Puppy Bowl XXI Set for February 9

Puppy Bowl XXI is set to air on February 9, 2025, featuring 142 puppies from 80 shelters across 40 states and two countries, with a notable emphasis on pet adoption. This year, the event will include special needs dogs, such as Carl, a blind Bulldog mix, and Trio, a Boston Terrier with a leg deformity, both from New York. Kentucky will be represented by Colonel the Beagle and Julep, a St. Bernard mix, while a Nashville dog named Whoopie will also participate. The event's broadcast will start with a pre-game show at 1 p.m. ET, leading into the main event at 2 p.m. ET on Animal Planet, and viewers can vote for their favorite pup through the network's website. The Puppy Bowl continues to be a beloved alternative to the Super Bowl, promoting fun and animal advocacy.