Meet the dogs competing in XXII

Puppy Bowl 2026 Lineup: Meet the dogs

Here’s Albi, from the Oklahoma Humane Society. Albi is part of Puppy Bowl XXII, premiering Sunday, February 8 at 2pm ET on Animal Planet, Discovery, TBS, TruTV, HBO Max and Discovery+. This year’s event will feature 150 dogs from 72 shelters in the United States, Puerto Rico and the British Virgin Islands. Referee Dan Schachner also returns as Team Fluff players Benito (Siberian Husky-Chihuahua from Puerto Rico) and Showgirl (Chow Chow-Rottweiler) are out to defend their titles. On Team Ruff: Lobster Roll (Bulldog-Border Collie), Brûlée (Boston Terrier-French Bulldog) and Miso (American Cattle Dog-Beagle). The event also involves 15 dogs with special needs. Click through to see this year’s featured puppies.