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High-energy flyball returns to the 150th WKC Dog Show as top teams race for the title. Don’t miss the speed, teamwork, and excitement.
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New York, NY (December 9, 2025) – Today, The Westminster Kennel Club announced details for the highly anticipated return of the Flyball Tournament, now presented by Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements FortiFlora, to its milestone 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan. Twenty teams of top-performing dogs from across North America will compete in the high-energy sport that combines speed, agility, and teamwork on Saturday, January 31 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
The teams vying for the top prize this year include Manic Menagerie and Ready, Set, Ruckus!, who won 2025’s Multi-Breed Division 1 and Division 2 titles, respectively, as well as teams with a wide range of experience — this marks the Furry FUNd$ team’s first Flyball Tournament, while Some Ruff Competition is celebrating their 35th anniversary as a team in 2026. The full list of teams and their home states is:
Flyball emphasizes the teamwork between dogs and their handlers, highlighting the precision and coordination required for a flawless run. With its fast-paced and thrilling atmosphere, flyball has become popular at dog competitions worldwide, attracting both seasoned enthusiasts and new fans eager to witness the incredible skill and speed of these canine athletes. The inaugural Flyball Tournament at Westminster in 2025 welcomed 60 canine competitors, with winners emerging in three divisions:
The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show’s epic three-day, three-night competitive event will feature over 3,000 champion dogs from around the world, culminating in the coveted Best in Show award, which will be crowned at New York City’s iconic Madison Square Garden, the original home of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, on February 3. Westminster’s “Canine Celebration” will kick off Westminster Week on Saturday, January 31, at the Javits Center and feature a variety of showstopping activities, including the 13th Annual Masters Agility Championship presented by Purina Pro Plan. Tickets for all events at both Madison Square Garden and the Javits Center are on sale now through westminsterkennelclub.org.
Additional event information, including partner hotel listings, FOX Sports broadcast and streaming schedules, and more, will be available at westminsterkennelclub.org. Be sure to follow The Westminster Kennel Club on social media to keep up on event news and special announcements.
For Javits group sales and ADA-accessible/companion information, please email: tickets@westminsterkennelclub.org. For Madison Square Garden, accessible seating may be secured through Ticketmaster or by contacting the Accessibility Services Department at accessibilityservices@msg.com or 888-609-7599.
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Established in 1877, the Westminster Kennel Club is America’s oldest organization dedicated to the sport of dogs. It hosts the iconic, all-breed Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show — the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States, following the Kentucky Derby, and the longest nationally televised live dog show since 1948.
The Club’s mission is to enhance the lives of all dogs by celebrating the human-canine bond and promoting responsible dog ownership and breed preservation. Westminster advocates for purpose-bred dogs, recognizing that each breed carries a unique legacy that deserves to be taught, honored, and preserved.
Westminster Week centers around the prestigious conformation competition, open exclusively to elite dogs with Champion status, to compete for the coveted Best in Show title. Westminster’s Masters Agility Championship, alongside other canine skills competitions, welcomes dogs of all backgrounds — including mixed breeds — to showcase their speed, precision, and teamwork. Drawing top dogs, handlers, and judges from across the globe, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is an international celebration of canine excellence.
Learn more at westminsterkennelclub.org. WESTMINSTER. There’s only one.®
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Media Contacts:
Allison Younger – The Westminster Kennel Club
ayounger@westminsterkennelclub.org
Alicia Mohr / Elyse Weissman – APEX PR
westminster@theapex-pr.com
CREDENTIALS: The 150th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan is now accepting applications for media credentials to its historic sesquicentennial event. To request media credentials to cover the event(s), please fill out the application HERE by January 9, 2026.
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