The NFL schedule will be released on Thursday at 8 p.m. Eastern, with leaks expected beforehand. The Miami Dolphins' potential opponents and schedule details are being tracked as the release approaches.
Key points
NFL schedule release on Thursday at 8 p.m. Eastern
Dolphins' potential opponents for 2026 are being tracked
Confirmed opponents include Bills, Patriots, and Jets
Dolphins' odds to win AFC East are +3000
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 20: A Miami Dolphins logo is seen on the side of a helmet before the NFL game between the Miami Dolphins and the Indianapolis Colts on October 20, 2024, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.(Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 20: A Miami Dolphins logo is seen on the side of a helmet before the NFL game between the Miami Dolphins and the Indianapolis Colts on October 20, 2024, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.(Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
The NFL schedule is set to be released on Thursday, with a made-for-TV event at 8 p.m. Eastern. While all 18 weeks will be made official during the release, there will be leaks, reports, and updates along the way. As we do every year, we will keep up with the latest rumors and possible schedule for the Miami Dolphins up to the release.
We do already know that this yearâs schedule will kickoff on Wednesday, September 9, when the Seattle Seahawks, as the defending Super Bowl champion, will host someone in a primetime game on NBC. The opponent has not been announced. The next night, the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams will face off from Australia, with the game on Netflix.
Week 1âs Sunday Night Game was announced yesterday, with the Dallas Cowboys visiting the New York Giants. The week will then end with the at the on Monday.
We also already know Week 2 will start with the showcasing their new stadium as they host the on Thursday Night Football. Week 3 will include the and the Cowboys in a game in Brazil.
We also have several international game host teams slotted into a week, though we do not have the other side of those matchups. In Week 4, the play in London, while the will play there the following week. In Week 6, Jacksonville stays in London to face the .
Jumping to Week 10, the Lions will play in Munich, then in Week 11, the San Francisco 49ers will play in Mexico City.
Finally, we know the Week 12 Thanksgiving games will include the at the Cowboys.
Q&A
When will the NFL schedule for the Miami Dolphins be released?
The NFL schedule will be released on Thursday at 8 p.m. Eastern.
What are the confirmed opponents for the Miami Dolphins in 2026?
The confirmed opponents for the Miami Dolphins in 2026 include the Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots, New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs, and others.
What is the significance of the Dolphins' schedule release for the 2026 season?
The schedule release is crucial for fans and analysts to understand the Dolphins' upcoming matchups and potential challenges in the 2026 season.
What are the odds for the Dolphins to win the AFC East division in 2026?
The odds for the Dolphins to win the AFC East division in 2026 are +3000, indicating they are currently seen as underdogs.
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Our partners at FanDuel Sportsbook have updated their odds of the AFC East division title for 2026. Not surprisingly, the Buffalo Bills have the top spot, with the New England Patriots still sitting in the second position. The New York Jets are third will the Dolphins are well behind and look like they might be headed for another long year.
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What we think we know: Building the Dolphins 2026 weekly schedule
Week 1
**Possible Opponents:** vs. Buffalo Bills, vs. New England Patriots, vs. New York Jets, vs. Kansas City Chiefs, vs. Los Angeles Chargers, vs. Chicago Bears, vs. Detroit Lions, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, at Buffalo Bills, at New England Patriots, at New York Jets, at Denver Broncos, at Las Vegas Raiders, at Green Bay Packers, at Minnesota Vikings, at Indianapolis Colts, at San Francisco 49ers
Week 2
**Possible Opponents:** vs. Buffalo Bills, vs. New England Patriots, vs. New York Jets, vs. Kansas City Chiefs, vs. Los Angeles Chargers, vs. Chicago Bears, vs. Detroit Lions, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, at Buffalo Bills, at New England Patriots, at New York Jets, at Denver Broncos, at Las Vegas Raiders, at Green Bay Packers, at Minnesota Vikings, at Indianapolis Colts, at San Francisco 49ers
Week 3
**Possible Opponents:** vs. Buffalo Bills, vs. New England Patriots, vs. New York Jets, vs. Kansas City Chiefs, vs. Los Angeles Chargers, vs. Chicago Bears, vs. Detroit Lions, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, at Buffalo Bills, at New England Patriots, at New York Jets, at Denver Broncos, at Las Vegas Raiders, at Green Bay Packers, at Minnesota Vikings, at Indianapolis Colts, at San Francisco 49ers
Week 4
**Possible Opponents:** vs. Buffalo Bills, vs. New England Patriots, vs. New York Jets, vs. Kansas City Chiefs, vs. Los Angeles Chargers, vs. Chicago Bears, vs. Detroit Lions, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, at Buffalo Bills, at New England Patriots, at New York Jets, at Denver Broncos, at Las Vegas Raiders, at Green Bay Packers, at Minnesota Vikings, at Indianapolis Colts, at San Francisco 49ers
Week 5
**Possible Opponents:** vs. Buffalo Bills, vs. New England Patriots, vs. New York Jets, vs. Kansas City Chiefs, vs. Los Angeles Chargers, vs. Chicago Bears, vs. Detroit Lions, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, at Buffalo Bills, at New England Patriots, at New York Jets, at Denver Broncos, at Las Vegas Raiders, at Green Bay Packers, at Minnesota Vikings, at Indianapolis Colts, at San Francisco 49ers
Week 6
