Puppies playing.

The big game is next Sunday and Philly’s most loved athletes are competing for the title. Oh…you thought we meant THAT game? The one the Eagles are playing in? Oh no, the OTHER big game that day. Puppy Bowl XIX!

If you need to calm your nerves before the game at 6:30, since, you know, it’s a big friggin’ deal, you can definitely put on the Puppy Bowl at 2 pm for your watch party. The stakes are lower. The players are cuter. And the fun is paramount. Plus, you heard it right, there are some local puppies from around the Delaware Valley making an appearance at the 19th Puppy Bowl.

Here are the cuties from this year’s lineup that you need to know about:

Tailen Hurts
Tailen Hurts representing Brandywine Valley SPCA

Team Fluff | Brandywine Valley SPCA
Daisy
Daisy representing Brandywine Valley SPCA

Team Ruff | Brandywine Valley SPCA
Ireland
Ireland representing Brandywine Valley SPCA

Team Ruff | Brandywine Valley SPCA
Tia
Tia representing Brandywine Valley SPCA

Team Ruff | Brandywine Valley SPCA
Dalton
Dalton representing Charlie’s Crusaders Pet Rescue

Team Ruff | Charlie’s Crusaders Pet Rescue
Eleven
Eleven representing Charlie’s Crusaders Pet Rescue

Team Fluff | Charlie’s Crusaders Pet Rescue
Kai
Kai representing Charlie’s Crusaders Pet Rescue

Team Ruff | Charlie’s Crusaders Pet Rescue
Venturi
Venturi representing Charlie’s Crusaders Pet Rescue

Team Fluff | Charlie’s Crusaders Pet Rescue
Wolfie
Wolfie representing Charlie’s Crusaders Pet Rescue

Team Fluff | Charlie’s Crusaders Pet Rescue
Barnaby
Barnaby representing MatchDog Rescue

Team Fluff | MatchDog Rescue
Effie
Effie representing MatchDog Rescue

Team Ruff | MatchDog Rescue
Myrtle
Myrtle representing MatchDog Rescue

Team Ruff | MatchDog Rescue
Chaos
Chaos representing Providence Animal Center

Team Ruff | Providence Animal Center
Gordon
Gordon representing Providence Animal Center

Team Fluff | Providence Animal Center
Amanda
Amanda representing Wet Nose Rescue

Team Fluff | Wet Nose Rescue
What’s next for them?
These adorable fur-babies are available for adoption (after they play in the big game, of course). The event aims to uplift shelter pets and the animal welfare organizations that work year-round to help them. When you watch the Puppy Bowl, you’re supporting a great cause. Puppy Bowl XIX will air on Animal Planet and stream on discovery+ starting at 2 pm.