Puppy Bowl XX to Air Ahead of Super Bowl 58, Featuring Record 131 Adoptable Puppies
The 20th annual Puppy Bowl will showcase a diverse lineup of puppies from 73 shelters, including six special-needs dogs, in a bid to promote adoption.
- The Puppy Bowl XX will take place on Sunday, Feb. 11, at 2 p.m., broadcast across multiple channels including Animal Planet, Discovery, and TBS, and available for streaming on Max and Discovery+.
- A record 131 adoptable puppies from 73 shelters nationwide will compete for the 'Lombarky' Trophy, including the event's smallest and largest pups, Sweetpea and Levi.
- For the first time, the event will feature dogs in vital non-player roles, such as coaches, cheerleaders, and even a canine assistant referee named Whistle.
- Marketing partnerships with companies like Southwest Airlines and the NFL Players Association aim to extend the event's reach and impact on pet adoption.
- The Puppy Bowl celebrates its 20th anniversary by inducting four former participants into the new Puppy Bowl Hall of Fame.
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