**Possible Opponents:** vs. Buffalo Bills, vs. New England Patriots, vs. New York Jets, vs. Kansas City Chiefs, vs. Los Angeles Chargers, vs. Chicago Bears, vs. Detroit Lions, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, at Buffalo Bills, at New England Patriots, at New York Jets, at Denver Broncos, at Las Vegas Raiders, at Green Bay Packers, at Minnesota Vikings, at Indianapolis Colts, at San Francisco 49ers
Week 7
**Possible Opponents:** vs. Buffalo Bills, vs. New England Patriots, vs. New York Jets, vs. Kansas City Chiefs, vs. Los Angeles Chargers, vs. Chicago Bears, vs. Detroit Lions, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, at Buffalo Bills, at New England Patriots, at New York Jets, at Denver Broncos, at Las Vegas Raiders, at Green Bay Packers, at Minnesota Vikings, at Indianapolis Colts, at San Francisco 49ers
Week 8
**Possible Opponents:** vs. Buffalo Bills, vs. New England Patriots, vs. New York Jets, vs. Kansas City Chiefs, vs. Los Angeles Chargers, vs. Chicago Bears, vs. Detroit Lions, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, at Buffalo Bills, at New England Patriots, at New York Jets, at Denver Broncos, at Las Vegas Raiders, at Green Bay Packers, at Minnesota Vikings, at Indianapolis Colts, at San Francisco 49ers
Week 9
**Possible Opponents:** vs. Buffalo Bills, vs. New England Patriots, vs. New York Jets, vs. Kansas City Chiefs, vs. Los Angeles Chargers, vs. Chicago Bears, vs. Detroit Lions, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, at Buffalo Bills, at New England Patriots, at New York Jets, at Denver Broncos, at Las Vegas Raiders, at Green Bay Packers, at Minnesota Vikings, at Indianapolis Colts, at San Francisco 49ers
Week 10
**Possible Opponents:** vs. Buffalo Bills, vs. New England Patriots, vs. New York Jets, vs. Kansas City Chiefs, vs. Los Angeles Chargers, vs. Chicago Bears, vs. Detroit Lions, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, at Buffalo Bills, at New England Patriots, at New York Jets, at Denver Broncos, at Las Vegas Raiders, at Green Bay Packers, at Minnesota Vikings, at Indianapolis Colts, at San Francisco 49ers
Week 11
**Possible Opponents:** vs. Buffalo Bills, vs. New England Patriots, vs. New York Jets, vs. Kansas City Chiefs, vs. Los Angeles Chargers, vs. Chicago Bears, vs. Detroit Lions, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, at Buffalo Bills, at New England Patriots, at New York Jets, at Denver Broncos, at Las Vegas Raiders, at Green Bay Packers, at Minnesota Vikings, at Indianapolis Colts, at San Francisco 49ers
Week 12
**Possible Opponents:** vs. Buffalo Bills, vs. New England Patriots, vs. New York Jets, vs. Kansas City Chiefs, vs. Los Angeles Chargers, vs. Chicago Bears, vs. Detroit Lions, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, at Buffalo Bills, at New England Patriots, at New York Jets, at Denver Broncos, at Las Vegas Raiders, at Green Bay Packers, at Minnesota Vikings, at Indianapolis Colts, at San Francisco 49ers
Week 13
**Possible Opponents:** vs. Buffalo Bills, vs. New England Patriots, vs. New York Jets, vs. Kansas City Chiefs, vs. Los Angeles Chargers, vs. Chicago Bears, vs. Detroit Lions, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, at Buffalo Bills, at New England Patriots, at New York Jets, at Denver Broncos, at Las Vegas Raiders, at Green Bay Packers, at Minnesota Vikings, at Indianapolis Colts, at San Francisco 49ers
Week 14
**Possible Opponents:** vs. Buffalo Bills, vs. New England Patriots, vs. New York Jets, vs. Kansas City Chiefs, vs. Los Angeles Chargers, vs. Chicago Bears, vs. Detroit Lions, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, at Buffalo Bills, at New England Patriots, at New York Jets, at Denver Broncos, at Las Vegas Raiders, at Green Bay Packers, at Minnesota Vikings, at Indianapolis Colts, at San Francisco 49ers
Week 15
**Possible Opponents:** vs. Buffalo Bills, vs. New England Patriots, vs. New York Jets, vs. Kansas City Chiefs, vs. Los Angeles Chargers, vs. Chicago Bears, vs. Detroit Lions, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, at Buffalo Bills, at New England Patriots, at New York Jets, at Denver Broncos, at Las Vegas Raiders, at Green Bay Packers, at Minnesota Vikings, at Indianapolis Colts, at San Francisco 49ers
Week 16
**Possible Opponents:** vs. Buffalo Bills, vs. New England Patriots, vs. New York Jets, vs. Kansas City Chiefs, vs. Los Angeles Chargers, vs. Chicago Bears, vs. Detroit Lions, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, at Buffalo Bills, at New England Patriots, at New York Jets, at Denver Broncos, at Las Vegas Raiders, at Green Bay Packers, at Minnesota Vikings, at Indianapolis Colts, at San Francisco 49ers
Week 17
**Possible Opponents:** vs. Buffalo Bills, vs. New England Patriots, vs. New York Jets, vs. Kansas City Chiefs, vs. Los Angeles Chargers, vs. Chicago Bears, vs. Detroit Lions, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, at Buffalo Bills, at New England Patriots, at New York Jets, at Denver Broncos, at Las Vegas Raiders, at Green Bay Packers, at Minnesota Vikings, at Indianapolis Colts, at San Francisco 49ers
Week 18
**Possible Opponents:** vs. Buffalo Bills, vs. New England Patriots, vs. New York Jets, vs. Kansas City Chiefs, vs. Los Angeles Chargers, vs. Chicago Bears, vs. Detroit Lions, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, at Buffalo Bills, at New England Patriots, at New York Jets, at Denver Broncos, at Las Vegas Raiders, at Green Bay Packers, at Minnesota Vikings, at Indianapolis Colts, at San Francisco 49ers
