Presented by 4 Paws for Ability

2026 4 Paws for Ability Service Dog Scrimmage

HUT! HUT! HIKE!

The 7th Annual 4 Paws for Ability Service Dog Scrimmage, sponsored by Danis, kicks off on Sunday, February 1, 2026, and this year, we’re leveling up at our brand-new home, the John Wooden Family Fieldhouse at Athletes in Action in Xenia, Ohio!

This state-of-the-art venue features stadium seating and plenty of room for tail-wagging excitement as our service dogs-in-training take the field. As a family-friendly event, this year will feature our all-new Kids Zone! We’ll have a dedicated full-size court loaded with mini-games where children can play and compete for prizes while at our Service Dog Scrimmage. 

This year, be sure to cheer on the service pups in training as they race to the end zone to score a touchdown! Plus, the return of our world-famous Service Dog Skills Halftime Show, featuring some of the superstar 4 Paws service dogs who are working nationwide. Then, be sure to stay after the games to meet the team of pups!

We'd love for you to join us for an afternoon of games, fun, and of course, cuteness!

*NEW location!*
John Wooden Family Fieldhouse
1310 John Wooden Way, Xenia, OH 45385

2pm | Doors open

3pm | The games begin

4:30pm | Meet the team

5:00pm | Event concludes

This event is free and open to the public!

Cheer Tickets may be purchased ahead of time or at the event to win a gift basket and an exclusive custom 4 Paws Service Dog Scrimmage football "signed" by your winning pup! You do not need to be present to win.

Get a Free Cheer Ticket with supply donations of paper towels & peanut butter (non-organic preferred).

The 4 Paws for Ability mission depends on contributions from our community. With your support, children and veterans may receive their life-changing service dog. Our organization has made a difference in the community for over 27 years, thanks to supporters like you! 

Service dogs and service dogs in training are welcome.

HUT! HUT! HIKE!

The 7th Annual 4 Paws for Ability Service Dog Scrimmage, sponsored by Danis, kicks off on Sunday, February 1, 2026, and this year, we’re leveling up at our brand-new home, the John Wooden Family Fieldhouse at Athletes in Action in Xenia, Ohio!

This state-of-the-art venue features stadium seating and plenty of room for tail-wagging excitement as our service dogs-in-training take the field. As a family-friendly event, this year will feature our all-new Kids Zone! We’ll have a dedicated full-size court loaded with mini-games where children can play and compete for prizes while at our Service Dog Scrimmage. 

This year, be sure to cheer on the service pups in training as they race to the end zone to score a touchdown! Plus, the return of our world-famous Service Dog Skills Halftime Show, featuring some of the superstar 4 Paws service dogs who are working nationwide. Then, be sure to stay after the games to meet the team of pups!

We'd love for you to join us for an afternoon of games, fun, and of course, cuteness!

*NEW location!*
John Wooden Family Fieldhouse
1310 John Wooden Way, Xenia, OH 45385

2pm | Doors open

3pm | The games begin

4:30pm | Meet the team

5:00pm | Event concludes

This event is free and open to the public!

Cheer Tickets may be purchased ahead of time or at the event to win a gift basket and an exclusive custom 4 Paws Service Dog Scrimmage football "signed" by your winning pup! You do not need to be present to win.

Get a Free Cheer Ticket with supply donations of paper towels & peanut butter (non-organic preferred).

The 4 Paws for Ability mission depends on contributions from our community. With your support, children and veterans may receive their life-changing service dog. Our organization has made a difference in the community for over 27 years, thanks to supporters like you! 

Service dogs and service dogs in training are welcome.

Getting There

John Wooden Family Field House (Athletes In Action)
1310 John Wooden Way
Xenia, Ohio 45385
United States