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The Miami Dolphins play their 2026 home games at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, and this is the complete Dolphins schedule – every opponent, date, and kickoff time, home and away, in one place. Bookmark it: we keep it current for the full season so you always know when the Dolphins are back home.
Miami hosts eight regular-season home games at Hard Rock Stadium in 2026, including all three AFC East rivals – the New England Patriots, the New York Jets, and the Buffalo Bills. The home opener against the Kansas City Chiefs has already been played; the next home game is October 11 against the Cincinnati Bengals, and the regular-season home finale is January 3 against Buffalo.
Going to a game? Skip the Hard Rock Stadium parking crush and the post-game rideshare surge – see our Hard Rock Stadium car service and Miami Dolphins game-day transportation for door-to-door chauffeured service on game day.
Miami Dolphins 2026 Regular-Season Schedule
The full 2026 slate, home and away. Times are Eastern (ET) and set by the NFL; completed games show the final score. Week 18 is a flexible-date finale – always confirm your game before booking travel.
| Week | Date | Opponent | Site | Result / Kickoff (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 13 | Las Vegas Raiders | Away | L 27–13 |
| 2 | Sep 20 | San Francisco 49ers | Away | L 35–13 |
| 3 | Sep 27 | Kansas City Chiefs | Home | L 24–10 |
| 4 | Oct 4 | Minnesota Vikings | Away | L 15–10 |
| 5 | Oct 11 | Cincinnati Bengals | Home | 1:00 PM |
| 6 | – | Bye Week | – | – |
| 7 | Oct 25 | New York Jets | Away | 1:00 PM |
| 8 | Nov 1 | New England Patriots | Home | 4:25 PM |
| 9 | Nov 8 | Detroit Lions | Home | 1:00 PM |
| 10 | Nov 15 | Indianapolis Colts | Away | 1:00 PM |
| 11 | Nov 22 | Buffalo Bills | Away | 1:00 PM |
| 12 | Nov 29 | New York Jets | Home | 1:00 PM |
| 13 | Dec 6 | Denver Broncos | