Overlook that sideshow in Vegas. For thousands and thousands of individuals, as we speak’s must-see recreation is the Pet Bowl.
Celebrating its 20th anniversary this yr, the Tremendous Bowl-adjacent annual spectacle will as soon as once more see Staff Ruff and Staff Fluff face off for the Lombarky trophy.
Extra than simply different programming and an opportunity for viewers to collectively smile and say “aww,” the occasion raises consciousness about pet adoptions.
After setting a file final yr with 122 canine on the sector, the sport is elevating the bar as soon as extra, with 131 puppies from 73 shelters and rescues throughout 36 states and territories. This yr’s recreation additionally options the smallest participant of all time (the 1.7 lb. Sweetpea) and the most important, Levi the Nice Dane, weighing in at 70 lbs.
And whereas not setting any dimension file, we’d be derelict in our duties if we didn’t make you conscious of Patrick Mabones, a hound combine from Iowa, and Bark Purdy, a Chihuahua from Sacramento.
So whether or not the Chiefs-49ers is a blowout, you simply want a break from the sport for a second or … effectively, simply wish to take a look at some actually cute canine, listed here are all the main points you’ll have to see the Pet Bowl 2024.
What channel is airing the 2024 Pet Bowl?
Animal Planet is the everlasting host of the exhibition—and it makes the many of the occasion. Between the pre-game, the precise Pet Bowl, and repeats of this yr’s occasion, we’ll see practically 24 hours of Pet Bowl programming this yr.
Whereas the channels simulcasting the occasion aren’t fairly that devoted to it, it’s also possible to catch this yr’s recreation on TBS and Discovery Channel in addition to Max and discovery+.
What time does the 2024 Pet Bowl start?
You received’t want to take a seat and keep to catch Pet Bowl programming this yr. Pet Bowl XX itself will span three hours and begins airing at 2:00 p.m. ET. The official pre-game present will kick off at 1:00 p.m. ET. However Animal Planet will start airing Pet Bowl-themed applications, from a “Where Are They Now” documentary to “Training Camp Condidential,” beginning at 6:00 a.m. ET.
Who’s the referee for the 2024 Pet Bowl?
Dan Schachner, who has served as referee for the previous 12 years, is again, however with this many pups on the sector, he determined he wanted assist. So becoming a member of him can be Whistle, a Bichon Frisé/poodle combine, as his assistant ref.
Sportscasters Steve Levy and Taylor Rooks will deal with the play-by-play calls and can determine when to go to options such because the water-bowl cam and minimize away to the kitten spectators within the Temptations Sky Field. (Odds of a type of having a Taylor Swift-themed title? 1,000%.)
Can I watch the 2024 Pet Bowl without cost over the air?
Alas, no. The Pet Bowl is a cable unique.
How can I stream the 2024 Pet bowl stay on-line if I don’t have a cable subscription?
Animal Planet (and the opposite channels carrying the sport) is carried by a number of streaming companies. When you don’t have a cable or satellite tv for pc subscription, listed here are just a few solutions to attempt. (Additionally, as talked about, Max and discovery+ will each carry the sport.)
Max
The one-time HBO Max doesn’t have a free trial—and if you wish to flip over to the Tremendous Bowl, you’re out of luck. But when Pet Bowl is your precedence, subscriptions begin at $9.99 per 30 days.
Discovery+
Right here’s a rarity: You really can attempt Discovery+ without cost. New subscribers rise up to 7 days to see what the service has to supply. After that, plans begin at $4.99 per 30 days.
Disney+
Disney’s bundle of Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ now not has a free trial, so that you’ll need to pay $15 per 30 days for all three mixed (or $25 per 30 days for no adverts on Hulu).
Together with Dwell TV within the bundle bumps the value to $77 per 30 days ($90 with no adverts).
Hulu with Dwell TV
The free trial on this service is now not provided. It can now price you $77 per 30 days.
YouTubeTV
After as much as a two-week trial, you’ll be able to count on month-to-month fees of $73. YouTube can also be now the house of Sunday Ticket, however that received’t assist because the Pet Bowl, inexplicably, shouldn’t be a part of Sunday Ticket protection.
Sling TV
Sling’s lower-tiered “Orange” plan will run you $40 per 30 days. Including the extra complete “Blue” plan bumps the associated fee to $55 per 30 days. The seven-day free trial has disappeared, however the cord-cutting service is providing 50% off of the primary month’s invoice.
DirecTV Stream
Previously often called DirecTV Now, AT&T TVNow and AT&T TV, this oft-renamed streaming service will run you $75 per 30 days and up after the free-trial possibility.
Fubo TV
This sports-focused cord-cutting service carries broadcast networks in most markets. There’s a seven-day free trial, adopted by month-to-month fees of $75 and up, relying on the channels you select.
Can I undertake a canine through the Pet Bowl?
Sure—and that’s the very best a part of the sport! All through this system, shelters will function the puppies, all of that are up for adoption. Simply beware that they go quick—and in some instances are already gone. (Seven canine have already been adopted by the crew that places the Pet Bowl collectively, together with one by the community president.)
