MIAMI GARDENS ― The Miami Dolphins hope to put a competitive team on the field in 2026, even though expectations are remarkably low.
Sometimes the NFL schedule plays a role in results.
The Miami Dolphins’ latest schedule will be released in the evening of Thursday, May 14, on NFL Network.
In 2026, the Dolphins’ opponent win percentage is 2nd-toughest, when assessed by both 2025 win percentage and projected 2026 win-loss totals.
Ugh.
How many 2025 playoff teams are Dolphins facing in 2026?
Bills (2)
Patriots (2)
Broncos
Chargers
Bears
49ers
Packers
That’s at least nine very tough games of 17.
Here’s what you need to know about the Dolphins’ 2026 schedule release:
When will Miami Dolphins’ 2026 schedule be released?
The NFL will release the full 2026 schedule at 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 14.
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.
Standby for more.
Will Miami Dolphins play any international games in 2026?
The Dolphins will not play a road game in Mexico City, against San Francisco. Instead, the 49ers will play the Vikings on Nov. 22 in Mexico. 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.
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This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Miami Dolphins schedule release 2026: Everything to know
Reporting by Joe Schad, Palm Beach Post / Palm Beach Post
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