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World’s Top Dogs Compete in Kalmar 2025

Soon time for the Agility World Championship 2025 – with participants from 41 countries

Agility World Championship 2025: A Global Dog Sports Extravaganza in Kalmar

Soon, dogs and their handlers from around the world will gather in Kalmar for the Agility World Championship. From September 17-21, 2025, the event will take place in Hatstore Arena, featuring 528 teams from 41 countries across five continents.

Event Highlights

  • 528 dog teams from 41 countries
  • 29 different dog breeds participating
  • Nearly 2,000 spectators expected daily
  • International competition with multiple size classes

”We look forward to welcoming agility practitioners from around the world to Kalmar. During five action-packed days, the world’s best agility dogs will compete for titles,” says Frida Petersson, Sports Event Project Manager at Destination Kalmar.

Competition Details

The championship follows international rules, dividing dogs into four size classes: small, medium, intermediate, and large. Competitions will be held both individually and in teams, with courses designed to test speed and precision.

Event Schedule

Date Competition Hours
Tuesday, September 16 18:00 – Opening Ceremony (Free Entry)
Wednesday, September 17 08:00 – 19:00
Thursday, September 18 08:00 – 20:00
Friday, September 19 08:00 – 18:30
Saturday, September 20 08:00 – 20:30
Sunday, September 21 08:00 – 19:00 (Closing 20:00 – 22:00)

”Finally, it’s happening! The best of the best are gathering in Kalmar – it doesn’t get better agility than this, #coolAgility,” says Krister Andreasson, Chairman of the Swedish Agility Club.

Additional Information

More details are available at agilitywc2025.com. Dog-friendly Kalmar information can be found at kalmar.com/dog-friendly.

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