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:

  1. DirecTV Stream – Includes the Puppy Bowl channels and is highlighted with a limited-time free trial, making it a popular “watch it free” workaround.
  1. Sling TV – Offers Discovery Channel and, via add-ons, access to Animal Planet content; marketed as a cheaper way to stream the event.
  1. 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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