Approximately 100 million people gather in front of their TVs each February two watch two football teams grudge it out in the final match toward Super Bowl fame. About two million other viewers will tune into the Puppy Bowl instead — the fluffy, cuddly alternative where rambunctious young canines wrestle over chew toys and raise awareness for animal adoption across the U.S. Watching these furry friends may not be the height of athletic competition, but they sure put on quite a show. Best of all, you don't have to have cable to watch the Puppy Bowl XX, you can stream it using one of the streaming services in this guide.
When Is the Puppy Bowl and Where Can You Watch It?
Typically, the Puppy Bowl airs opposite the Super Bowl to serve as an alternative for non-football fans. It's the 20th anniversary, which means go big or go home! We're going to see 131 puppy players from 73 shelters and rescues from 36 states and territories as they participate in Team Ruff or Team Fluff. Sportscasters will be Steve Levy and Taylor Rooks while country singer Miranda Lambert will chime in during the “Adoptable Pup” (plus a few kittens) segments. Warner Bros. Discovery is also partnering with Best Friends Animal Society and will match donations for their shelters from Feb. 7-14.
- What's the event: Puppy Bowl XX
- When's the Puppy Bowl: 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT on Feb. 11
- What are the teams: Team Ruff vs. Team Fluff
- What channel: Animal Planet
This year, as every year in the past, you can find the Puppy Bowl airing on the Animal Planet channel, but it will also be simulcast on Discovery, TBS, truTV, Max, and discovery+. Here's the full list of where to watch the Puppy Bowl XX:
Can I Watch the Puppy Bowl on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, or Chromecast?
Not sure if your streaming device is compatible with one of the many options listed above? Don’t worry! No matter what streaming device you have, be it a Fire TV, Chromecast, or anything in between, most streaming services go hand in hand with these devices without difficulty. You can watch the cutest event on TV if you have a Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, Chromecast, iOS/Android, or a web browser.
More to Watch for Animal Lovers
If you love puppies and other creatures with four legs, check out a few other streaming options. The National Geographic channel has a load of animal-filled programming from all over the world that entertains and educates.
Another popular must-see for animal lovers is Shark Week, a one-week shark-filled extravaganza of TV viewing on the Discovery channel every July or August. Shark Week is a programming feature you won’t want to miss if you’re a big fan of underwater creatures as terrestrial ones.