2026 Miami Dolphins Season Schedule

The 2026 season marks a pivotal new chapter for the Miami Dolphins their 57th year in the NFL and 61st overall. It is defined by change, challenge, and a tough schedule that will test the team from week 1 to week 18. After a 7-10 finish in 2025, the Dolphins opted for a full reset in leadership, bringing Jeff Hafley as head coach and Jon-Eric Sullivan as general manager, signaling a rebuild and a new identity for the franchise.

📅 Weeks 1–6

Week 1 – Sept. 13: @ Las Vegas Raiders (4:25 p.m., FOX)
Week 2 – Sept. 20: @ San Francisco 49ers (4:25 p.m., FOX)
Week 3 – Sept. 27: vs Kansas City Chiefs (1:00 p.m., CBS)
Week 4 – Oct. 4: @ Minnesota Vikings (4:05 p.m., FOX)
Week 5 – Oct. 11: vs Cincinnati Bengals (1:00 p.m., FOX)
Week 6: Bye Week

📅 Weeks 7–12

Week 7 – Oct. 25: @ New York Jets (1:00 p.m., CBS)
Week 8 – Nov. 1: vs New England Patriots (1:00 p.m., CBS)
Week 9 – Nov. 8: vs Detroit Lions (1:00 p.m., FOX)
Week 10 – Nov. 15: @ Indianapolis Colts (1:00 p.m., CBS)
Week 11 – Nov. 22: @ Buffalo Bills (1:00 p.m., FOX)
Week 12 – Nov. 29: vs New York Jets (1:00 p.m., CBS)

📅 Weeks 13–18

Week 13 – Dec. 6: @ Denver Broncos (4:05 p.m., FOX)
Week 14 – Dec. 13: vs Chicago Bears (1:00 p.m., CBS)
Week 15 – Dec. 20: @ Green Bay Packers (1:00 p.m., FOX)
Week 16 – Dec. 27: vs Los Angeles Chargers (TBD, FOX)
Week 17 – Jan. 3: vs Buffalo Bills (1:00 p.m., CBS)
Week 18 – Jan. 10: @ New England Patriots (Time TBD)

The Dolphins were noted by the NFL Network to have the 2nd toughest schedule in all of the league.

Written by: Daniel Torres

2026 Miami Dolphins Season Schedule