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USA Today
09-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
How to watch the Puppy Bowl? Channel, TV, streaming
How to watch the Puppy Bowl? Channel, TV, streaming Show Caption Hide Caption Puppy Bowl XXI: Adorable shelter pups compete for 'Lombarky' trophy This year's Puppy Bowl XXI features a record-breaking 142 dogs, including 11 with disabilities. Happy tails to the NFL. The season is set to come to a conclusion on Sunday with Super Bowl 59, but the puppies are up first. Puppy Bowl 21 leads off the schedule before the big game, where dogs get out to showcase their athleticism and competitiveness in the hopes of landing a "furever" home. In terms of the NFL calendar, perhaps the Puppy Bowl can compare to the Senior Bowl, as the participants hope to soon be drafted. Regardless, capturing the Lombarky Trophy is no easy task. Plenty of pets in shelters need homes, which is the real goal of the event. However, it's hard to resist any dog, especially a Puppy Bowl champion. Here's everything you need to know to watch the Puppy Bowl in 2025. How to watch the Puppy Bowl 2025 Channel: Animal Planet | Discovery | TBS | truTV Animal Planet | Discovery | TBS | truTV Stream: Discovery+ | Max | Fubo Puppy Bowl 21 will be available on Animal Planet, Discovery, TBS and truTV. Streamers can find watch the action unfold on Discovery+, Max or Fubo, which comes with a free trial. Watch the Puppy Bowl with Fubo When is the Puppy Bowl 2025? Date: Sunday, Feb. 9 Sunday, Feb. 9 Time: 2 p.m. ET The 2025 Puppy Bowl is set for Sunday, Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. ET. It includes 142 dogs from 80 shelters and rescues across 40 states and two countries.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Puppy Bowl 2025 has the biggest roster size ever as Team Ruff and Team Fluff face off in 'the cutest competition of the year'
Puppy Bowl XXI is bringing canine cuteness to Super Bowl Sunday, pitting Team Ruff against Team Fluff. This year, 142 puppies from 80 shelters across 40 states — and two countries — will compete for the coveted 'Lombarky' trophy (a playful nod to the Super Bowl's Vince Lombardi trophy) and which player will nab MVP — Most Valuable Pup. '[It's our] biggest roster size ever, which is a lot to manage,' Puppy Bowl referee Dan Schachner told Yahoo Entertainment. 'But we're ready.' While 'the cutest competition of the year' lets the pups out at 2 p.m. ET, a kickoff special that airs an hour before will give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at which pups are chosen to play. The special will focus on the Puppy Combine, a skills test, and a 'puppy draft' of the final 10 players competing in the Puppy Bowl. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. 'Humans have a three-cone drill. We have a three-bone drill,' Schachner said. 'We have some things that humans don't have, like a ball pit, belly rub scratching contest. We're the ones scratching.' There will also be ramps and tire tunnels, he said. 'It's going to be really fun and cute,' added the ref, who's now in his 14th year with the program. As far as not getting too distracted by all the on-field cuteness, Schachner said it helps that he's 'much higher and taller' than the pups. 'If the dogs were at my level, it would be really hard,' he said. 'I can just sort of look down at the action and take it all in and figure out what the infractions are and what they aren't. I pick my battles.' At the same time, the Puppy Bowl team is going to 'show these dogs in their best light and give their shelters a little bit of love.' This pet-friendly take on the Super Bowl, now in its 21st iteration, serves as a call-to-adoption for rescue pets — not only the ones who are going 'from the shelter to stardom' on game day but also pets in shelters across the country. 'Don't shop for a dog. Adopt a dog,' Schachner said. 'The overpopulation issue in this country continues. There's still hundreds of thousands of dogs sitting in shelters year after year. Some of them meet a very sad fate if the shelters can't house them.' The ref also cited the California wildfires as a difficult time for shelter pets. 'Space is certainly a huge issue,' he explained. 'Shelters literally had to take what they had of those dogs and move them off site, further away from L.A., in order to make room for these displaced animals.' Schachner himself has fostered more than 40 dogs. In 2024, he adopted Whistle, a poodle mix who also served as an assistant referee during that year's Puppy Bowl. 'She was terrible,' he joked. 