Puppy Bowl XXII returns with a new crew of pups amped for some furry pre-game football action ahead of Super Bowl LX.
Adorable, adoptable puppies should be a pleasant distraction until the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks take the field for Super Bowl 60.
Here’s what we know about Puppy Bowl XXII, including when the event is and this year’s roster:
When is Puppy Bowl 2026? What is Puppy Bowl XXII date?
Puppy Bowl XXII will take place Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026.
What is the Puppy Bowl 2026 start time?
Kickoff for Puppy Bowl XXII is at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. The pre-game show begins at 1 p.m. ET.
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Where to watch Puppy Bowl 2026? What channel is Puppy Bowl XXII?
Puppy Bowl XXII will air on Animal Planet, Discovery, Discovery+, HBO Max, TBS and truTV on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026.
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How long is Puppy Bowl 2026?
The pre-game show is slated to begin at 1 p.m. ET Sunday, Feb. 8, followed by Puppy Bowl XXII, which has a duration of three hours listed from 2 to 5 p.m., according to Animal Planet.
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Puppy Bowl 2026 trailer
What are Puppy Bowl 2026 teams?
Two teams will participate in Puppy Bowl XXII − Team Fluff and Team Ruff. This year, a special exhibition will spotlight senior dogs, featuring Team Oldies vs. Team Goldies in the all-new Pro-Dog Halftime Showdown.
What is the Puppy Bowl 2026 lineup?
Visit www.discovery.com to see all 150 dogs participating from 72 shelters across the United States, Puerto Rico and the British Virgin Islands in Puppy Bowl XXII.
According to the release, 15 participating dogs have special needs, including Wynonna, a determined pup with only three legs; and Eleanor, who is both deaf and vision-impaired.
The 22nd anniversary show will also feature the “Pupularity Playoffs” where fans can vote in a bracket-style playoff for the “Most Pupular” dog from the starting lineup, which will be announced on Feb. 8.
The starting lineups are:
Puppy Bowl 2026 Team Fluff
Puppy Bowl 2026 Team Ruff
Who won Puppy Bowl 2025?
Team Fluff clawed its way to a 68-66 victory over Team Ruff in Puppy Bowl XXI.
Who won Puppy Bowl 2025 MVP?
Foxtrot − a collie mix for Team Ruff − was named the Most Valuable Puppy (MVP) for Puppy Bowl XXI.
Which team has won the most Puppy Bowls?
With team scoring introduced in 2015, Team Fluff’s win last year gave the squad five “Lombarky” trophies to tie Team Ruff.
Are Puppy Bowl 2026 dogs available to adopt?
All of the dogs can be adopted. Many are already adopted by the time the show airs, however, thanks to their cuteness level. Even the Puppy Bowl crew occasionally grabs a few.
“We’re transparent about that. Our goal is to find them their forever home,” one-time NFL referee and current 15-year Puppy Bowl judge Dan Schachner told USA Today in 2024.
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