The Miami Dolphins’ 2026 schedule will be released Thursday evening, May 14.
The NFL schedule release has become a big event for NFL Network.
The Dolphins will have the NFL’s 2nd-toughest schedule in 2026, according to analyst Warren Sharp, who used projected win-loss records of opponents.
When is the NFL schedule released?
The Miami Dolphins schedule and the NFL schedule will be released in the evening of Thursday, May 14.
The NFL will announce its International Games on Wednesday, May 13, at 9 a.m. ET on NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football.”
It is possible the Dolphins may be playing a game against the San Francisco 49ers in Mexico City.
Who are the Dolphins’ opponents in 2026?
The Dolphins will face AFC East opponents Buffalo, New England and the Jets twice. They’ll also play:
Home games: Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, Cincinnati Bengals, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions
Road games: Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders, Indianapolis Colts, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, San Francisco 49ers (could be in Mexico City).
We’ll also learn how the NFL views Miami, based on national television appearances.
Ranking the QBs Dolphins will face in 2026
The Dolphins need to rebuild the cornerback position, which is not ideal considering they’ll face some pretty good quarterbacks.
Here are the 14 QBs Miami is scheduled to face, ranked by The Palm Beach Post:
1. Josh Allen, Bills
Josh Allen is 13-3 in his career against the Dolphins.
2. Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs
No. 4 in NFL among active QBs in passer rating.
3. Joe Burrow, Bengals
No. 3 in NFL among active QBs in passer rating.
4. Justin Herbert, Chargers
Justin Herbert is 2-2 in his career against the Dolphins.
5. Jordan Love, Packers
Will face former GB defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley.
6. Drake Maye, Patriots
Maye led the Patriots to Super Bowl LIX in his second season.
7. Bo Nix, Broncos
Returning from a broken ankle.
8. Caleb Williams, Bears
16th in NFL in ESPN’s QBR in 2025.
9. Brock Purdy, 49ers
2nd in the NFL in ESPN’s QBR in 2025.
10. Jared Goff, Lions
Tied with Jordan Love for 9th in active QB rating.
11. Kyler Murray, Vikings
Career-low QBR of 47.2 in five Arizona starts in 2025.
12. Daniel Jones, Colts
Returning from a torn Achilles.
13. Geno Smith, Jets
Geno Smith is 3-2 in his career against the Dolphins.
14. Fernando Mendoza, Raiders
Miami native and former Columbus High School star.
Joe Schad is a journalist covering the Miami Dolphins and the NFL at The Palm Beach Post. You can reach him at jschad@pbpost.com and follow him on Instagram and on X @schadjoe. Sign up for Joe’s free weekly Dolphins Pulse Newsletter. Help support our work by subscribing today.
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