'All she wanted to do was play with the other dogs on the field.' The referee will be joined on the field with the likes of Team Ruff's Saquon Barky (named after Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley) and Team Fluff's Paws Allen (named after Buffalo Bills quarterback and NFL MVP Josh Allen). As for who Schachner is rooting for in Super Bowl LIX, when the Philadelphia Eagles face off against the Kansas City Chiefs, he's keeping it in the animal kingdom. 'We're Animal Planet, right? We're going to vote and root for any team that is repping an animal,' he said. 'We would have loved the [Detroit] Lions to have made it, but instead, we've got the Eagles, and that's OK.' As for Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, who's been coy about whether he'll pop the question to superstar girlfriend Taylor Swift at the game — Schachner said that might be 'a pretty cool thing if he ran up to the skybox where Taylor is.' 'It'd be cool as a postgame moment if they win,' he said. 'I wouldn't want to play a football game if I knew if I had a ring in my pocket, waiting to pop the question,' he added. 'I'd feel extra nervous.' will be simulcast across Animal Planet, Discovery, TBS, truTV, Max and Discovery+ on Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. ET.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Puppy Bowl 2025 has the biggest roster size ever as Team Ruff and Team Fluff face off in 'the cutest competition of the year'
Puppy Bowl XXI is bringing canine cuteness to Super Bowl Sunday, pitting Team Ruff against Team Fluff. This year, 142 puppies from 80 shelters across 40 states — and two countries — will compete for the coveted 'Lombarky' trophy (a playful nod to the Super Bowl's Vince Lombardi trophy) and which player will nab MVP — Most Valuable Pup. '[It's our] biggest roster size ever, which is a lot to manage,' Puppy Bowl referee Dan Schachner told Yahoo Entertainment. 'But we're ready.' While 'the cutest competition of the year' lets the pups out at 2 p.m. ET, a kickoff special that airs an hour before will give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at which pups are chosen to play. The special will focus on the Puppy Combine, a skills test, and a 'puppy draft' of the final 10 players competing in the Puppy Bowl. 'Humans have a three-cone drill. We have a three-bone drill,' Schachner said. 'We have some things that humans don't have, like a ball pit, belly rub scratching contest. We're the ones scratching.' There will also be ramps and tire tunnels, he said. 'It's going to be really fun and cute,' added the ref, who's now in his 14th year with the program. As far as not getting too distracted by all the on-field cuteness, Schachner said it helps that he's 'much higher and taller' than the pups. 'If the dogs were at my level, it would be really hard,' he said. 'I can just sort of look down at the action and take it all in and figure out what the infractions are and what they aren't. I pick my battles.' At the same time, the Puppy Bowl team is going to 'show these dogs in their best light and give their shelters a little bit of love.' This pet-friendly take on the Super Bowl, now in its 21st iteration, serves as a call-to-adoption for rescue pets — not only the ones who are going 'from the shelter to stardom' on game day but also pets in shelters across the country. 'Don't shop for a dog. Adopt a dog,' Schachner said. 'The overpopulation issue in this country continues. There's still hundreds of thousands of dogs sitting in shelters year after year. Some of them meet a very sad fate if the shelters can't house them.' The ref also cited the California wildfires as a difficult time for shelter pets. 'Space is certainly a huge issue,' he explained. 'Shelters literally had to take what they had of those dogs and move them off site, further away from L.A., in order to make room for these displaced animals.' Schachner himself has fostered more than 40 dogs. In 2024, he adopted Whistle, a poodle mix who also served as an assistant referee during that year's Puppy Bowl. 'She was terrible,' he joked. 'All she wanted to do was play with the other dogs on the field.' The referee will be joined on the field with the likes of Team Ruff's Saquon Barky (named after Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley) and Team Fluff's Paws Allen (named after Buffalo Bills quarterback and NFL MVP Josh Allen). As for who Schachner is rooting for in Super Bowl LIX, when the Philadelphia Eagles face off against the Kansas City Chiefs, he's keeping it in the animal kingdom. 'We're Animal Planet, right? We're going to vote and root for any team that is repping an animal,' he said. 'We would have loved the [Detroit] Lions to have made it, but instead, we've got the Eagles, and that's OK.' As for Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, who's been coy about whether he'll pop the question to superstar girlfriend Taylor Swift at the game — Schachner said that might be 'a pretty cool thing if he ran up to the skybox where Taylor is.' 'It'd be cool as a postgame moment if they win,' he said. 'I wouldn't want to play a football game if I knew if I had a ring in my pocket, waiting to pop the question,' he added. 'I'd feel extra nervous.' will be simulcast across Animal Planet, Discovery, TBS, truTV, Max and Discovery+ on Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. ET.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What is the Puppy Bowl? Everything to know about Super Bowl for dogs
