# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 DockDogs® World Championship - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 09 Nov, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 15 Nov, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: 2026 DockDogs® World Championships November 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! -------------------------------------------------- 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) ------------------------------------ Need more info? Head to the DDWC Hub on our Website: https://dockdogs.com/2026ddwcinfo - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/2026-dockdogs-world-championship/200030578140701 - **Event Categories**: dog, sports, food-drinks, contests, parties, meetups, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 148 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Madison - **state**: WI - **country**: United States - **location**: Alliant Energy Center - **lat**: 43.044103652989 - **long**: -89.380495548248 - **full address**: Alliant Energy Center, WPT Garden Expo, Madison, WI 53713, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 DockDogs® World Championship - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/ae2c657ded1dae4f99a0bc74cf1eac7849043f27748dd79583b7ccb17bd7ef35-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir?v=1788068804 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 DockDogs® World Championship being held? - **A:** 2026 DockDogs® World Championship takes place on Mon, 09 Nov, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 15 Nov, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Alliant Energy Center, WPT Garden Expo, Madison, WI 53713, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 DockDogs® World Championship? - **A:** 2026 DockDogs® World Championship is organized by DockDogs. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at DockDogs's events? - **A:** Attendees have given DockDogs a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. DockDogs has 111+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. DockDogs has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 DockDogs® World Championship is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Madison, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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