Seoul Metropolitan Government will hold the 2026 Seoul Petlympic at Peace Plaza in World Cup Park on Oct. 24 and 25. The second-year event is designed to let city dogs compete in beginner-friendly and advanced events. Registration opens Sept. 14, with entry fees set at 40,000 won per event. Proceeds from a pre-event donation run will support pet care for low-income households in Seoul.
A promotional poster for the "2026 Seoul Petlympic" / Courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan Government
Move over, human swimmers and marathon runners: Korea is gearing up for a far more chaotic, tail-wagging display of athletic prowess.
On Oct. 24 and 25, the Seoul Metropolitan Government will transform Peace Plaza at World Cup Park in the northwestern part of the capital into the epicenter of canine athleticism for the 2026 Seoul Petlympic. Now in its second year, the event aims to democratize dog sports, offering a hilarious, high-stakes arena where pampered city pups can trade their couch cushions for competitive glory.
The spectacle reflects a major demographic transformation across the country.
