May 14, 2026, 7:34 p.m. ET
The Miami Dolphins revealed their 2026 regular-season schedule on Thursday night, but before they play in Week 1, they’ll have three exhibition games to play in the preseason.
While the preseason is usually inconsequential, this year will be different for Miami. With a new front office and coaching staff, players will have to earn opportunities in 2026, and these three games will be crucial for the coaches’ and front office’s assessment.
Here’s a look at the Dolphins’ three-game preseason schedule:
Here are the Dolphins’ three preseason games:
Expert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.Week 1: Friday, Aug. 14, at Washington Commanders, 7:00 p.m. ETWeek 2: Saturday, Aug. 22, vs. New York Giants, 4:00 p.m. ETWeek 3: Friday, Aug. 28, vs. Atlanta Falcons, 7:00 p.m. ETMiami Dolphins tickets
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Buy Miami Dolphins tickets for 2026Miami Dolphins 2026 regular season scheduleWeek 1: Sunday, Sept. 13, at Las Vegas Raiders, 4:25 p.m. ETWeek 2: Sunday, Sept. 20, at San Francisco 49ers, 4:25 p.m. ETWeek 3: Sunday, Sept. 27, vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 1:00 p.m. ETWeek 4: Sunday, Oct. 4, at Minnesota Vikings, 4:05 p.m. ETWeek 5: Sunday, Oct. 11, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 1:00 p.m. ETWeek 6: BYEWeek 7: Sunday, Oct. 25, at New York Jets, 1:00 p.m. ETWeek 8: Sunday, Nov. 1, vs. New England Patriots, 4:25 p.m. ETWeek 9: Sunday, Nov. 8, vs. Detroit Lions, 1:00 p.m. ETWeek 10: Sunday, Nov. 15, at Indianapolis Colts, 1:00 p.m. ETWeek 11: Sunday, Nov. 22, at Buffalo Bills, 1:00 p.m. ETWeek 12: Sunday, Nov. 29, vs. New York Jets, 1:00 p.m. ETWeek 13: Sunday, Dec. 6, at Denver Broncos, 4:05 p.m. ETWeek 14: Sunday, Dec. 13, vs. Chicago Bears, 1:00 p.m. ETWeek 15: Sunday, Dec. 20, at Green Bay Packers, 1:00 p.m. ETWeek 16: Sunday, Dec. 27, vs. Los Angeles Chargers, 1:00 p.m. ETWeek 17: Sunday, Jan. 3, vs. Buffalo Bills, 1:00 p.m. ETWeek 18: at New England Patriots, Date/Time TBD
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