Miami Dolphins' fans have known who their favorite team will be playing in 2026 for months now, but they will soon know when and where Miami will be playing those opponents.
The NFL schedule release officially takes place on May 14 this year. It's an event on the NFL's calendar that has seen a considerable rise in interest in recent years, thanks in large part to an increase in social media posts and fun schedule-release videos from most teams.
Leave it to the NFL to make the simple act of revealing the specifics of each team's schedule a notable moment, I suppose.
Here at Phin Phanatic, we have you covered in regard to every rumor, leak, official reveal, and all things Dolphins schedule! Make sure to check back frequently this week as the lead-up to the official release draws closer!
- Miami Dolphins 2026 opponents
- Miami Dolphins 2026 schedule rumors
- Miami Dolphins 2026 schedule leaks
- Miami Dolphins 2026 schedule
Miami Dolphins 2026 opponents
Home: Buffalo Bills, New York Jets, New England Patriots, Cincinnati Bengals, Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Chargers, Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Bears
Away: New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills, New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers, Las Vegas Raiders, Minnesota Vikings, Indianapolis Colts, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers
Miami Dolphins 2026 schedule rumors
Dolphins travel to face former head coach in Week 4
According to @FinsTV on X, Miami will travel to face former head coach Brian Flores and the Minnesota Vikings in Week 4. It will be the first time the Dolphins take on Flores since he was fired after the 2021 season.
Miami Dolphins 2026 schedule leaks
Dolphins may face 2026 No. 1 pick to kick off the season
According to multiple accounts on X, Miami will open the season on the road against the Las Vegas Raiders. 2026 No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza could potentially make his NFL debut, giving the Dolphins the chance to spoil his homecoming to his native Miami.
Dolphins to face 49ers as part of West Coast road trip to start season
According to multiple accounts on X, the Dolphins will stay on the West Coast for Week 2 of the 2026 season, taking on the San Francisco 49ers. It will be a tough early test for a new-look Miami defense under Jeff Hafley, but one that should give fans an idea of what to expect this season.
Dolphins take on first divisional opponent in Week 7
According to @NerdingtonNFL, Miami will take on the New York Jets in Week 7 of the 2026 season. It will reportedly be the first AFC East divisional matchup of the year for the Dolphins, meaning many of their divisional bouts will take place late in the season.
Miami Dolphins 2026 schedule
Dolphins projected schedule
Week 1: @ Las Vegas Raiders, 9/13 4:25pm ET
Week 2: @ San Francisco 49ers, 9/20 4:25pm ET
Week 3: VS Kansas City Chiefs, 9/27 1:00pm ET
Week 4: @ Minnesota Vikings, 10/4 4:05pm ET
Week 5: VS Cincinnati Bengals, 10/11 1:00pm ET
Week 6: BYE
Week 7: @ New York Jets, 10/25, 1:00pm ET
Week 8: VS New England Patriots, 11/1 4:25pm ET
Week 9: VS Detroit Lions, 11/8 1:00pm ET
Week 10: @ Indianapolis Colts, 11/15 1:00pm ET
Week 11: @ Buffalo Bills, 11/22 1:00pm ET
Week 12: VS New York Jets, 11/29 1:00pm ET
Week 13: @ Denver Broncos, 12/6 4:05pm ET
Week 14: VS Chicago Bears, 12/13 1:00pm ET
Week 15: @ Green Bay Packers, 12/20 1:00pm ET
Week 16: VS Los Angeles Chargers, 12/27 1:00pm ET
Week 17: VS Buffalo Bills, 1/3 1:00pm ET
Week 18: @ New England Patriots, TBD
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