Puppy Bowl 2026 Lineup: Get to Know the Pups
Meet Albi, a furry contestant from the Oklahoma Humane Society who will be showcasing their skills in Puppy Bowl XXII. The highly anticipated event is set to air on Sunday, February 8, at 2 p.m. ET on various platforms including Animal Planet, Discovery, TBS, TruTV, HBO Max, and Discovery+. This year, viewers can look forward to watching 150 adorable dogs from 72 different shelters across the United States, Puerto Rico, and the British Virgin Islands. Referee Dan Schachner will be back in action, overseeing the game as Team Fluff and Team Ruff compete for the title.
Some of the standout players on Team Fluff include Benito, a charming Siberian Husky-Chihuahua mix from Puerto Rico, and Showgirl, a lovable Chow Chow-Rottweiler crossbreed. Meanwhile, Team Ruff will be counting on Lobster Roll, a playful Bulldog-Border Collie mix, Brûlée, an energetic Boston Terrier-French Bulldog hybrid, and Miso, a spirited American Cattle Dog-Beagle blend, to lead them to victory. Additionally, the lineup will feature 15 special needs dogs, adding an extra element of heartwarming inspiration to the competition.
