09-02-2025
Puppy Bowl 2025: Meet the Adorable Pups Facing Off in the Competition
Originally appeared on E! Online
The cuddliest competition of the year is back.
That's right: 142 rescue pups from 80 shelters will go head-to-head Feb. 9 in the 21st annual Puppy Bowl, airing at 2 p.m. EST/11 a.m. PST across Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, TBS, truTV, Max and discovery+. And the cuteness overload is worth the tune-in alone.
In the three-hour-long television event, more puppies than ever before will compete on either Team Fluff—led by Julep, the first-ever St. Bernard-mix, and Smoosh, the only Pekingese to compete in the games—or Team Ruff—led by Mr. Pickles, a Pug-Chihuahua mix from Dallas, and Tuani, a Chihuahua-German shepherd hailing from Nicaragua—in the call-to-adoption program.
"Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl serves as an annual pop culture programming event that continues to expand in reach, awareness and of course, puppies, every year," said Chief Creative Officer of U.S. Networks and President of Discovery Networks Howard Lee. "Win or lose, Puppy Bowl XXI will have the cutest players in the game on Sunday, February 9 and will inspire families across the country to adopt a new furry friend."
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Viewers can also expect play-by-play commentary from sportscasters Steve Levy and Taylor Rooks throughout the game, as well as a pet DNA test portion where those tuning in can get insight into each player's unique breed.
Included in those furry friends are 11 paw-some special needs pups who are proving that their disabilities will never hold them back. Take Jolene, for instance, an American Pit bull terrier-mix competing in a wheelchair. And then there's Sprinkle, a hard of hearing and blind Australian shepherd-mix who is ready to take home the gold.
And everyone's favorite segment is sure to warm your heart. Reappearing this year, the adoptable portion will feature the game's pups—as well as a few adorable kittens—who are up for adoption and are finding their fur-ever homes in real time.
To meet all the pups competing in this year's Puppy Bowl, keep reading.
ZoeyMr. PicklesDoodleColonelRaspberryOrlaBark KentJoleneSmooshPetuniaAliceSkyHuckleberryLex WooferVioletTulaRedBudTravisParkerFelicityLinenMaxxErinMabel
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