Dan Schachner

The most adorable four-legged sporting event of the year is bringing all the pawsitive vibes.

Five dog and trainer pairs compete in three events for glory and a $5,000 prize for the animal charity of their choice.

In this annual event, shelter dogs "compete" for various prizes in a special meant to encourage animal adoption.

Animal Planet has pulled out all the stops to bring you the cutest, fuzziest, fluffiest event of the year. With even more puppies and more rescues, this sports spectacular is our biggest and best yet. Settle in for an exhilarating game packed with furry fun and unstoppable cuteness. Two teams, Ruff and Fluff, comprised solely of rescue puppies from animal shelters across the country and abroad, compete for the coveted Lombarky Trophy. Each team has an adorable mascot in the mix. Surge the hamster powers the scoreboard and Meep the bird tweets the play by play to digital fans around the world. Don't forget The Kitten Halftime Show. Find out which pup will win the Underdog Award and the coveted title of MVP - Most Valuable Pup. It's a lovable, cuddly showdown you won't want to miss. This is Puppy Bowl XVI.