One of the most action-packed, heavily watched games is headed to our television screens today. And no, we’re not talking about Super Bowl 60.
It’s the 22nd Puppy Bowl!
Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl XXII will kick off in its usual pup-sized football stadium, featuring a record-breaking 150 dogs from 72 shelters worldwide, including 10 from Florida.
Fifteen puppies with special needs are participating in the Puppy Bowl. It’s also not just puppies this year: for the first time ever, Puppy Bowl XXII will feature a special halftime game with senior dogs as “Team Oldies” and “Team Goldies.”
“The message of Puppy Bowl is about helping animals who would otherwise not have a great chance in life, especially even more acute in some cases with older dogs because they are often overlooked,” Joseph Boyle, head of content for the Discovery Channel, told ABC News.
What time is Puppy Bowl 22?
Puppy Bowl XXII will take place today, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. ET, with a pregame show at 1 p.m. ET.
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.
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What to know about Puppy Bowl 22 this year
The game will field a roster of pups from opposing sides − Team Ruff and Team Fluff − frolicking and sniffing butts on the turf field in a way that sometimes resembles football. They will be competing for the coveted “Lombarky” trophy.
Sportscasters Steve Levy and Taylor Rooks will return to provide play-by-play commentary of the games, while veteran referee Dan Schachner returns to oversee the action.
What is the Puppy Bowl 2026 lineup? See photos of dogs
Are any of the dogs from ‘Puppy Bowl’ 22 from Florida?
Of the 150 pups, there will be 10 representing Florida in the big game:
Can I adopt any of the puppies in the Puppy Bowl?
Yes, you can! All of the dogs are available for adoption, with the caveat that they’re so cute, they’re going fast.
If you’re interested in any of the puppies, reach out to their associated shelter for more details.
Samantha Neely is a trending reporter for the USA TODAY NETWORK-Florida, covering pop culture, theme parks, breaking news and more. You can get all of Florida’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday by signing up for the free newsletter, Florida TODAY, at https://floridatoday.com/newsletters
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