The Big Game is coming up -- the Puppy Bowl, that is.

Puppy Bowl IX airs this Sunday, continuing a beloved tradition of alternative viewing for those who aren't too enthused about watching the spectacle of the Super Bowl.

Here’s everything you need to know to get your puppy fix:

- Set in a dog-sized stadium, this year’s Puppy Bowl features 63 puppies (you can check the lineups here).

- Points are scored when the puppies drag football-shaped chew toys into the endzones, while penalties are awarded for “unnecessary ruff-ness.”

- Puppies aren’t the only pets that can get in the game. This year’s Puppy Bowl will feature the Kitten Halftime Show, as well hedgehog cheerleaders, a hamster-piloted blimp, and live tweets from sideline reporter “Meep the Bird.”

- Watch the game at 3 p.m. this Sunday on Discover Channel.
 

On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Gregg stops by Kings Park to check out their pitching staff and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week. Credit: Newsday

Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 30: Baseball, All-Long Island and Plays of the Week! On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Gregg stops by Kings Park to check out their pitching staff and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week.

On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Gregg stops by Kings Park to check out their pitching staff and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week. Credit: Newsday

Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 30: Baseball, All-Long Island and Plays of the Week! On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Gregg stops by Kings Park to check out their pitching staff and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week.

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