Puppy Bowl 2019: Time, date, TV channel, live stream, lineup of dogs for the cutest game of the year

Alyssa Sconzo

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If watching the Super Bowl isn't really your thing, but puppies are ... well, Animal Planet has just the thing for you.

On Sunday prior to the big game, the 15th annual Puppy Bowl will air on Animal Planet and make the world forget that in just a few short hours, two NFL teams will be playing in Super Bowl 53 (OK, not likely). 

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The Puppy Bowl is essentially two teams of adorable, adoptable puppies facing off inside a makeshift stadium for the coveted title of Puppy Bowl champion. 

MORE: Everything you need to know about Super Bowl 53

This year's Puppy Bowl features 93 puppies from 53 different shelters from across the U.S., Costa Rica and Puerto Rico. Two of the puppers in this year's starting lineup of 36 have special needs. Keep an eye out for Bumble, who is hearing-impaired and a member of Team Fluff, and Will, a three-legged cutie, also representing Team Fluff. 

This is set to be the cutest, least competitive bowl game matchup of all time. Here's everything you need to know about of the 2019 Puppy Bowl, including how to watch live on TV and where find the stream online plus a full lineup of the dogs.

When is the Puppy Bowl 2019?

The Puppy Bowl will air on the same day as Super Bowl 53, Feb. 3, beginning at 3 p.m. ET on Animal Planet. If you can't wait until 3 p.m. for some puppy action, pregame coverage begins at 2 p.m. ET, featuring puppy correspondents Rodt Weiler, James Hound and Sheena Inu. 

What TV channel is the Puppy Bowl on?

Tune into the Animal Planet to see Team Ruff and Team Fluff face off in the cutest game in sports. Dog-lovers can also rewatch the game starting at 6 p.m., when the Super Bowl is on, but good luck changing the channel if there are other humans around.

How to live stream the Puppy Bowl

A live stream of the Puppy Bowl is available via Animal Planet GO

Is there a halftime show?

You've got to be kitten me. Of course there's a halftime show. In fact, the Puppy Bowl halftime show may give Maroon 5 a run for their money. The mid-game entertainment will feature kittens playing with lights, laser pens, balls of yarn and other toys. 

List of dogs featured in the Puppy Bowl 2019

Here is this year's starting lineup of doggos. Who ya got — Team Fluff or Team Ruff?

Team Name Shelter
Fluff Ace Virginia Beach SPCA, VA
Ruff Alexander Big Fluffy Dogs Rescue, TN
Fluff Astro Animal Friends Humane Society, OH
Ruff Bee The Sato Project, PR
Ruff Bella The Sato Project, PR
Fluff Brady Dog Star Rescue, CT
Fluff Brooklyn AHeinz57 Pet Rescue & Transport, IA
Ruff Bugsy The Sato Project, PR
Fluff Bumble Double J Dog Ranch, ID
Fluff Clara Florida Little Dog Rescue, FL
Fluff Dawn Citizens for Animal Protection, TX
Ruff Emmitt Planned Pethood, FL
Ruff Flo Helen Woodward Animal Center, CA
Fluff Flora Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, ME
Fluff Foles Providence Animal Center, PA
Fluff Gallagher Pet Rescue & Transport, IA
Ruff George Nevada SPCA, NV
Ruff Harry The Sato Project, PR
Ruff Hank Green Dogs Unleashed, PA
Fluff Lola Florida Little Dog Rescue, FL
Fluff Maisey Jersey Girls Animal Rescue, NJ
Fluff Marisol Territorio de Zaguates, Costa Rica
Fluff Melody Memphis Humane Society, TN
Ruff Moses Big Fluffy Dogs Rescue, TN
Ruff Pirate Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, VA
Ruff Pistachio Every Dog Counts Rescue, IN
Fluff Remington Bonnie's Animal Rescue Kingdom, NJ
Fluff Scooter Virginia Beach SPCA, VA
Ruff Scotch Paw Works, CA
Ruff Shy Boy SPCALA, CA
Ruff Sierra Muddy Paws, NY
Fluff Smudge Animal Friends Humane Society, OH
Ruff Violet Vanderpump Dogs, CA
Fluff Will Doodle Rock Rescue, TX
Ruff Whitney Big Fluffy Dogs, TN
Fluff Ziggy AHeinz57 Pet Rescue & Transport, IA

Alyssa Sconzo