Biggest Dog Sport Events in Sweden 2026 — the Year's Top Competitions

Sweden continues to be one of Europe's most active countries in dog sport. In 2026 several major championships are gathered under a single event in Blekinge, while the agility national championship moves to Jonkoping and the Agility World Championship is held in neighbouring Finland. Here we guide you to the biggest dog sport events of 2026 — a must for participants, spectators, and dog enthusiasts alike!

SM i Agility 2026 — Jonkoping

Date: 25–28 June 2026
Venue: Rosenlunds IP, Jonkoping
What makes it special: Sweden's best agility teams gather to compete individually and in teams. The Swedish championship serves as qualification for international championships and is a crowd favourite with its fast pace and strong club spirit. The event is led by Ulricehamns Brukshundklubb in collaboration with Jonkoping and Tranas Brukshundklubbar, among others.
Link: agilitysm2026.se

SM-veckan i Blekinge 2026 — Obedience, Utility, Rally Obedience, Mondioring and More

Date: 29 July – 2 August 2026
Venue: Olofstrom, Blekinge
Why it matters: In 2026 SBK Blekinge combines several Swedish championships into one large-scale week-long event. Under the same roof, competitions are held in utility, obedience, rally obedience, mondioring, IGP, and scent detection. This offers a unique opportunity to experience the breadth of Swedish dog sport in a single location.
Link: sm2026.sbkblekinge.se

SM i Lydnad (Obedience)

Obedience is the sport where precision, discipline, and trust between dog and handler take centre stage. Head judge is Ulf Jernestal and Sweden's absolute top tier in obedience gathers in Olofstrom.

SM i Bruks och Mondioring (Utility and Mondioring)

In the utility trials, dogs compete in disciplines such as tracking, search, report, and protection. Mondioring combines obedience, jumping, and protection in a spectacular all-round experience.

SM i Rallylydnad (Rally Obedience)

Rally obedience has grown enormously in recent years and the championship attracts an increasing number of participants. Head judge is Satu Saarisilta. The sport is all about teamwork and joy — dog and handler navigate a course with signs indicating different exercises.

SM i IGP 2026 — Moheda

Date: 14–16 August 2026
Venue: Moheda Idrottsplats, Moheda
What is IGP? IGP is an advanced dog sport that tests the dog's abilities in tracking, obedience, and protection. The Swedish IGP championship is one of the year's most technical and intense competitions.
Link: ssmigp.se

Agility World Championship 2026 — Turku, Finland

Date: 22–27 September 2026
Venue: Gatorade Center (Turkuhalli), Turku, Finland
Why it matters: The FCI's official Agility World Championship is held this year in neighbouring Finland. Around 600 teams from some 40 countries are expected to compete in the Nordic region's largest indoor sports arena. Although the event is not held in Sweden, it is close enough for Swedish dog enthusiasts to attend — and Sweden always sends a strong national team.
Link: awc2026.fi

Summary: the Dog Sport Year 2026

The dog sport year 2026 offers a unique setup. The championship week in Blekinge gathers several national titles in obedience, utility, rally obedience, and mondioring under the same event — perfect for anyone who wants to experience the breadth of the sport. The agility championship in Jonkoping and the IGP championship in Moheda complete the picture, and with the Agility World Championship in nearby Turku there are plenty of reasons to travel.

Whether you are competing yourself or cheering from the sidelines — mark these dates in your calendar and book accommodation early! And do not forget to log your training and results in the Tavlingshund app so you can follow your progress all the way to the championships.