These delightfully furry broadcasts can be streamed online and on the go – we’ve explained how to tune in below. If you think you might want to check in on the Super Bowl from time to time, like to see all those ridiculous expensive ads, we have a streaming guide for that, too.
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When is the 2020 Puppy Bowl?
The Puppy Bowl XVI starts Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020 at 3pm ET. It’s slated to be a two-hour event.
It will have Team Ruff going up against Team Fluff. Animal Planet has already unveiled the 42 dogs that will start in the Puppy Bowl. But, in total, 96 little floofs will compete from 61 shelters across the US, Canada, and Columbia. Like past years, all the puppies featured are can be adopted, with Animal Planet hoping to keep up its 100% adoption rate for all Puppy Bowl players. If you’re looking to adopt, Animal Planet has recommended using Petfinder.
How to stream the 2020 Puppy Bowl
To watch the Puppy Bowl the traditional route, you need a cable subscription that includes Animal Planet. However, there are skinny streaming packages available that offer a cable-like experience for less. Many even have free trials, so you can sign up on Sunday, then watch the Bowl in real-time, and cancel the subscription before being charged.
Here are some services that offer free trials along with access to Animal Planet.
When is the 2020 Kitten Bowl?
The Kitten Bowl VII starts Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020 at 2pm ET. It will re-air at 5pm ET.
The Hulu app is available across many devices, including Samsung TVs, Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku, and even the Nintendo Switch. You can use Chromecast with the Hulu app for iOS or Android or a PC or Mac via Chrome.
Like the Puppy Bowl, the Kitten Bowl features rescued critters from across the country. They’ll be competing for the “National Championship of Feline Football” trophy. If you’re looking to adopt one, visit the North Shore Animal League of America site. Those of you who crave even more cat-football action can tune into Hallmark on Feb. 1, 2020 at 11pm ET to watch the Cat Bowl, as well. It will feature adult and special needs cats looking for forever homes.
How to stream the 2020 Kitten Bowl
If you don’t have a cable subscription that includes the Hallmark Channel, you can still watch the Kitten Bowl online. With one of the skinny streaming packages below, you can sign up for a free trial and watch the Bowl live from either a smart TV, streaming media device, mobile phone, or desktop. You can cancel your subscription or trial at any time.
Here are some services that offer free trials along with access to Hallmark.
