The 2026 Puppy Bowl: Howlarious Highlights From the Most Heartwarming Event of the Year

Most of the world was watching Bad Bunny's halftime show at the Super Bowl, but we were watching Fudge and Button in the most anticipated tug of war of the year.

While the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots were gearing up, the pawdorable teams of the Puppy Bowl XXII were already going at it on the field. 150 puppies, including 15 special needs pups and 15 senior dogs devided into two teams - Team Ruff and Team Fluff in a chance to become the new Puppy Bowl champions.

For years now, The Puppy Bowl has helped raise awareness and fundings for shelters and rescue groups all around the nation. The silly players on each team are all puppers up for adoption, there to showcase their talents and find themselves a forever home.

If you can believe it, this year, the event showcased even more inclusivity with a wider range of puppers. Team Oldies and Team Goldies, both teams assembled by older dogs in need of a home, also got their moment in the spotlight, all with the mission to find these sweet doggos, in all shapes and sizes, a loving family.

We couldn't be happier that the event was a spectacular success, helping many of the participating puppers get adopted, and raising money and awareness for wonderful rescue groups nationwide.

Down below are some of the best moments from these awwdorable events, as well as videos and pictures of the talented teams that gave their all to become the champions of the 2026 Puppy Bowl.

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And if that wasn't enough to make our hearts melt into a puddle, there was one dog who captured most viewers' attention, and that was Teigan the wheelchair pupper.
Teigan rolled her way into the field, ready to give her best to the game and charm every single puppy and person who was in her way.
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Keep scrolling to see some snapshots of the Puppy Bowl champions, and even more wholesome highlights from the event iteslf…
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We already can't wait for the 2027 Puppy Bowl, and to find out who will be the competing teams in the event of the year. While we wait, we can all find ways to support this incredible cause to ensure there will be many more Puppy Bowls to come!