For this year's Puppy Bowl XXI, there are more adoptable puppy players than ever, with a record 142 puppies from 80 shelters across 40 states and two countries, according to a release from Animal Planet, which will host the event on Feb. 9. Related: Where Are The Puppy Bowl Puppies Now? A Look Back at Some Past Pooch Players

"Puppy Bowl" will return for its 21st year with more than 140 adoptable dogs. The event airs Feb. 9, the same day as Super Bowl LIX.

Puppy Bowl XXI is back and cuter than ever! 142 rescue pups compete for the Lombarky trophy. Don't miss the adorable action on Animal Planet and more on Feb 9th!

Puppy Bowl is set to take place on the same day as the Super Bowl—here's everything to know, including the date, time and how to watch.

The 11 rescue dogs are part of the 142 puppies competing in Puppy Bowl XXI on Feb. 9 Eleven dogs with special needs are part of Puppy Bowl 2025's record-breaking bunch. Puppy Bowl XXI is set to have the most puppy players ever,