Puppy Bowl 2026 is already making headlines ahead of kickoff.The upcoming Puppy Bowl XXII will feature 15 dogs with special needs, the highest number ever included in the popular adoption-focused television event since it began more than two decades ago.Viewers will be able to watch these resilient pups show off their playful skills when the event airs on Sunday, February 8, beginning at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT. The three-hour broadcast will be available across multiple television networks and streaming platforms.This year’s Puppy Bowl will also showcase its largest lineup yet, with 150 rescue dogs participating. The puppies come from 72 animal shelters, representing locations across the United States, Puerto Rico, and the British Virgin Islands.Known for blending entertainment with animal advocacy, Puppy Bowl XXII continues its mission of highlighting adoptable pets while celebrating dogs of all abilities.
Anson
Anson is a deaf puppy from Underdog Pet Rescue in Madison, Wis.
Brûlée
Deaf dog Brûlée will be representing Green Dogs Unleashed in Troy, Va.
Cricket
Cricket, who was born with a heart problem, is from Harley’s Haven in Perkasie, Penn.
Dottie
Eleanor
This stunning pup from Double J Dog Ranch in Hauser, Idaho, is deaf and has visual impairments.
Foxy
Little Foxy from Double J Dog Ranch is one of several deaf dogs competing in Puppy Bowl XXII.
Grasshopper
Grasshopper from Harley’s Haven will be playing Puppy Bowl XXII with diabetes.
Knick Knack
Knick Knack is another pup from Green Dogs Unleashed; they have hearing and visual impairments.
Litchi
Litchi, who is missing an ear, traveled from Angel City Pit Bulls in Los Angeles to play in Puppy Bowl 2026.
Paddy
Missing both eyes hasn’t held back Paddy from Pets with Disabilities in Prince Frederick, Md.
Polly
Lucky Dog Refuge in Stamford, Conn., will be represented by Polly, a dog with visual impairments.
Riley
Riley, who is missing both eyes, is from Rescue Dogs Rock NYC in New York.
Teigan
Teigan is a canine wheelchair user from Perfect Imperfections Rescue in Watertown, Conn.
Wynonna
Wynonna is an adorable 3-legged pup from Kentucky Humane Society in Louisville.
