The winner of the 2026 Puppy Bowl, aka the cutest competition in sports, is …
The 22nd annual Puppy Bowl featured puppies on Team Ruff and Team Fluff competing in a mutt-size football stadium for the Wayfair Lombarky Trophy. It was a dog-eat-dog world out on the field Sunday afternoon as a record 150 adoptable puppies from 72 shelters across the U.S., Puerto Rico and the British Virgin Islands battled for the coveted title.
Did Team Ruff come out victorious this year, or did reigning champion Team Fluff sweep the competition for the second year in a row? Here’s a look.
Who won the 2026 Puppy Bowl?
Team Fluff won the Lombarky Trophy in the 2026 Puppy Bowl, winning 73-69 over Team Ruff.
Team Fluff’s Twilight Barkle, a special needs dog with a protruding forehead from Hearts & Bones Rescue in Dallas, scored the game’s final touchdown.
“Ruff-free” Dan Schachner presented the trophy to Meeko from Paws Across Pittsburgh, the Team Fluff captain.
According to the New York Post, officials have only been tracking scores for the last seven years, meaning Team Fluff has a record of 5-4 against Team Ruff.
What was the final score of the 2026 Puppy Bowl?
The final score of the 2026 Puppy Bowl was 73-69.
Who won the 2026 Puppy Bowl MVP?
Team Fluff’s Boba, from the Humane Society of Missouri in St. Louis, was crowned the game’s MVP (Most Valuable Pup).
Who won the Puppy Bowl last year?
Team Fluff won the 21st annual Puppy Bowl in 2025, beating Team Ruff 68-66. Foxtrot, a border collie mix from Minneapolis, Minnesota, was named the game’s MVP.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Who won the 2026 Puppy Bowl? Who won MVP (Most Valuable Pup)?
Reporting by Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati Enquirer
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