The NFL has announced the Miami Dolphins’ 2026 regular season schedule. A new era of NFL football begins in Southeast Florida. With a new coach and a new quarterback, the Dolphins open the season on Sunday, September 13th against the Las Vegas Raiders on a cross-country trip to the West. Miami will then face the San Francisco 49ers before hosting the Kansas City Chiefs in their home opener on Sunday, September 27th at Hard Rock Stadium.
Miami Dolphins 2026 Regular Season Schedule
The Dolphins are scheduled to play eight regular season home games and nine road games in 2026. Miami’s bye week falls in Week 6.
Week Date Opponent Time TV Location Week 1 Sunday, September 13 Las Vegas Raiders 4:25 PM ET FOX Allegiant Stadium Week 2 Sunday, September 20 San Francisco 49ers 4:25 PM ET FOX Levi’s Stadium Week 3 Sunday, September 27 vs. Kansas City Chiefs 1:00 PM ET CBS Hard Rock Stadium Week 4 Sunday, October 4 1:25 PM ET Minnesota Vikings 4:05 PM ET FOX US Bank Stadium Week 5 Sunday, October 11 vs. Cincinnati Bengals 1:00 PM ET FOX Hard Rock Stadium Week 6 Sunday, October 18 Bye Week — — — Week 7 Sunday, October 25th New York Jets 1:00pm ET CBS MetLife Stadium Week 8 Sunday, November 1st vs. New England Patriots 4:25pm ET CBS Hard Rock Stadium Week 9 Sunday, November 8th vs. Detroit Lions 1:00pm ET FOX Hard Rock Stadium Week 10 Sunday, November 15th Indianapolis Colts 1:00pm ET CBS Lucas Oil Stadium Week 11 Sunday, November 22 Buffalo Bills 1:00 PM ET FOX Highmark Stadium Week 12 Sunday, November 29 vs. New York Jets 1:00 PM ET CBS Hard Rock Stadium Week 13 Sunday, December 6 Denver Broncos 4:05 PM ET FOX Empower Field Mile High Week 14 Sunday, December 13 vs. Chicago Bears 1:00 PM ET CBS Hard Rock Stadium Week 15 (December 20) Sunday 1:00 PM ET FOX Lambeau Field Week 16 (Sunday) December 27 vs. Los Angeles Chargers 1:00 PM ET FOX Hard Rock Stadium Week 17 Sunday, January 3 vs. Buffalo Bills 1:00 PM ET CBS Hard Rock Stadium Week 18 January 9 or 10 New England Patriots TBD TBD Gillette Stadium
Note: All times are Eastern Time. Games from Weeks 5 through 17 will be subject to a flexible schedule, with the date, time and broadcast network for Week 18 to be announced after Week 17.
Tua has signed with the Atlanta Falcons, and former Packers backup QB Malik Willis will take over the reins as the Dolphins’ new quarterback. Willis wasn’t the only transplant from the frozen tundra to South Florida. The Dolphins also hired John Eric Sullivan as their new general manager, and head coach Jeff Hafley gave the Dolphins a Green Bay-flavored reset. Sullivan comes from the Packers’ front office, while Hafley was hired after serving as Green Bay’s defensive coordinator. The two have emphasized collaboration, toughness and building a more sustainable winning culture in Miami. (miamidolphins.com)
