The Puppy Bowl is back for 2025, and it’s ready to bring all the adorable, tail-wagging action to your screen! Whether you’re a die-hard football fan or just tuning in for the cuteness, Puppy Bowl is the ultimate way to celebrate Super Bowl Sunday—pup style.
The Puppy Bowl is an annual event featuring adoptable rescue puppies from shelters across the country. These adorable four-legged “players” take the field in a playful football-style showdown, all while promoting pet adoption.
With two teams—Team Ruff and Team Fluff—battling it out for the Lombarky Trophy, you can expect hilarious zoomies, accidental touchdowns, and plenty of heart-melting moments.
Oh, and let’s not forget the iconicKitten Halftime Show! 🐱🎤
🐾 Date: Sunday, February 9, 2025
📍 Time: 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT
📺 Where to Watch:
Animal Planet (TV)
Discovery+ (Streaming)
Max (Streaming)
Twitch & YouTube (Pre-game & highlights)
Make sure to tune in early for player introductions, special guest appearances, and behind-the-scenes footage!
👉 Meet the Players of Puppy Bowl XXI
Unlike the Super Bowl, the Puppy Bowl follows a more relaxed (and cuter) set of rules:
🏈 How to Score: Puppies score a “touchdown” when they carry a toy into either end zone.
🐕 Penalties: Expect “flags” for excessive napping, chewing on the field, or too much roughhousing!
🐶 Toys = The Ball: Instead of a traditional football, puppies can play with plush and squeaky toys.
🥇 The MVP: At the end of the game, one standout pup is crownedMVP (Most Valuable Puppy)—usually the one with the most touchdowns or the biggest personality!
YES! One of the best things about the game is that all of the players are adoptable rescue dogs. Each year, the event partners with shelters and rescues across the country to find loving homes for each puppy you see on screen.
Find the puppy you're interested in adopting on Animal Planet’s or Discovery’s official website.
Find the shelter or rescue where the puppy lives.
Contact the shelter or rescue to inquire about adopting the puppy.
Even if your favorite pup has already been adopted, don’t worry—there are thousands of other lovable dogs in shelters waiting for a home!
Use soft football toys like FreezFootball and let your pup “score” by chasing them.
Reward touchdowns with treats and belly rubs.
Invite furry friends over for a mini Puppy Bowl showdown!
Pro Tip: Film your pup’s best moves and share them on social media using #PuppyBowl2025!
For Dogs: Set up a play area with dog-safe toys like freezbones, snacks, and a cozy spot to watch the action.
For Humans: Serve football-themed snacks, make Puppy Bowl-themed cocktails (or mocktails!), and play fun pet trivia!
🐶 Special Puppy Bowl Discount: Get 15% OFF with code PAWSBOWL15
