The Miami Dolphins will not face the San Francisco 49ers in Mexico City this season. Instead, the Minnesota Vikings will play the 49ers in Mexico during Week 11.
Key points
Dolphins will not play 49ers in Mexico City this season
Minnesota Vikings will face 49ers in Mexico City
Dolphins-49ers game will be in Santa Clara, California
Date for Dolphins-49ers to be announced on May 14
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There had been speculation that the Dolphins could be the international opponent for the 49ers.
Instead, the Minnesota Vikings will play the San Francisco 49ers in Week 11, which is Sunday, Nove. 22.
The Dolphins would not have lost a home game if they were playing in Mexico City. Dolphins-49ers will be played in Santa Clara, California, at a date to be announced on Thursday, May 14.
Jacob Rodriguez stands with Joey and Debbie McGuire during Texas Tech's senior day ceremony before a Big 12 Conference football game, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Jacob Rodriguez lifts the trophy after Texas Tech defeated BYU in the Big 12 Conference championship game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
Texas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez shares a kiss with his wife Emma prior to the Big 12 Conference championship football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
Q&A
Why won't the Miami Dolphins play the 49ers in Mexico City?
The Dolphins will not be the international opponent for the 49ers, as the Minnesota Vikings are scheduled to play them in Mexico City.
When will the Dolphins play the 49ers?
The Dolphins will play the 49ers in Santa Clara, California, on a date to be announced on May 14.
What week will the Vikings play the 49ers in Mexico City?
The Minnesota Vikings will play the San Francisco 49ers in Mexico City during Week 11, specifically on November 22.
Will the Dolphins lose a home game by playing in Mexico City?
No, the Dolphins would not have lost a home game if they were playing in Mexico City.
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Texas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez celebrates an interception against UCF during a Big 12 Conference football game, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Dec 6, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (10) gets into position during the game between the Red Raiders and the Cougars at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Texas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez makes the tackle against BYU during the Big 12 Conference championship football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
Texas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez gets up after making a tackle against BYU during the Big 12 Conference championship football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
Texas Tech players Jacob Rodriguez and Behren Morton hype each other up during a Big 12 Conference football game, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (LB21) runs the 40-yard dash during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (LB21) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Feb 25, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (LB21) speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Jacob Rodriguez walks the field before the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
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Jacob Rodriguez stands with Joey and Debbie McGuire during Texas Tech's senior day ceremony before a Big 12 Conference football game, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
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Meet linebacker Jacob Rodriguez Dolphins' second-round NFL draft pick
Jacob Rodriguez stands with Joey and Debbie McGuire during Texas Tech's senior day ceremony before a Big 12 Conference football game, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
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Meet linebacker Jacob Rodriguez Dolphins' second-round NFL draft pick
Jacob Rodriguez lifts the trophy after Texas Tech defeated BYU in the Big 12 Conference championship game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
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Meet linebacker Jacob Rodriguez Dolphins' second-round NFL draft pick
Texas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez shares a kiss with his wife Emma prior to the Big 12 Conference championship football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
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Meet linebacker Jacob Rodriguez Dolphins' second-round NFL draft pick
Texas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez celebrates an interception against UCF during a Big 12 Conference football game, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
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Meet linebacker Jacob Rodriguez Dolphins' second-round NFL draft pick
Dec 6, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (10) gets into position during the game between the Red Raiders and the Cougars at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Meet linebacker Jacob Rodriguez Dolphins' second-round NFL draft pick
Texas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez makes the tackle against BYU during the Big 12 Conference championship football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
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Meet linebacker Jacob Rodriguez Dolphins' second-round NFL draft pick
Texas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez gets up after making a tackle against BYU during the Big 12 Conference championship football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
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Meet linebacker Jacob Rodriguez Dolphins' second-round NFL draft pick
Texas Tech players Jacob Rodriguez and Behren Morton hype each other up during a Big 12 Conference football game, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
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Meet linebacker Jacob Rodriguez Dolphins' second-round NFL draft pick
Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (LB21) runs the 40-yard dash during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Meet linebacker Jacob Rodriguez Dolphins' second-round NFL draft pick
Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (LB21) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Meet linebacker Jacob Rodriguez Dolphins' second-round NFL draft pick
Feb 25, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (LB21) speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Meet linebacker Jacob Rodriguez Dolphins' second-round NFL draft pick
Jacob Rodriguez walks the field before the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
The Dolphins and 49ers met in Super Bowl XIX, with San Francisco prevailing.
Dolphins rookie linebacker Jacob Rodriguez would have been a popular figure in Mexico as his family is of Mexican descent.
The Dolphins beat the Commanders 16-13 in Madrid, Spain, last season.
Miami had lost four straight international contests. Those games were played in Frankfurt, Germany, and London (three times).
Texas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez asks for more crowd noise during the Big 12 Championship football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
Texas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez asks for more crowd noise during the Big 12 Championship football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
The NFL is moving toward a system where teams will end up playing on foreign soil every other season, or perhaps even every season, at some point.
This year there are International games scheduled for Australia, Brazil, London, Paris, Madrid, Munich and Mexico City.
The Dolphins are, in general, enthusiastic about playing games in Spanish-speaking countries.
A game in Mexico is one thing Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley won't have to navigate in his first season.
It seems unlikely the NFL will frequently highlight the Dolphins in primetime and nationally televised games this season, as expectations are low.
