The 2026 Miami Dolphins schedule is locked in and the preseason is over. Miami opens the regular season on Sunday, September 13 at the Las Vegas Raiders, with Jeff Hafley in his first year as head coach and Malik Willis taking over at quarterback.
This page lists every game date, kickoff time in Eastern Time and TV channel, plus a free printable Dolphins schedule for the fridge or your phone.
- Week 1: Sunday, September 13 at Las Vegas, 4:25 PM ET on FOX
- Home games: 8 at Hard Rock Stadium, 9 on the road
- Bye week: Week 6, Sunday, October 18
- TV: FOX has 9 games, CBS has 7, Week 18 still to be set
- Prime time: no night games assigned
- Preseason: 0 and 3 under Hafley
Free Printable Miami Dolphins Schedule PDF
The printable Dolphins schedule fits the whole season on one letter size page. Each row lists the opponent, date, start time in ET and TV channel, with space to write in the final score and track the record. It prints clean in black and white or color.
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Miami Dolphins Schedule 2026: Full Regular Season
Here is the complete week by week slate with kickoff times in Eastern Time. Miami opens with back to back road trips, including its first visit to Las Vegas since 2021, and does not play at home until Week 3. Weeks 5 through 17 fall under NFL flexible scheduling, so a few start times and networks can still move.
| WEEK | DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Sep 13 | @ Raiders | 4:25 PM | FOX |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 20 | @ 49ers | 4:25 PM | FOX |
| 3 | Sun, Sep 27 | vs Chiefs | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 4 | Sun, Oct 4 | @ Vikings | 4:05 PM | FOX |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 11 | vs Bengals | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 6 | Sun, Oct 18 | BYE WEEK | No game | None |
| 7 | Sun, Oct 25 | @ Jets | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | vs Patriots | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | vs Lions | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | @ Colts | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 11 | Sun, Nov 22 | @ Bills | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 12 | Sun, Nov 29 | vs Jets | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 6 | @ Broncos | 4:05 PM | FOX |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 13 | vs Bears | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 20 | @ Packers | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 16 | Sun, Dec 27 | vs Chargers | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 17 | Sun, Jan 3 | vs Bills | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 18 | Jan 9 or 10 | @ Patriots | TBD | TBD |
Nine of Miami’s 17 games come against 2025 playoff teams, which the club itself calls a tie for the third toughest slate in the league. The closing six weeks are all playoff teams from a year ago: Denver, Chicago, Green Bay, the Chargers, Buffalo and New England. Miami also finishes at New England for the second straight season. Every result feeds the NFL playoff bracket in January.
Dolphins Bye Week and Home Games at Hard Rock Stadium
The bye lands early, in Week 6 on Sunday, October 18. A first year staff gets one reset point after five games, then plays 12 straight weeks with no break, from the Week 7 trip to the Jets through the Week 18 finale at New England.
Miami hosts eight games at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens: Kansas City, Cincinnati, New England, Detroit, the Jets, Chicago, the Chargers and Buffalo. The Chiefs visit in Week 3 is the marquee home date, and the Bills game on January 3 could carry playoff weight for both teams.
2026 Dolphins Preseason Results
Miami finished the preseason 0 and 3 and scored 22 points across the three games. Exhibition results do not count in the standings, but the new offense never found rhythm and the roster was still being sorted late.
| WEEK | DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fri, Aug 14 | @ Commanders | Lost 7 to 20 |
| 2 | Sat, Aug 22 | vs Giants | Lost 3 to 26 |
| 3 | Fri, Aug 28 | vs Falcons | Lost 12 to 17 |
The Dolphins set their initial roster on August 30. For the full league wide exhibition slate, see our 2026 NFL preseason schedule.
New Coach and Quarterback for 2026
Mike McDaniel was let go on January 8, 2026 after four seasons and a 35 and 33 record. Jon-Eric Sullivan arrived from Green Bay as general manager on January 9, then hired Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as the 12th head coach in Dolphins history on January 19.
The roster turned over just as fast. Tua Tagovailoa was released in March and signed with Atlanta. Tyreek Hill was cut in a round of cost saving moves, and Jaylen Waddle was traded to Denver. Malik Willis followed Hafley and Sullivan from Green Bay on a three year, $67.5 million deal and opens the season as the starter.
Miami reset the backup job in late August, sending Quinn Ewers to Jacksonville and acquiring Kyle McCord from Green Bay for a 2028 sixth round pick. De’Von Achane, who signed a four year, $64 million extension in May, remains the engine of the offense. Malik Washington, free agent addition Jalen Tolbert and rookie Caleb Douglas, the No. 75 pick in the 2026 draft, lead a rebuilt receiver room.
