The NFL schedule makers didn’t to the Miami Dolphins schedule any favors early on in 2026. Or late, for that matter.


Jan 22, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley looks on during an introductory press conference at Baptist Health Training Complex.
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The Miami Dolphins schedule in the first season under new head coach Jeff Hafley is full of challenges. This season as a whole offers plenty of hardship and transition, as Miami has seen their roster whittled away this offseason due to salary cap restraints and the need to build a new foundation.

But the schedule is going to offer its own fair share of gauntlets. The Miami Dolphins schedule offers a lot of road trips late and a lot of perceived contending teams late. Saddle up, Dolphins fans. This season is going to be a wild ride. As released by the team, here is the Miami Dolphins’ full 2026 schedule.

Miami Dolphins 2026 NFL schedule released

Preseason

Week 1: @ Washington Commanders (7:00 PM) – August 14
Week 2: vs. New York Giants (4:00 PM) – August 22
Week 3: vs. Atlanta Falcons (7:00 PM) – August 28

Regular Season

Dec 21, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Malik Washington (6).Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Week 1: @ Las Vegas Raiders (4:25 PM) – September 13
Week 2: @ San Francisco 49ers (4:25 PM) – September 20
Week 3: vs. Kansas City Chiefs (1:00 PM) – September 27
Weed 4: @ Minnesota Vikings (4:05 PM) – October 4
Week 5: vs. Cincinnati Bengals (1:00 PM) – October 11
Week 6: BYE WEEK – October 18
Week 7: @ New York Jets (1:00 PM) – October 25
Week 8: vs. New England Patriots (4:25 PM) – November 1
Week 9: vs. Detroit Lions (1:00 PM) – November 8
Week 10: @ Indianapolis Colts (1:00 PM) – November 15
Week 11: @ Buffalo Bills (1:00 PM) – November 22
Week 12: vs. New York Jets (1:00 PM) – November 29
Week 13: @ Denver Broncos (4:05 PM) – December 6
Week 14: vs. Chicago Bears (1:00 PM) – December 13
Week 15: @ Green Bay Packers (1:00 PM) – December 20
Week 16: vs. Los Angeles Chargers (1:00 PM) – December 27
Week 17: vs Buffalo Bills (1:00 PM) – January 3
Week 18: @ New England Patriots (TBD) – January 9/10

(Home games are listed in bold)

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