We are thrilled to announce that the 2026 World Dog Surfing Championships BEST WAVES television special will be returning to ESPN the Ocho on August 6th!
Partners of the World Dog Surfing Championships BEST WAVES television special include Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Lagunitas Brewing Company, the San Francisco Peninsula, Che, and TasteTV.
Hosted by Kylie Speer and A.K. Crump, the television special reaches millions of viewers not just in the United States, but also in many other countries where ESPN airs. See the promo trailer from ESPN.
The BEST WAVES competition — a spin-off of the live event — spotlights the year’s best dog surfing videos in a judged head-to-head contest of viewers favorites. The program broadcasts first on August 1st with multiple repeats on various ESPN channels over the following several months.
Check your local times and listings, and don’t miss it!
THE BEST WAVES LINEUP
SMALL DOG HEAT, sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka
– Marlee
– Carson
– Annabelle
– Banzai
– Petey
MEDIUM DOG HEAT, presented by Lagunita’s Brewing Co.
– Baby Star
– Coda
– Rocket
– BlueyHTX
LARGE/XL DOG HEAT, presented by The San Francisco Peninsula
– Bamboo
– Faith Surfs
– Rippin Rosie
– Charlie
– Freya
– Rascal
– Gnarley Charley
DOG/HUMAN HEAT, presented by Chef’s Pure Pet
– Team Albee & Kristina
– Team Bamboo & Bobby
– Team Coda & Satomi
– Team Koa
– Team Rippin Rosie
DOG SKATEBOARDING SPOTLIGHT
– Baby
– Scrappy
– Puppy Coda
– Annabelle