USA TODAY and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability subject to change. Snoop Dogg. Scooby-Doo. Underdogs. Players that have that "dawg" in them. That one famous photo of dogs playing poker. No matter what, dogs seem to rule the world. Whether it's Kirk Herbstreit's dog in the broadcast booth or the loveable four-legged animals running around at the local shelter, dogs tend to always lighten the mood and bring out the best in people. That also rings true on Super Bowl Sunday, when they're are out and about to compete for the most coveted trophy in sports – the Lombarky. Here's everything you need to know for the Puppy Bowl, so you don't miss any of the action before the big game. The Puppy Bowl is the dog version of the Super Bowl, where the furry friends all compete for the championship. Unlike the real game, you won't see regular formations or plays. The game is essentially organized chaos is therefore much less formal than the game played by the human counterparts. Essentially, the event is a way to raise money and awareness for shelters across America, while shedding light on adoptable dogs and other pets. The 2025 Puppy Bowl is slated for Sunday, Feb. 9. This year's event is slated to have 142 dogs from 80 shelters and rescues across 40 states and two countries. Kickoff in the Puppy Bowl is set for 2 p.m. ET. The Puppy Bowl is a three-hour event and includes a one-hour pregame show. Channel: Animal Planet | Discovery | TBS | truTV Stream: Discovery+ | Max | Fubo Puppy Bowl 21 will be available on Animal Planet, Discovery, TBS and truTV on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. Streamers can find watch the action unfold on Discovery+, Max or Fubo, which comes with a free trial. Watch the Puppy Bowl with Fubo All the dogs involved in the Puppy Bowl festivities are available for adoption, though some might've already found their forever homes by the time the event airs. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: What is the Puppy Bowl? Date, time, where to watch Super Bowl for dogs
USA Today
05-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
What is the Puppy Bowl? Everything to know about Super Bowl for dogs
Snoop Dogg. Scooby-Doo. Underdogs. Players that have that "dawg" in them. That one famous photo of dogs playing poker. No matter what, dogs seem to rule the world. Whether it's Kirk Herbstreit's dog in the broadcast booth or the loveable four-legged animals running around at the local shelter, dogs tend to always lighten the mood and bring out the best in people. That also rings true on Super Bowl Sunday, when they're are out and about to compete for the most coveted trophy in sports – the Lombarky. Here's everything you need to know for the Puppy Bowl, so you don't miss any of the action before the big game. NFL STATS CENTRAL: The latest NFL scores, schedules, odds, stats and more. What is the Puppy Bowl? The Puppy Bowl is the dog version of the Super Bowl, where the furry friends all compete for the championship. Unlike the real game, you won't see regular formations or plays. The game is essentially organized chaos is therefore much less formal than the game played by the human counterparts. Essentially, the event is a way to raise money and awareness for shelters across America, while shedding light on adoptable dogs and other pets. When is the Puppy Bowl? The 2025 Puppy Bowl is slated for Sunday, Feb. 9. This year's event is slated to have 142 dogs from 80 shelters and rescues across 40 states and two countries. What time is the Puppy Bowl? Kickoff in the Puppy Bowl is set for 2 p.m. ET. How long is the Puppy Bowl? The Puppy Bowl is a three-hour event and includes a one-hour pregame show. Where to watch the Puppy Bowl Channel: Animal Planet | Discovery | TBS | truTV Animal Planet | Discovery | TBS | truTV Stream: Discovery+ | Max | Fubo Puppy Bowl 21 will be available on Animal Planet, Discovery, TBS and truTV on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. Streamers can find watch the action unfold on Discovery+, Max or Fubo, which comes with a free trial. Watch the Puppy Bowl with Fubo Can you adopt Puppy Bowl dogs? All the dogs involved in the Puppy Bowl festivities are available for adoption, though some might've already found their forever homes by the time the event airs.
