Puppy Bowl

Puppy Bowl (2005- )

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The Puppy Bowl is an annual television program on Animal Planet that mimics an American football game similar to the Super Bowl using puppies. Shown each year on Super Bowl Sunday, the show consists of footage of a batch of puppies at play inside a model stadium, with commentary on their actions. The first Puppy Bowl was shown on February 6, 2005, opposite to Super Bowl XXXIX. The puppies featured in the Puppy Bowl are from shelters. The program is designed to raise awareness about adopting pets from shelters and rescuing abandoned animals.

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Scheduleevery Sunday at 14:00 (180 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
2026-02-08Puppy Bowl XXIIFeb. 8, 2026
2025-02-09Puppy Bowl XXIFeb. 9, 2025
2024-02-11Puppy Bowl XXFeb. 11, 2024
2023-02-12Puppy Bowl XIXFeb. 12, 2023
2022-02-13Puppy Bowl XVIIIFeb. 13, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What year did 'Puppy Bowl' premiere?

'Puppy Bowl' premiered in 2005.

How many puppies were featured in the first 'Puppy Bowl' episode?

The first episode of 'Puppy Bowl' featured 20 puppies.

Where was the first 'Puppy Bowl' filmed?

The first 'Puppy Bowl' was filmed at a television studio in New York City.

How long did the first 'Puppy Bowl' last?

The first 'Puppy Bowl' lasted for three hours.

Who were the commentators for the first 'Puppy Bowl'?

The commentators for the first 'Puppy Bowl' were a mix of actors, comedians, and animal experts.

How many commercial breaks were there during the first 'Puppy Bowl'?

There were no commercial breaks during the first 'Puppy Bowl'.

Were the puppies in the first 'Puppy Bowl' adoptable?

No, the puppies in the first 'Puppy Bowl' were not adoptable.

How many toys were available for the puppies in the first 'Puppy Bowl'?

The puppies in the first 'Puppy Bowl' had access to 10 toys.

How many water bowls were on set during the first 'Puppy Bowl'?

There were eight water bowls on set during the first 'Puppy Bowl'.

How many penalties were called during the first 'Puppy Bowl'?

No penalties were called during the first 'Puppy Bowl'.

How many touchdowns were scored in the first 'Puppy Bowl'?

There were no touchdowns in the first 'Puppy Bowl'.

How were points earned in the first 'Puppy Bowl'?

Points were earned in the first 'Puppy Bowl' by dragging a chew toy across the goal line.

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