Biggest dog sport events in Sweden 2025 - the year's top 5 competitions

Sweden is one of Europe's most active countries in dog sports. From the Agility World Championship to Swedish national championships in obedience, utility and IGP, world-class competitions abound. Here we guide you to the five biggest dog sport events in Sweden 2025 - a must for participants, spectators and dog enthusiasts alike!

Agility World Championship 2025 - Kalmar

Date: 17-21 September 2025
Venue: Hatstore Arena, Kalmar
Why it matters: Sweden is the host nation for the official Agility World Championship. Top teams from around the world compete with breathtaking speed, precision and teamwork. Expectations are sky-high and public interest is enormous.
Link: agilityklubben.se

SM i Agility 2025 - Halmstad

Date: 10-13 July 2025
Venue: Skedalaheds idrottspark, Halmstad
What makes it special: Sweden's best agility teams gather to compete individually and in teams. SM serves as qualification for international championships and is a crowd favourite with its fast pace and strong club spirit.
Link: agilitysm2025.se

SM i Lydnad 2025 - Kungsbacka

Date: 26-29 June 2025
Venue: Dalavallen, Anneberg, Kungsbacka
What to expect: Obedience is the sport where precision, discipline and trust between dog and handler take centre stage. The national championship brings together Sweden's absolute elite. The competition attracts both competitors and spectators from across the country.
Link: brukshundklubben.se

SM i Bruks & Mondioring 2025 - Laholm

Date: 29-31 August 2025
Venue: Laholm
Highlights: In the utility trials, dogs compete in disciplines such as tracking, search, report and protection. The competition is combined with mondioring - a spectacular protection discipline where obedience and courage are put to the test.
Link: brukshundklubben.se

SM IGP 2025 - Hofors

Date: 8-10 August 2025
Venue: Stalringens IP, Hofors
What is IGP? IGP (Internationale Gebrauchshunde Pruefung, formerly IPO) is an advanced dog sport that tests the dog's abilities in tracking, obedience and protection. SM i IGP is one of the year's most technical and intense competitions.
Link: ssmigp.se

Summary: the dog sport year 2025 in Sweden

Whether you love the speed of agility, the teamwork of obedience or the intensity of IGP, Sweden has something for you in 2025. All of these competitions are open to the public and offer a fantastic opportunity to discover the sport - or be inspired to start training with your own dog.

Want to experience dog sport at the elite level? Mark these dates in your calendar - and make sure to book accommodation early!