The main Puppy Bowl in 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, February 8, 2026, airing at 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT on Animal Planet and simulcast on Discovery, TBS, truTV, HBO Max, and discovery+.

Quick scoop

  • Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026 (Super Bowl Sunday).
  • Time: 2:00 PM Eastern / 11:00 AM Pacific, with a pre‑game “kickoff show” an hour earlier on some channels.
  • Where to watch: Animal Planet, Discovery, TBS, truTV, HBO Max, and discovery+.
  • Theme: Puppy Bowl XXII, featuring around 150 adoptable dogs on Team Ruff and Team Fluff, emphasizing pet adoption and rescue stories.

Think of it as the warm‑up game before the Super Bowl: three hours of puppies “competing” for touchdowns while quietly competing for your heart (and a forever home). 🐶

TL;DR: When is the Puppy Bowl? It’s on Super Bowl Sunday, February 8, 2026, at 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT, across multiple Warner Bros. Discovery channels and streaming platforms.

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