2026 Championship
Ten locations. One weekend. Hundreds of teams competing live across the country for a chance to be named an IDS Champion.
Three days of competition
Built different
Watch live on the IDS YouTube channel as all 10 host facilities compete simultaneously the same weekend. Follow real-time scores, live brackets, and live commentary all weekend long.
Watch on YouTube →IDS uses a one-of-a-kind bracket tournament format for championship competition — giving every team a real path to the podium and keeping the excitement going all weekend long.
View criteria →Follow along via interactive leaderboards and live brackets updated in real time throughout the weekend. Know exactly where your favorite teams stand as it happens.
One of a kind in dog sports
Every junior handler entry fee collected throughout the IDS season goes directly into the scholarship fund — no exceptions. At the championship, that fund is dispersed to the top placing junior handlers as a reward for their hard work and dedication all season long. It is our way of investing in the next generation of dog sport athletes.
at the championship
10 locations, coast to coast
Spanning from California to Maryland, South Dakota to Texas — the 2026 IDS Championship is truly a nationwide event.
Exclusive championship gear — available now while supplies last.
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