Championship Highlight Show

The 2022 AKC National Agility Championship took place on Friday, April 1, Saturday, April 2, and Sunday, April 3 in Ocala, FL. More than 1,300 canines and their handlers competed in this championship event.

AKC Agility Invitational at the 2018 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin.
David Woo © 2018 American Kennel Club
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