Why the Dolphins Have No Prime Time Games in 2026
Miami was not assigned a single night game this season. No Sunday Night Football, no Monday Night Football, no Thursday Night Football and no international trip.
The reason is straightforward. The Dolphins went 7 and 10 in 2025, finished third in the AFC East, missed the playoffs for a second year in a row, then changed head coaches and quarterbacks. Networks build night windows around proven ratings draws.
A path into prime time still exists. Under NFL flexible scheduling, games in Weeks 5 through 17 can be moved into the Sunday night window with advance notice. If Miami is winning in November, the late season dates against Buffalo or New England are the likeliest to move.
How to Watch the Miami Dolphins Schedule in 2026
Coverage is simple this year. FOX carries nine games and CBS carries seven. Weeks 1 through 17 have no Peacock, Netflix or Prime Video exclusives, so an antenna or any live TV service with local channels covers almost the full season. Week 18 is the open question. The league sets that weekend in late December, and one Week 18 game streams on Netflix on Saturday, January 9.
| PLATFORM | DOLPHINS GAMES COVERED |
|---|---|
| HD antenna | Free over the air CBS and FOX broadcasts in your market |
| Paramount+ | All 7 CBS games. The Essential and Premium plans both carry the CBS games shown in your market |
| FOX One | All 9 FOX games, including both road openers |
| YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, DirecTV | Live CBS and FOX plus NFL Network |
| NFL+ | Live local and national games on phone or tablet |
| NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube | Dolphins games when you live outside the Miami market |
NFL+ costs $6.99 a month or $49.99 a year. NFL+ Premium is $14.99 a month or $99.99 a season and adds NFL RedZone, full game replays and All 22 coaches film. One change worth knowing: ESPN now has operational control of NFL Network and the linear rights to NFL RedZone, but the channels keep their names and carriage on the major live TV services is unchanged.
Miami Dolphins Schedule FAQs
When does the Miami Dolphins 2026 season start?
Miami opens the regular season on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at the Las Vegas Raiders. Kickoff is 4:25 PM ET on FOX. The home opener is Week 3 against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, September 27 at 1:00 PM ET.
How did the Dolphins do in the 2026 preseason?
Miami went 0 and 3. The Dolphins lost 20 to 7 at Washington on August 14, 26 to 3 to the New York Giants on August 22, and 17 to 12 to Atlanta on August 28. Preseason results do not count in the standings.
Who is the Dolphins head coach and starting quarterback in 2026?
Jeff Hafley is the head coach, named the 12th in franchise history on January 19, 2026 after two seasons as Green Bay’s defensive coordinator. Malik Willis is the starting quarterback, with Kyle McCord backing him up.
When is the Dolphins bye week in 2026?
The Dolphins are off in Week 6, on Sunday, October 18, 2026. After the bye they play 12 straight weeks with no break, from the Week 7 trip to the Jets through the Week 18 finale at New England.
What TV channel are Dolphins games on in 2026?
FOX carries nine games and CBS carries seven. The Week 18 game at New England has not been assigned a date, time or network yet. Weeks 5 through 17 fall under flexible scheduling, so some networks can still change.
How can I watch Dolphins games without cable?
An HD antenna picks up the local CBS and FOX broadcasts for free. To stream, use Paramount+ for the CBS games, FOX One for the FOX games, or a live TV service such as YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo or DirecTV. Both Paramount+ plans include the CBS games shown in your market. NFL+ carries live local and national games on phone and tablet, and NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube covers out of market viewing.
Do the Dolphins have any prime time games in 2026?
No. Miami was not assigned a single Sunday, Monday or Thursday night game, and there is no international trip on the schedule. Games in Weeks 5 through 17 can still be flexed into a night window if the team is in playoff contention.
Where do the Dolphins play their home games?
At Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Miami hosts eight regular season games there in 2026: Kansas City, Cincinnati, New England, Detroit, the Jets, Chicago, the Chargers and Buffalo.
The 2026 Miami Dolphins schedule is a rebuild in plain sight: a new coach, a new quarterback, an early bye and no night games. The upside for fans is a slate that is easy to plan around, with 16 Sunday afternoon kickoffs on CBS or FOX and only the Week 18 finale still open.
Download the free printable Dolphins schedule above, bookmark this page, and check back as the league confirms flexible scheduling for the closing weeks. For more printables, browse the full 2026 NFL schedule and our printable list of NFL teams.