The first Puppy Bowl aired on February 6, 2005, on Animal Planet, opposite Super Bowl XXXIX.

Quick Scoop: When was the first Puppy Bowl?

  • Date: February 6, 2005.
  • Network: Animal Planet, as a cute counter-program to the Super Bowl.
  • Fun detail: All the puppies in that first game were shelter dogs featured to encourage adoption.

So if you’re ever watching the latest edition and wondering how long this has been a thing, the Puppy Bowl has been going strong since 2005.

TL;DR: The first Puppy Bowl was held and broadcast on February 6, 2005.

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