superbowl Sunday will be one of television’s biggest events this year. On February 12, the Chiefs face the Eagles and Rihanna takes the stage in a highly anticipated half-time performance. A few hours before the big game, however, you might want to check out Puppy Bowl XIX to watch some adorable adoptable dogs hitting the turf.
The Puppy Bowl goes down to 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT on February 12, with a pregame show that begins at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT. Now in its 19th year, the event will feature over 100 dogs, a halftime kitty show, a puppy cheer team and appearances from Egypt Sherrod of Flipping Virgins, chef Alex Guarnaschelli and actors from Shazam! Fury of the gods. During the show, viewers will meet pets from across the country and learn how to potentially adopt a new furry family member.
The event will be live simulcast on several streaming and cable platforms: Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, TBS, Discovery Plus and HBO Max. Here’s how to stream the cuddly sports game if you don’t have cable.
Effie is just one of the puppies up for adoption in Puppy Bowl XIX.
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Like last year, Puppy Bowl will be available to stream on Discovery Plus. Viewers will be able to see interviews with coaches and coaches, watch Pup Close and Personal stories, and meet a pooch who receives advice from an NFL player at Seattle Seahawks training camp. The service costs $5 per month for the basic version, but comes with a free trial.
HBO Max will broadcast the Puppy Bowl live, which is a first for the streaming service. Subscriptions start at $10 per month for the ad-based version, but no free trial is available. Keep in mind that since this is a live streaming event, ads will be part of the program whether you have the ad-free or ad-free version of HBO Max.
Do you like Animal Planet? Philo is one of the cheapest live TV streaming services that has the network and the Discovery Channel in its lineup. You can watch Puppy Bowl on the platform, which costs $25 per month and comes with a seven-day free trial.
If you’re a cord cutter who prefers a live TV streaming service, Sling gives you more bang for your buck. The platform offers TBS and the Discovery Channel, and you can watch the Puppy Bowl on any of its plans: Sling Orange ($40), Sling Blue ($40), or Sling Orange & Blue ($55). New customers can pay $20 for their first month.
You might already have YouTube TV, but if you don’t, the service costs $65 a month and includes the Discovery Channel and TBS. Stream the Puppy Bowl live on the platform. There is also a free trial available for up to 14 days.
