# Senior Canine Sports Events Puppy Bowl XXII Will Have a Game with Senior Dogs for the First Time By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-01-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puppy-bowl-xxii References: [people](https://people.com/first-look-puppy-bowl-2026-including-new-senior-dog-game-11881298) & [discovery](https://www.discovery.com/shows/puppy-bowl/see/get-ready-for-puppy-bowl-xxii) Every year, people know that they can tune in to the Puppy Bowl for pure, wholesome joy as they watch rescue puppies tumble across a mini football field, and for the first time, Puppy Bowl XXII will feature an exhibition game with senior dogs to deliver the same lighthearted escapism and feel-good entertainment as ever. Dog lovers can look forward to Puppy Bowl XXII's special exhibition game with lovable senior dogs as [Team Oldies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petsmart-team-usa) and [Team Goldies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puppy-bowl). In all, the Puppy Bowl 2026 will be a three-hour canine sports event with a record-breaking 150 rescue dogs from 72 shelters across the United States, Puerto Rico, and the British Virgin Islands. Also, for the first time, this year's event will offer an inside look at shelter staff members cheering on the puppies representing their rescues. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 63% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated Pet Companion Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enor-e1.md) - [Dog-Themed Valentine's Day Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barkhaven-pawsitively-in-love.md) - [Christmas Cartoon Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anti-social-social-club-3.md) - [Sports-Themed Dog Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bocces-bakery-1.md) - [Award-Winning Cooling Pet Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooling-bed.md) - [Lobster Pet Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-organic-coconut-freezedried-treats.md) - [Stadium-Shaped Pretzel Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-day-pretzel-pack.md) - [Football Legend Condiment Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bijan-mustardson-dip-cups.md) - [Game-Day-Ready Dog Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-buffalo-x-olivia-culpo.md)