You can watch Puppy Bowl 2026 on several TV channels or via streaming, depending on how you get your TV service.

Main ways to watch

Live on TV

The Puppy Bowl is being shown on multiple Warner Bros. Discovery networks.

  • Animal Planet
  • Discovery Channel
  • TBS
  • truTV

These channels are included in many standard cable and satellite TV packages, and the game kicks off at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

Streaming options

If you don’t have traditional cable, you can still stream the Puppy Bowl live.

  • Discovery+ – streaming the full Puppy Bowl event live.
  • HBO Max / Max – also carrying the Puppy Bowl as a live stream.
  • Sling TV – includes the needed channels in certain packages, so you can stream Animal Planet and the simulcasts.
  • Other live TV services that carry Animal Planet, Discovery, TBS, or truTV should also work; just confirm those channels are in your plan.

Some promotions and trials (like certain DIRECTV or live TV streamers) may let you watch for free during a trial period , as long as they include Animal Planet or the simulcast channels.

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Option How you watch What you get
Animal Planet (cable/satellite) Tune to Animal Planet at 2 p.m. ET on Feb. 8 Full Puppy Bowl XXII broadcast live on TV
Discovery, TBS, truTV Use your TV guide to find these channels Simulcast of the Puppy Bowl as it airs
Discovery+ Open the app or site and search “Puppy Bowl” Live stream of the full three-hour event
HBO Max / Max Log in and look under live or sports/event sections Streaming simulcast at 2 p.m. ET
Sling TV Subscribe to a plan including Animal Planet/Discovery networks Live access to the Puppy Bowl channels via streaming
Live TV trials (e.g., DIRECTV) Sign up for a free trial that includes Animal Planet Watch the Puppy Bowl without extra cost during the trial window

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