what channel is puppy bowl on

The 2026 Puppy Bowl is airing on Animal Planet , and it is also being simulcast on Discovery Channel, TBS, and truTV.

Quick Scoop

• Main channel: Animal Planet.

• Simulcast channels: Discovery, TBS, truTV.

• Streaming options: Max and Discovery+ (also listed as HBO Max/discovery+ in some guides).

• Date and time (for 2026 event): Sunday, February 8 at 2:00 p.m. ET, with a pregame show on Animal Planet at 1:00 p.m. ET.

Channel number will depend on your TV provider (for example, Animal Planet is channel 282 on DIRECTV and 184 on DISH), so you’ll need to check your on‑screen guide or provider’s website to find the exact channel number where you live.

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