Watch Puppy Bowl 2026 for Free

pastime—the Puppy Bowl! This year, Puppy Bowl XXII will be airing on DirecTV, Philo, and HBO Max. You can even bundle HBO Max with Hulu and Disney Plus for just $19.99. The best part is, you can watch the Puppy Bowl at 2 p.m. to get in the perfect mood before the Super Bowl kicks off at 6 p.m.

Hosted on Animal Planet, the Puppy Bowl features 150 adorable dogs from 72 shelters across the United States, including Puerto Rico. The main goal of the event is to find these furry friends forever homes. Instead of traditional sports teams, the Puppy Bowl showcases Team Ruff and Team Fluff, with referee Dan Schachner returning for another year. Plus, there will be a special halftime show with “older dogs” to encourage adoption.

If you want a sneak peek at the funniest and cutest moments from previous Puppy Bowls, check out the Animal Planet official YouTube channel for highlights. And don’t forget, the Puppy Bowls airs every year at 2 p.m. right before the Super Bowl.

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Get ready for a heartwarming and entertaining afternoon with the Puppy Bowl and join in on the fun!