Catch these pups ruffing around on Sunday.
The annual Puppy Bowl is set for yet another rematch between Team Ruff and Team Fluff, a couple of hours before 2026 Super Bowl.
The Seattle Seahawks will face the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, for the Super Bowl on Sunday — and it isn’t a traditional Super Bowl paw-ty without the Puppy Bowl.
“Puppy Bowl XXII celebrates the spirit of the underdog with a gameday celebration that combines the excitement of a sports matchup with uplifting adoption stories,” Joseph Boyle, Discovery Channel’s head of content, said in a press release.
The 22nd annual Puppy Bowl also marks new records. This year, 150 dogs from 72 shelters across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the British Virgin Islands are featured, and these puppies are ready to roll.
Leading the game will be Dan Schachner, who is returning for his 15th year as referee. Providing the play-by-play for the event are sports broadcasters Steve Levy and Taylor Rooks.
Here’s everything to know about Puppy Bowl 2026.
What Time Is the Puppy Bowl 2026?
This year’s Puppy Bowl is on Sunday, Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. ET and concludes at 5 p.m. ET.
How to Watch Puppy Bowl 2026 on TV
The Puppy Bowl will air on Animal Planet, Discovery, TBS and truTV.
An hour before kickoff, a Puppy Bowl XXII Kickoff Show will start at 1 p.m. ET.
How to Watch the Puppy Bowl Online
The 22nd annual Puppy Bowl is also available on HBO Max and Discovery+ for live streaming of these furry friends.
Who’s Competing in the Puppy Bowl?
With a record-breaking 150 dog participants, this year’s matchup is set to be paw-some.
Team Fluff returns as the reigning champions to face Team Ruff. Last year, Team Fluff secured the win down to the final minute with an end score of 68-66. If Team Fluff wins this year, it would be a back-to-back win.
At the end of the game, the Most Valuable Puppy (MVP) and Subaru of America, Inc. Underdog Award will be awarded to two outstanding players.
Puppy love is not the only energy in store for this year. The Puppy Bowl is also debuting a Team Oldies versus Team Goldies game, a senior dog special exhibition game.
Keeping up with tradition, the 150 dogs from 72 shelters across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the British Virgin Islands are looking for a loving home and will be available for adoption.
Some of the cutest fur babies are featured on this year’s lineup, with stars like Paws Allen, Dee-bone Samuel, and bark Kent.
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