Miami Dolphins 2026 schedule release: Everything to know

Oct 17, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell (0) scores a touchdown against the Miami Hurricanes during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Oct 17, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell (0) carries the football for a touchdown against the Miami Hurricanes during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Oct 17, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell (0) carries the football for a touchdown against Miami Hurricanes defensive back Jr. Romanas Frederique (29) during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Oct 17, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell (0) reacts after a carry against the Miami Hurricanes during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell (0) got close to the end zone but officials ruled against his touchdown after a replay review as the Cards take on Clemson in the first half at L&N Stadium Friday, Nov. 14, 2025.

Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell (0) got close to the end zone but officials ruled against his touchdown after a replay review as the Cards take on Clemson in the first half at L&N Stadium Friday, Nov. 14, 2025.

Nov 22, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell (0) catches a pass over SMU Mustangs safety Ahmaad Moses (3) during the first half at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell (0) got close to the end zone as Clemson Tigers safety Ronan Hanafin (5) grabbed him by the jersey but officials ruled against his touchdown after a replay review as the Cards take on Clemson in the first half at L&N Stadium Friday, Nov. 14, 2025.

Nov 22, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell (0) runs a route during the game between the Mustangs and the Cardinals at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Louisville’s Chris Bell, right, celebrates with Caullin Lacy, left, and Miller Moss after scoring a touchdown against Virginia at L&N Stadium Saturday. Ocr. 4, 2025

Louisville’s Chris Bell celebrates scoring a touchdown against Virginia at L&N Stadium Saturday. Oct. 4, 2025

Oct 4, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell (0) celebrates a touchdown with offensive lineman Jordan Church (74) and wide receiver Caullin Lacy (5) during the second quarter against the Virginia Cavaliers at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

Feb 27, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Louisville wideout Chris Bell (WO03) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

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Meet Dolphins' third-round pick Louisville receiver Chris Bell

Oct 17, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell (0) scores a touchdown against the Miami Hurricanes during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Meet Dolphins' third-round pick Louisville receiver Chris Bell

Oct 17, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell (0) scores a touchdown against the Miami Hurricanes during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Meet Dolphins' third-round pick Louisville receiver Chris Bell

Oct 17, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell (0) carries the football for a touchdown against the Miami Hurricanes during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Meet Dolphins' third-round pick Louisville receiver Chris Bell

Oct 17, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell (0) carries the football for a touchdown against Miami Hurricanes defensive back Jr. Romanas Frederique (29) during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Meet Dolphins' third-round pick Louisville receiver Chris Bell

Oct 17, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell (0) reacts after a carry against the Miami Hurricanes during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Meet Dolphins' third-round pick Louisville receiver Chris Bell

Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell (0) got close to the end zone but officials ruled against his touchdown after a replay review as the Cards take on Clemson in the first half at L&N Stadium Friday, Nov. 14, 2025.

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Meet Dolphins' third-round pick Louisville receiver Chris Bell

Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell (0) got close to the end zone but officials ruled against his touchdown after a replay review as the Cards take on Clemson in the first half at L&N Stadium Friday, Nov. 14, 2025.

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Meet Dolphins' third-round pick Louisville receiver Chris Bell

Nov 22, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell (0) catches a pass over SMU Mustangs safety Ahmaad Moses (3) during the first half at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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Meet Dolphins' third-round pick Louisville receiver Chris Bell

Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell (0) got close to the end zone as Clemson Tigers safety Ronan Hanafin (5) grabbed him by the jersey but officials ruled against his touchdown after a replay review as the Cards take on Clemson in the first half at L&N Stadium Friday, Nov. 14, 2025.

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Meet Dolphins' third-round pick Louisville receiver Chris Bell

Nov 22, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell (0) runs a route during the game between the Mustangs and the Cardinals at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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Meet Dolphins' third-round pick Louisville receiver Chris Bell

Louisville’s Chris Bell, right, celebrates with Caullin Lacy, left, and Miller Moss after scoring a touchdown against Virginia at L&N Stadium Saturday. Ocr. 4, 2025

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Meet Dolphins' third-round pick Louisville receiver Chris Bell

Louisville’s Chris Bell celebrates scoring a touchdown against Virginia at L&N Stadium Saturday. Oct. 4, 2025

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Meet Dolphins' third-round pick Louisville receiver Chris Bell

Oct 4, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell (0) celebrates a touchdown with offensive lineman Jordan Church (74) and wide receiver Caullin Lacy (5) during the second quarter against the Virginia Cavaliers at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

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Meet Dolphins' third-round pick Louisville receiver Chris Bell

Feb 27, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Louisville wideout Chris Bell (WO03) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

Who do Miami Dolphins play at home in 2026?

The Dolphins will play fellow AFC East opponents Buffalo, New England and the Jets.

The Dolphins will also host theKansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, Cincinnati Bengals, Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions.

Who do Miami Dolphins play on the road in 2026?

The Dolphins will play fellow AFC East opponents Buffalo, New England and the Jets.

The Dolphins will also play at the Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders, Indianapolis Colts, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings and San Francisco 49ers (could be in Mexico City).

Will Miami Dolphins play on any 2026 holidays?

The Dolphins won't face the Cowboys or Lions on Thanksgiving. There is a triple-header.

On Christmas Day, the NFL has a Friday tripleheader scheduled, with two games on Netflix and a primetime game on FOX.

On January 2, a Saturday NFL afternoon game will be played at 4:30 p.m. ET, followed by an evening game on Peacock.

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Will Miami Dolphins play any international games in 2026?

The Dolphins might play a road game in Mexico City, against San Francisco. We'll learn as early as Wednesday, May 13. Owner Stephen Ross has always favored participation in international games. Miami has played in London and Frankfurt in recent years. The Dolphins have also participated in the NFL's first-ever game in Spain, taking place at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid.

What are NFL's rules on flex scheduling?

• Sunday Night Football: Week 5-10, up to twice permitted; Weeks 11-17, at the league's discretion
• Monday Night Football: Weeks 12-17, at the league's discretion
• Thursday Night Football: Week 13-17, up to twice permitted
• Sunday afternoon: Can be shifted between 1 p.m., 4:05 p.m., or 4:25 p.m., as well as can be moved to Sunday night, Monday night, or Thursday night
• Week 18 games: All games dates/times will be determined at the conclusion of Week 17

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