ESPN is proud to feature an array of dog shows and agility competitions in November and December. Check out how to watch now.

But for our four-legged friends, nothing compares to the excitement of the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin. On December 13 and 14, 2025, a total of 5,557 dogs are set to compete for the title of America’s National Champion at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando,

The National Dog Show is broadcast on Thanksgiving every year. This year’s show will follow suit, airing Nov. 27 on NBC at noon local time, after the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The National Dog Show airs from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. local time.

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NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Entries are now open for the 2025 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, which returns to Orlando's Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) North/South Concourse this December 13th and 14th. Entries are ...

Connecticut residents can watch the show on NBC Connecticut (Channel 30) or WNBC (Channel 4), depending on their specific media market. The show also will be broadcast on Peacock and will air directly after the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.