Tune in on Sunday , February 9 before the humans play football .
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exculpated your ( and your ducky ’s ) schedule — the twenty-first Annual Puppy Bowl ( Puppy Bowl XXI ) is this weekend . This yearly sporting issue broadcasted by Animal Planet is not only adorable , but it historically raises sentience for shelter animals in demand of adoption .
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Keep reading to con more about Puppy Bowl XXI and each team ’s players .
What is the Puppy Bowl?
The Puppy Bowl is the original and longest - running call - to - acceptance eventin boob tube history . Each class , puppies from dozens of brute shelters mould team and vie in an endearing " competitor " meant to produce awareness for pets in need of adoption .
2025 marks the twenty-first year of this fan - favorite ( darling and mankind alike ) event .
When Is Puppy Bowl XXI?
This yr ’s Puppy Bowl is scheduled for this Sunday , Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. Eastern ( 11 a.m. Pacific ) , but behind - the - scenes coverage jump in the wee hour of Sunday forenoon . In other words , the early snort gets the worm , AKA all the Puppy Bowl footage you could call for for .
What Channel is the Puppy Bowl On?
The Puppy Bowl is broadcast on Animal Planet and is available to stream on discovery+ , Warner Bros Discovery ’s streaming service . mark off your TV provider to see if you have approach to Animal Planet before it ’s too late !
Who is Playing in the Puppy Bowl?
Puppy Bowl XXI will feature two teams who are sure to be neck and cervix in terms of adorability : Team Ruff and Team Fluff .
Here are some of the cuties up for acceptance who are determine to embellish your screen on Sunday . you’re able to view the intact roll of both teams on theAnimal Planet website .
Trio the Boston Terrier
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Trio is aBoston terrierwho is three - times the sport ! He may have been hold with a leg deformity , but Trio wo n’t let anything hold him back from kicking puppy tail on Sunday .
Demure the Cairn Terrier
We think it ’s dependable to say a TikTok exploiter make this trendy pup . coy thecairn terriermindfullyyields from the state of Virginia and is hoping to be adopted after indicate just how playful they are this Sunday .
Foxtrot the Collie
Meet Foxtrot — acolliepuppy from Minneapolis , Minnesota . In addition to sporting a beautiful multicolored coating , Foxtrot boasts a " happy - go - lucky " personality . His long legs may give him the advantage Team Ruff demand on Sunday .
Carl the Bulldog Mix
Who ’s a good boy ? Carl thebulldog mixis tax shelter pals with Team Ruff ’s Trio and is ready to rock and roller . Carl isblindbut is set to see his fashion to a Team Fluff triumph .
Kiki the Chihuahua Mix
This sweet young lady is Kiki , achihuahua mixfrom Florida . While Kiki may favour a dainty long pile to sporting events , she will do her best to hold off a case of the nap until the concluding whistle on Sunday .
Whoopie the Great Pyrenees Mix
Whoopie theGreat Pyreneesmix may be from the great state of Tennessee , but she will have to put her southerly hospitality apart for Sunday ’s big game to secure a winnings for her team . One thing for sure is that Whoopiewill definitely put the fluffin Team Fluff .
What is Special About Puppy Bowl XXI?
Puppy Bowl XXI is set to be a can’t - young woman event , feature the talents and snot of over 140 dogs , the most the Puppy Bowl has ever seen ! This yr ’s dog hail from a amount of 80 animate being tax shelter across 40 states and two countries — one whelp is make the trip from Nicaragua ! 11 of these cuties up for adoption and set to vie are special need dog , including Trio from Team Ruff and Carl from Team Fluff .
This twelvemonth ’s broadcast will also feature a especial content from Hollywood writer and director James Gunn and his hot dog Ozu , who instigate the current looping of DC Comics ' Krypto the Superdog , who will introduce the Krypto Super Play Award to one special pup .
you’re able to make this year ’s Puppy Bowl ( and Super Bowl Sunday ) extra particular bythrowing a dog - friendly watch party !
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Animal Planet / Warner Bros Discovery
Animal Planet / Warner Bros Discovery
Animal Planet / Warner Bros Discovery
Animal Planet / Warner Bros Discovery
Animal Planet / Warner Bros Discovery
