Orlando Championship Week 2026

Six days in Orlando, December 8–13, 2026: three lead-in all-breed cluster shows (Space Coast, Brevard, Central Florida), the AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes on Friday, and championship weekend — the 26th AKC National Championship, the National Owner-Handled Series Finals, and the 21st AKC Agility Invitational — all under one roof at the Orange County Convention Center.

The 13 verified official host hotels for the 2026 AKC National Championship — from the official 2026 premium list, published September 16, 2026. Verified 2026

Getting there

Airport

Orlando International Airport (MCO)

Airport to venue

~12–13 miles via SR-528; typically 15–25 minutes by car depending on traffic

Alternate airport

Orlando Sanford (SFB), ~32 mi / 45–55 min — only if the fare difference is worth it

Parking

• OCCC parking is cashless (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, Apple Pay, Google Pay).
• Typical rates (per recent OCCC event guidance): ~$20 + tax per standard vehicle per entry; ~$40 + tax for oversized vehicles. Rates vary by event — confirm against the 2026 premium list / AKC exhibitor info.
• Facilities: North/South surface lot (9899 International Dr), Destination Parkway Garage (5980 Destination Pkwy, ~$20/entry), West Concourse lots.
• No in-and-out privileges on a standard parking payment, and no overnight parking at OCCC.
• Short-term metered parking in front of the buildings: ~$5/hr, 3-hour max.

Pending Parking rates are typical rates from recent OCCC event guidance — confirm against the 2026 premium / AKC exhibitor info.

RV overnight parking

Verified 2026 AKC offers on-site overnight RV parking at the Orange County Convention Center for championship week.

• Reservation deadline: November 4, 2026, or when sold out — whichever comes first. Verified 2026
• Reservations are limited and first-come, first-served. Verified 2026
• No vehicle of any kind may be left in any OCCC paved parking lot after midnight — it will be towed. Verified 2026
• Book online via the link in the premium list / AKC's Hotel & Travel page.

Off-site alternatives (distances approximate):

• Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake (~12 mi, closest) — full hookups, big-rig access, pet-friendly
• Ponderosa RV Park, Kissimmee (~16 mi) — big-rig access, pull-throughs, pet runs
• Theme World RV Resort, Davenport / I-4 Exit 55 (~20 mi) — rigs to 50 ft, full hookups
• Outdoor Resorts at Orlando, Clermont (~20 mi) — rigs to 60 ft, full hookups
• Camp Margaritaville RV Resort, Auburndale (~40 mi) — rigs to 90 ft (biggest rigs); dog park + pet wash; RVs 10+ yrs need advance approval

Local grooming

Business listings via web search, checked September 21, 2026. Hours/policies not independently verified — call ahead. Book ahead: demand spikes during championship week.

• The Pawtastic Pet Shop — (407) 286-0434, 5439 International Dr, Orlando. Boutique grooming + retail; appointments required. Minutes from OCCC.
• Dandy Doggie Do's — (407) 381-1160. Show grooming to all-breed pet grooming; 30+ years combined experience; hand-dry, no cage dryers.
• Unfurgettable Grooming — (321) 460-2705, 1153 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park. Offers hand stripping (terrier-relevant); pickup/drop-off service; est. 2007.
• Four Corners Pet Grooming — (407) 876-8750, 8953 Conroy Windermere Rd, Orlando. Registered member of the National Dog Grooming Association of America; 35+ years experience; all breeds/sizes.
• Magic Pets Grooming Salon & Spa — (407) 778-4215, 5482 Central Florida Pkwy, Orlando. Full-service salon/spa. 4.8 stars (63 reviews).

Restaurants

Casual:

• Saltgrass Steak House — across from ICON Park; Angus steaks, scratch kitchen, family-friendly
• Vincenzo Cucina Italiana — ICON Park; handmade pasta daily, happy hour
• Ciao Italia — local Italian near SeaWorld/Convention Center, operating since 1991; family-friendly
• Papparella Trattoria — Italian, wood-fired pizza, elegant bar
• Tin Roof — casual dining + live music
• Laguna 10100 — American Mediterranean on I-Drive; share plates, happy hour, live weekend music
• Nomikai — Japanese, energetic group-gathering atmosphere (ICON Park area)
• Dave & Buster's — casual group fun, big TVs for game-watching

Group dinners:

• Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse — upscale steakhouse near Pointe Orlando; two bars, five private dining rooms
• Eddie V's Prime Seafood — luxury seafood + prime steaks; V Lounge with live music trios
• The Oceanaire Seafood Room — steps from OCCC; one of Central Florida's leading seafood rooms
• Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar — Cuban cuisine, 90+ rums, live Latin bands Fridays; private event spaces
• The Capital Grille — upscale steakhouse, I-Drive area
• Maggiano's Little Italy — classic Italian, cozy, handles groups well

Golf carts & mobility

Verified 2026

• The 2026 premiums designate "Golf Carts ONLY" parking areas near the South Entrance (closest to the rings) and near the North Entrance by the North Grooming Hall.
• Golf carts may not be driven inside the Convention Center.
• ScootAround mobility scooters may be driven safely inside the building.
• Golf cart rental: Masters Golf Cars, (352) 307-0111, sales@mastergolfcars.com (from the 2026 Agility premium).

• PREMIUMOfficial 2026 National Championship premium list (AKC) — dates, closing, fees, judges, show hours, hotel list, RV rules.
• PREMIUMOfficial 2026 AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes premium list — date, closing, fees, panel.
• PREMIUMOfficial 2026 AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals premium list — dates, closing, fees, eligibility, panel.
• PREMIUMOfficial 2026 AKC Agility Invitational premium list — judges, trial secretary, Time-2-Beat Friday class.
• AKCAKC National Championship event page (akc.org).
• AKCAKC September 16, 2026 press release — venue for the cluster shows.
• SUPTInfoDog (MB-F) official event database — Central Florida KC closing, fees, approved panel.
• CLUBPekingese Club of America official site (2026) — designated specialties and National Specialty details.