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Meet Benny! Puppy Bowl XVIII's Most Pup-ular Player

The brackets are complete and the voters have spoken! It came down to Ted D. Bear the Goldendoodle and Benny the poodle, but after a competitive matchup, Team Fluff's Benny won the Pupularity Playoffs.

Congratulations to Benny for soaring to victory and being crowned Puppy Bowl XVIII's "Most Pupular."

Watch all the ter-ruff-ic players in action during PUPPY BOWL XVIII on Sunday, February 13 at 2 PM ET Animal Planet or stream on discovery+.

February 11, 2022

After four highly competitive rounds of Pupularity Playoffs, Benny is the official champion. Winning the title of "Most Pup-ular," this Poodle hails from Bosley’s Place in Smyrna, Georgia.

Bosley's Place is a nursery and sanctuary for neonatal and underage homeless and orphaned puppies. A birth defect left Benny with only two working legs but that does not mean he’s intimidated by other pups.

See More of Benny's Journey to 'Most Pup-ular'

Bracketology: Team Fluff Favorite Moves On to the Finals

The competition was hot as your favorite players made it to the last round of the Pupularity Playoffs. It all came down to these final two pups, before Benny took home the title of Most Pup-ular!

As a member of the Team Fluff starting lineup, Benny sure has made his team proud. Benny doesn't let his birth defect hold him back and loves getting around on his wheels and playing. He's not afraid to go after whatever his little puppy heart desires.

Congratulations to Benny! See him make some moves in Puppy Bowl XVIII on Sunday, February 13 at 2 PM ET.

New drop alert - You can collect the immortal NFT for Benny, the winner of Puppy Bowl XVIII’s Pupularity Playoffs now. Only one of these NFTs will ever exist! With this NFT, you can also appear as a virtual fan in next year’s Puppy Bowl! Plus, a portion of the proceeds from all the sales will benefit Orange Twins Rescue, an animal rescue organization founded by brothers Scott and Brian Nicholson, and singer Ariana Grande.

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Puppy Bowl XVIII Post Game Highlights

What a reBARKable game! The puppies of Team Fluff and Team Ruff gave it their all, and we couldn't be more proud. With a final score of 73-69, Team Fluff slid into the end zone for a last-minute victory. Missed the action? Stream Puppy Bowl XVIII now on discovery+.

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Barking News: Snoop and Martha Host Puppy Bowl XVII

The O.G. dynamic duo, Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg, are joining in on the other ‘big game’ this year, as hosts of PUPPY BOWL XVII, streaming on discovery+ and airing on Animal Planet Sunday, February 7 at 2PM ET/11AM PT.

The Ulti-mutt Fan Guide to Puppy Bowl XVIII

Gearing up for Puppy Bowl XVIII? There are so many things you can enjoy now to get ready for the big game. From a TikTok scrimmage with the pups to the Pregame Show, here's the ulti-mutt fan guide to get the paw-ty started!Watch PUPPY BOWL XVIII on Sunday, February 13 at 2p ET on Animal Planet and stream on discovery+.

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Puppies, kittens, and Snoop Dogg, oh my! Get ready to gear up for PUPPY BOWL XVII - streaming on discovery+ on Sunday February 7 and airing on Animal Planet at 2PM ET/ 11AM PT! But before the big game, here's everything you can stream now and leading up to Puppy Bowl. Join NFL players, major celebs, and of course, puppies galore on Puppy Bowl Sunday.Updated: February 7, 2021

Bracketology: Benny Wins in a Landslide Victory

Team Ruff and Team Fluff favorites went nose to nose in the final round. But in a landslide victory, Benny took home the title of Most Pup-ular! See his path to victory and highlights from the Pupularity Playoffs. See all the pups in action during PUPPY BOWL XVIII on Sunday, February 13 at 2p ET on discovery+ and Animal Planet.

Everything You Need to Know About Puppy Bowl XVII

The most adorable four-legged sporting event of the year is bringing all the pawsitive vibes. Watch PUPPY BOWL Sunday, February 7 at 2p ET on Animal Planet and stream it live on discovery+.

Snoop and Martha Return to Coach Puppy Bowl XVIII

The legendary duo, Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg, are returning to the other ‘big game’ this year. They'll be hosting, and also coaching at PUPPY BOWL XVIII, streaming on discovery+ and airing on Animal Planet Sunday, February 13 at 2PM ET/11AM PT.