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Puppy Bowl XXII Kicks Off on Animal Planet With Senior-Dog Halftime and a Record 150 Adoptable Pups

The three-hour simulcast steers viewers to real adoption pathways via streaming platforms alongside in-person Pup Rally events.

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 16: The Animal Planet Puppy Bowl break during the Discovery, Inc. TCA Winter Panel 2020 at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena on January 16, 2020 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images for Discovery, Inc.)
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Overview

  • Today’s broadcast runs 2–5 p.m. ET, preceded by a 1 p.m. ET Kickoff/Combine pre-show scouting prospects for Team Ruff and Team Fluff.
  • The event airs across Animal Planet, Discovery, TBS and truTV, with streaming on HBO Max and discovery+, and cord-cutters can tune in via free trials or low-cost options on DIRECTV, Fubo, Philo, Sling and Frndly TV.
  • Referee Dan Schachner marks his 15th year on the field, with play-by-play from Steve Levy and Taylor Rooks and pre-show analysis featuring lead trainer Victoria Schade.
  • New programming spotlights inclusivity with 15 special-needs dogs and debuts the Pro-Dog Halftime Showdown for senior dogs: Team Oldies vs. Team Goldies.
  • All 150 participants are adoptable from 72 shelters across the United States, Puerto Rico and the British Virgin Islands, with direct shelter links on PuppyBowl.com and concurrent Pup Rally adoption events in Boston and Seattle.