Winter Classic

Date of Event: February 13-14, 2026
Location: Batesville Civic Center, 290 Civic Center Dr, Batesville MS 38606

Advanced Entry Open Date: December 8th, 2025
Advanced Entry Deadline: January 26th, 2026

Register for the 2026 Winter Classic

About Winter Classic

Two separate, UKC licensed Nite Hunts. Hunt the same dog both nights!

The UKC Winter Classic Nite Hunt and Bench Show is an annual event held in February each year. The purpose of this event is to bring a major UKC event to the people of the South, while at the same time providing a vacation opportunity for those in the North.

The UKC Winter Classic Hunt and Show is one of the largest and most prestigious events in the United States. Much like Autumn Oaks, it is a family affair where old friends are reacquainted and new ones are made.

2026 Winter Classic Event Overview

View the Official 2026 Winter Classic Event Ad

- Updated 12/15/15

Nite Hunt Details

90-minute hunt times. Hunting Judges will be used on all casts.
Recognized placements for Friday and Saturdays hunts will be: REG 1st - 10th, NITECH/GRNITECH Division 1st - 10th
Advanced Entry: $40 per hunt.
Advanced Entry Deadline: January 26th, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Walk-up Entry: $80 per hunt. Walk-up entries will be accepted based on Guide availability.

Bench Show Details

Advanced Entry: $25.
Advanced Entry Deadline: January 26th, 2026. No refunds after the advanced entry close date.
Walk-up Entry: $35 per entry.
No refunds after advanced entries have closed.

Interested in being a vendor at the Winter Classic?

Winter Classic Vendor Application

Winter Classic Apparel

Don't forget to preorder a shirt by January 4th, 2026! All pre-orders will be available for pick up at the event.

Pre-order the T-shirt

Pre-order the Long Sleeve Tee

HUNT SCHEDULE

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
7:00PM: Deadline for Warm-Up Slam Hosted by Mississippi Raccoon Hunters Association.
Thursday, February 12, 2026
7:00PM: Deadline for Warm-Up Slam Hosted by Enid Lake Coon Hunters Association.
Friday, February 13, 2026
12:00PM: Advanced Hunt Confirmation and Walk-Up Entries open for Friday night's hunt.
2:00PM: Confirmations and entries close for Friday night's hunt.
4:00PM: Cast call at the arena stage.
Saturday, February 14, 2026
3:00AM: Friday Nite Hunt scorecards due to Master of Hounds.
12:00PM: Advanced Hunt Confirmation and Walk-Up Entries open for Saturday night's hunt.
2:00PM: Confirmations and entries close for Saturday night's hunt.
4:00PM: Cast call at the arena stage. Friday Nite Hunt awards ceremony on main arena floor.
Sunday, February 15, 2026
3:00AM: Saturday Nite Hunt scorecards due to Master of Hounds.
6:00AM: Saturday and overall Nite Hunt award ceremony on main arena floor.

SHOW SCHEDULE

Friday, February 13, 2026
8:00-9:00AM: Walk-up entries accepted at arena stage.
9:30AM: Show begins. Registered followed by Pairs.
1:00PM: Deadline to confirm Top Ten Bench Show entries.
6:00PM: Top Ten Bench Show begins
Saturday, February 14, 2026
8:00-9:00AM: Walk-up entries accepted at arena stage.
9:30AM: Show begins. Champions followed by Grand Champions.