where is the puppy bowl streaming 2026
Puppy Bowl 2026 is streaming on Max (formerly HBO Max) and Discovery+ , and you can also watch it via several live TV streaming services that carry Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, TBS, or truTV.
🐶 Quick Scoop: Where to Stream Puppy Bowl 2026
For Puppy Bowl XXII (2026), you’ve got a few main ways to watch online without traditional cable.
Primary streaming services:
- Max (HBO Max) – Streaming the Puppy Bowl live as part of its lineup.
- Discovery+ – Also carrying the Puppy Bowl stream.
Live TV streaming options (no cable needed): These work if they include Animal Planet / Discovery / TBS / truTV in your market:
- DirecTV Stream – Includes the Puppy Bowl channels and is highlighted with a limited-time free trial, making it a popular “watch it free” workaround.
- Sling TV – Offers Discovery Channel and, via add-ons, access to Animal Planet content; marketed as a cheaper way to stream the event.
- Hulu + Live TV – Carries Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, TBS, and truTV in its live TV bundle.
⏰ When It’s On (So You Don’t Miss Kickoff)
- Event: Puppy Bowl XXII (2026)
- Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026 (same day as the Super Bowl).
- Time: Kickoff at 2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT , with pre-game starting an hour earlier.
You can watch at that time on Max, Discovery+, or any live TV streaming service that has the right channels.
📺 Channels If You Do Have TV
If you end up near a regular TV instead of streaming:
- Animal Planet
- Discovery Channel
- TBS
- truTV
All are listed as airing the 2026 Puppy Bowl broadcast simultaneously.
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