Puppy Bowl 2026 features 150 rescue dogs competing for the Lombarky Trophy.

The 22nd annual Puppy Bowl will air Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. EST/11 a.m. PST and features 150 dogs from 72 shelters competing for the Lombarky Trophy.

Puppy Bowl XXII will air on Feb. 8 ahead of the 2026 Super Bowl. The event is the 22nd annual edition and showcases dogs available from shelters. The broadcast runs three hours across Animal Planet, Discovery, TBS, truTV, HBO Max and discovery+. Teams will play for the Lombarky Trophy while the program highlights adoption stories. Key details: - The event features 150 dogs representing 72 shelters. - The broadcast is scheduled for 2 p.m. EST/11 a.m. PST across multiple networks and streaming platforms. - The reigning champions, Team Fluff, are led by Benito (a Siberian Husky–Chihuahua) and Showgirl (a Chow Chow–Rottweiler). - Team Ruff includes leaders Lobster Roll (Bulldog–Border Collie), Brûlée (Boston Terrier–French Bulldog) and Miso (American Cattle Dog–Beagle). - Discovery Channel’s Head of Content Joseph Boyle said the event "celebrates the spirit of the underdog" and combines a sports-style matchup with uplifting adoption stories. Summary: The Puppy Bowl offers a televised showcase for shelter dogs and their stories and will air for three hours on Feb. 8 at the listed time and networks. The teams will compete for the Lombarky Trophy and the broadcast is framed around adoption highlights and lighthearted competition.