2026 Championship – International Dog Sports
International Dog Sports
2026 IDS Dock Diving Championship

2026 Championship

September 11 – 13, 2026

Ten locations. One weekend. Hundreds of teams competing live across the country for a chance to be named an IDS Champion.

10
Locations
3
Days of competition
1,203
Accepted Invites (2025)
1
Champion

Three days of competition

Friday
Sept 11, 2026
Velocity FinalsAll-in-one format
Eclipse FinalsAll-in-one format
Saturday
Sept 12, 2026
Horizon QualifyingRounds 1 + 2
Live CommentaryWith Steve Corona
Legend Bracket Tournament
Lap Bracket Tournament
Sunday
Sept 13, 2026
Junior Handler Showcase
Open Horizon BracketChampionship Tournament

Built different

Live streamed from all 10 locations

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.

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Unique bracket-style tournament

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.

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Live results, real time

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.


Junior

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.

Every junior entry fee goes to
The Fund
Dispersed to top junior handlers
at the championship

2026 IDS Championship
Official 2026 Championship Merch

Exclusive championship gear — available now while supplies last.

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