Cats do not care one way or the other. Their only offensive scheme is waiting until you turn your head so they can leap on top of your kitchen counter. Their only defensive game plan is sprinting under the bed when you turn your vacuum on. Other than that? Fur-get about it.
So they will likely be confused, if not slightly annoyed, to be plopped onto a football field for the sixth annual Kitten Bowl.
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This year’s “game” will include rescue kittens from shelters around the U.S. with the ultimate prize being the coveted Feline Football trophy. There have been more than 25,000 shelter pet adoptions since the competition began in 2014, and the Kitten Bowl’s aim — not to be confused with the Puppy Bowl, its longer-running canine version — is to find homes for its cat-letes.
Oh, and did we mention the kittens have their own locker room? And that the game will have virtual reality immersion?
Here’s everything to know about the 2019 Kitten Bowl, including how to watch it live on TV and stream online..
What TV channel is the Kitten Bowl on?
The “game” will be broadcast nationally on the Hallmark Channel.
What time does the Kitten Bowl start?
The Kitten Bowl is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, Feb. 3. Cat-lovers can also rewatch it at 5 p.m.
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Who are the Kitten Bowl announcers?
TV personality, author and animal advocate Beth Stern leads the broadcast team, which also includes Dean Cain and former NFL players Rodney Peete (play-by-play), Rashad Jennings and four-time Pro Bowl quarterback Boomer Esiason on color commentary.
How to live stream the Kitten Bowl
The Kitten Bowl can be streamed live via fuboTV, which has a seven-day free trial and will also show the Super Bowl.
Who is the very best kitten?
All of them, though running back Flea-Gon Barkley (real cat) might be our favorite. You can see the full lineup here.
How can I adopt a kitten?
There are many ways to adopt kittens, starting with your local animal shelter. The Kitten Bowl is sponsored by the Animal League, a no-kill national shelter organization that also accepts donations if you’re not yet ready to add a pet to your family.
