Puppy Bowl

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  • 2005
  • 21 Seasons
  • 8.3  (36)

The Puppy Bowl is an annual television event that airs on Animal Planet. The show, which premiered in 2006, features puppies playing football in a miniature stadium, complete with a referee and animal sideline reporters. The Puppy Bowl is hosted by Harry Kalas and Scott Graham, two veteran sports announcers who provide play-by-play commentary of the canine athletes on the field. Dan Schachner serves as the referee, making calls and keeping the game running smoothly. Jill Rappaport, a longtime animal advocate and journalist, serves as one of the sideline reporters.

The Puppy Bowl features a variety of puppy breeds, all of whom are available for adoption through local animal rescue organizations. The puppies, who range in age from three to six months, are divided into two teams and given playful, football-themed names like "Touchdown," "Fumble," and "Spike."

Throughout the game, the puppies romp and play in the stadium, chasing chew toys and interacting with each other. Animal Planet also adds special effects, like slow-motion replays and on-screen graphics, to make it feel like a real football game.

In addition to the action on the field, the Puppy Bowl also features appearances by trained animal performers. Parrots fly through the stadium, hamsters race on a miniature track, and kittens play on colorful toys.

During the broadcast, viewers are encouraged to support animal rescue organizations by visiting the Animal Planet website or donating to their local shelter. The Puppy Bowl has become a popular cultural event, with viewers eagerly tuning in each year to see the puppies in action and support the cause of animal rescue.

Overall, the Puppy Bowl is a lighthearted, family-friendly show that celebrates the joy and energy of puppies while raising awareness about the importance of animal rescue. With its engaging hosts, adorable puppies, and colorful set design, the Puppy Bowl is a fun and heartwarming addition to the Animal Planet lineup.

Puppy Bowl is a series that ran for 21 seasons (53 episodes) between February 6, 2005 and on Animal Planet

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Puppy Bowl XXI
1. Puppy Bowl XXI
February 9, 2025
The annual three-hour television event will feature 142 rescue puppies from 80 shelters across 40 states – and two countries – as they compete in the cutest competition of the year. With more puppies than ever before, Puppy Bowl XXI will highlight their inspiring journeys from birth to adoption, as well as the tremendous dedication of the rescues and shelters that help find animals their forever homes. The game kicks off when Puppy Bowl referee Dan Schachner blows the whistle, and the PEDIGREE® Starting Lineup players take the field at PROGRESSIVE® Stadium. Julep, the first-ever St. Bernard-mix, and smoosh, the only Pekingese to compete in the games, will head up Team Fluff while Mr. Pickles, a Pug-Chihuahua from Dallas, and Tuani, a Chihuahua-German shepherd who traveled all the way from Nicaragua, will look to bring Team Ruff to victory. The two teams will go head-to-head on the gridiron in hopes of bringing home the Walmart® "Lombarky" trophy and see which puppy player has what it takes to be named the MVP (Most Valuable Puppy) and win the SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Underdog Award. Eleven inspiring special needs dogs, including Jolene, an American Pit bull terrier-mix competing in a wheelchair, and Sprinkle, a blind and hearing-impaired Australian shepherd-mix, will take the field, giving it their all and not letting their disabilities slow them down.
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The Puppy Bowl is an annual television event that airs on Animal Planet. The show, which premiered in 2006, features puppies playing football in a miniature stadium, complete with a referee and animal sideline reporters. The Puppy Bowl is hosted by Harry Kalas and Scott Graham, two veteran sports announcers who provide play-by-play commentary of the canine athletes on the field. Dan Schachner serves as the referee, making calls and keeping the game running smoothly. Jill Rappaport, a longtime animal advocate and journalist, serves as one of the sideline reporters.

The Puppy Bowl features a variety of puppy breeds, all of whom are available for adoption through local animal rescue organizations. The puppies, who range in age from three to six months, are divided into two teams and given playful, football-themed names like "Touchdown," "Fumble," and "Spike."

Throughout the game, the puppies romp and play in the stadium, chasing chew toys and interacting with each other. Animal Planet also adds special effects, like slow-motion replays and on-screen graphics, to make it feel like a real football game.

In addition to the action on the field, the Puppy Bowl also features appearances by trained animal performers. Parrots fly through the stadium, hamsters race on a miniature track, and kittens play on colorful toys.

During the broadcast, viewers are encouraged to support animal rescue organizations by visiting the Animal Planet website or donating to their local shelter. The Puppy Bowl has become a popular cultural event, with viewers eagerly tuning in each year to see the puppies in action and support the cause of animal rescue.

Overall, the Puppy Bowl is a lighthearted, family-friendly show that celebrates the joy and energy of puppies while raising awareness about the importance of animal rescue. With its engaging hosts, adorable puppies, and colorful set design, the Puppy Bowl is a fun and heartwarming addition to the Animal Planet lineup.

Puppy Bowl is a series that ran for 21 seasons (53 episodes) between February 6, 2005 and on Animal Planet

Where to Watch Puppy Bowl
Puppy Bowl is available for streaming on the Animal Planet website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Puppy Bowl on demand at Discovery+, Amazon Prime, Amazon, Hulu, Vudu, Animal Planet, Microsoft Movies & TV, Google Play and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    February 6, 2005
  • IMDB Rating
    8.3  (36)
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