Every big event needs an exciting opening act — and the Super Bowl is no different.
Before the Big Game kicks off Sunday, fans, animal lovers, and bettors can take in the most adorable event of the year: Puppy Bowl XXII!
Jameis Winston has spent extensive time training these pups, and now Puppy Bowl odds are available for the 22nd edition of the event, which will be broadcast at 2:00 p.m. ET on Animal Planet, Discovery, MAX, TBS, and truTV.
We've got the latest odds for the record 150 dogs "battling" on Sunday for the Lombarky Trophy — and all available for adoption!
Puppy Bowl odds 2026
| Winner | Odds |
|---|---|
| Team Ruff | -140 |
| Team Fluff | +100 |
There's no true way to handicap the chaos that is this event, but here are the Puppy Bowl rosters if you want to make your decisions based on cuteness.
Spoiler alert: It's too hard to choose when you have participants such as:
- Josh Howlin'
- Barker Playfield
- Chappell Bone
- Fudge (and Cheesecake)
- Sir Remington Fluffypoo Esquire II
- 14 senior dogs (In a first-ever exhibition match between Team Oldies and Team Goldies)
Puppy Bowl props for 2026
Gender of Puppy Bowl winning touchdown scorer
| Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Male | +150 |
| Female | -200 |
Puppy Bowl rules and format
The Puppy Bowl features several pup-ticipants from each team in a model stadium, with an assortment of dog toys on the playing surface, and the dogs are let loose!
Puppy Bowl scoring
The scoring is as follows:
- Touchdowns are scored when a puppy carries any of the toys in either of the two end zones (worth seven points)
- "Double touchdowns" can happen when a pup scores one touchdown, then immediately zooms to the other end zone with the same toy.
- "Team touchdowns" occur when two puppies carry the same toy into the end zone
- Field goals are scored when a puppy kicks or pushes a toy into either end zone (worth three points)
Puppy Bowl penalties
Much like human football, "penalties" are also a part of the game (administered by the referee):
- Paws interference
- Terrorizing the ref
- Pancaking
- Ruff sides
- Dog-collar tackle
- Neutral bone infraction
Timeouts are also called if water bowls are empty, there are cases of unnecessary ruffness (when puppies begin to fight), or any puppy decides to treat the playing surface like a bathroom.
Puppy Bowl awards
The Puppy Bowl also features an official broadcast crew, with Steve Levi and Taylor Rooks on the call in 2025, an at the end of the game awards are given to:
- Most Valuable Puppy
- Underdog Award (for the pup that surprises viewers with an outstanding performance)
- Krypto Super Play Award (special award featuring writer/director James Gunn, for the puppy that displays the most extraordinary abilities on the field).
How to watch the Puppy Bowl 2026
The 2026 Puppy Bowl is on Sunday, February 8, at 2:00 p.m. ET on Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, TBS, truTV, Max, and discovery+. There will also be a Puppy Bowl pre-game show, which begins at 1 p.m. ET.
Puppy Bowl history
Here is a list of the last 11 Puppy Bowl outcomes (since winners/scores were recorded), with Team Fluff's win last year giving them a 6-5 edge.
| Puppy Bowl | Winner | Score (Total Points) |
|---|---|---|
| XXI | Team Fluff | 68-66 (134) |
| XX | Team Ruff | 72-69 (141) |
| XIX | Team Fluff | 87-83 (170) *OT |
| XVIII | Team Fluff | 73-69 (142) |
| XVII | Team Ruff | 73-69 (142) |
| XVI | Team Fluff | 63-59 (122) |
| XV | Team Ruff | 59-51 (110) |
| XIV | Team Fluff | 52-47 (99) |
| XIII | Team Fluff | 93-38 (131) |
| XII | Team Ruff | 70-44 (114) |
| XI | Team Ruff | 87-49 (136) |
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Puppy Bowl 2025 FAQs
Yes, some sportsbooks offer odds for the Puppy Bowl, including who will win and total points scored.
Puppy Bowl XXI will bark off at 2 p.m. ET. on Super Bowl Sunday.
The Puppy Bowl consists of 142 puppy players from 80 shelters and rescues across 40 states – and two countries - as they represent Team Ruff or Team Fluff, all in hopes of winning the “Lombarky” trophy and all available for adoption.
Puppy Bowl XXI will be broadcast on Animal Planet, Discovery, MAX, TBS, and truTV.
