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puppy bowl where to watch

You can watch the 2026 Puppy Bowl on several TV channels and streaming platforms that all carry the same live broadcast of the game.

Quick Scoop: Where to Watch Puppy Bowl 2026

  • Live TV channels (U.S.)
    • Animal Planet
    • Discovery Channel
    • TBS
    • truTV
      These channels simulcast Puppy Bowl XXII at 2:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 8, 2026 as a three-hour special ahead of the Super Bowl.
  • Streaming options
    • Max / HBO Max (carries the Puppy Bowl live stream)
* **Discovery+** (streams the full Puppy Bowl broadcast)
* Some live-TV streaming services that include Animal Planet, Discovery, TBS, or truTV (for example, Sling or similar bundles when they carry those channels; specific offerings can vary by provider).
  • Timing details
    • Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026
    • Time: 2:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT)
    • Length: About three hours of Team Ruff vs. Team Fluff, adoption spotlights, and halftime segments with rescue pets.

If you’re not sure which option you have

  • With cable or satellite :
    • Check your guide for Animal Planet , Discovery , TBS , or truTV around 2 p.m. ET on Super Bowl Sunday; any of them will work since they simulcast.
  • With streaming only :
    • If you already subscribe to Max/HBO Max or Discovery+ , just search “Puppy Bowl” on the app on game day.
* If you use a **live TV streaming service** , make sure it includes at least one of Animal Planet, Discovery, TBS, or truTV in your plan.

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