There are food names — including the perfect nickname for any puppy in Potato and Pumpkin — and even a Lin Manuel Furanda in honor of the Hamilton star. Here are some of our favorite-named puppies for Puppy Bowl XXI.

Puppy Bowl XXI is bringing canine cuteness to Super Bowl Sunday, pitting Team Ruff against Team Fluff. This year, 142 puppies from 80 shelters across 40 states — and two countries — will compete for the coveted “Lombarky” trophy (a playful nod to the Super Bowl’s Vince Lombardi trophy) and which player will nab MVP — Most Valuable Pup.

Yes, you can bet on the Puppy Bowl! We share the latest Puppy Bowl odds for 2025, with Team Ruff facing Team Fluff on Super Bowl Sunday.

Puppy Bowl XXI is the 21st anniversary of arguably the cutest pre-Super Bowl event. The "competition" each year has two teams of dogs from shelters and rescues around the world facing off in a football game. The event encourages viewers to consider adopting a dog from an animal shelter or rescue rather than a breeder.

While tens of millions of people are expected to tune in to the Super Bowl on February 9, another bowl is expected to bring in several million viewers at the

Warner Bro’s Puppy Bowl XXI is an annual television program similar to the American football championship, the Super Bowl, but featuring puppy players. It is returning for its 21st year on Sunday, February 9 and will feature 142 rescue puppies from 80 shelters across 40 states and two countries.

Labrador Retriever Mix — Alexandria, Virginia Team Fluff — Pekingese — St. Cloud, Florida Team Fluff — Labrador Retriever Mix — Buffalo, New York Team Fluff — Chihuahua Mix — St. Cloud, Florida Team Fluff — American Cocker Spaniel — St.

On February 9, it’s the game we’ve all been waiting for. After 12 long months it’s finally time for Puppy Bowl XXI. Last year, Team Ruff pulled out the victory