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Qualifying for the 2027 AKC National Agility Championships

  • 4 days ago
  • Agility Events, Event Qualifying

Written by MaryB

National Agility Championships 2027

The 2027 AKC National Agility Championships will be held in Tulsa, Oklahoma from March 11–14, 2027. Below are the qualification details for Regular and Preferred classes.

Regular Class Qualification Period

Dates: December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026

Exhibitors should track the following during the qualification period:

  • Double qualifying scores (Double Q’s)
  • Master STD and Master JWW qualifying scores
  • MACH points
  • Premier STD and Premier JWW qualifying scores

Regular Class Requirements

  • 7 Double Q’s obtained from Regular classes
  • A combination of 2 Premier STD legs and 2 Premier JWW legs may replace up to 2 Double Q’s. These do not need to be earned at the same trial.
  • Each Premier Q earned during the qualifying period is worth 15 points toward the NAC point requirements. There is no limit on Premier points that may be used.
  • 550 total MACH/Premier points required
  • The 2026 National Champions will receive an automatic bye into the 2027 event.

Preferred Class Qualification Period

Dates: December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026

Exhibitors should track the following during the qualification period:

  • Double qualifying scores (Double Q’s)
  • Master STD Preferred and Master JWW Preferred qualifying scores
  • PACH points
  • Preferred Premier STD and Preferred Premier JWW qualifying scores

Note: MACH/Premier points earned in Regular classes may not be transferred for Preferred eligibility.

Preferred Class Requirements

  • 7 Double Q’s obtained from Preferred classes
  • A combination of 2 Premier Preferred STD legs and 2 Premier Preferred JWW legs may replace up to 2 Double Q’s. These do not need to be earned at the same trial.
  • Each Premier Preferred Q earned during the qualifying period is worth 15 points toward the NAC point requirements. There is no limit on Premier Preferred points that may be used.
  • 550 total PACH/Premier Preferred points required
  • The 2026 Preferred National Champions will receive an automatic bye into the 2027 event.

Additional Resources

NOTE: Always double check the official organization links and documents for the most up to date requirements and details for all events

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