The Super Bowl is coming up in a few weeks on Sunday, February 8th.
Prior to kick off, the 22nd Annual Puppy Bowl will air, continuing it’s mission to find homes for many adoptable dogs.
This year’s game will feature a record 150 rescue dogs from 72 shelters across the United States, Puerto Rico, and the British Virgin Islands. Yes, that is a LOT of puppies.
Returning once again is referee Dan Schachner, marking his 15th year calling the adorable chaos as Team Ruff and Team Fluff battle it out for the coveted Walmart Lombarky Trophy and the BISSELL MVP (Most Valuable Puppy) title.
One of the biggest new additions for Puppy Bowl 2026 is a first-ever senior dog exhibition game. During the all-new Pro-Dog Halftime Showdown, Team Oldies will go head-to-head with Team Goldies, shining a spotlight on older dogs who are just as deserving of forever homes.
This year also features a record 15 dogs with special needs, further highlighting Puppy Bowl’s ongoing commitment to inclusive adoption awareness.
New this year, there will also be:
- A behind-the-scenes look at shelter staff cheering on their pups
- A Barking Lot Tailgate Party hosted by Raising Cane’s
- New Pup Close and Personal segments, sharing how some puppies got a little celebrity help before the big game
Of course, fan favourites are sticking around too, including play-by-play commentary, puppy cheer squads, adoptable pup segments, and the always-iconic Temptations Skybox filled with kittens.
Puppy Bowl XXII airs Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET on Animal Planet, Discovery, TBS, truTV, HBO Max, and discovery+. You can check out the full lineup of puppy players at PuppyBowl.com.
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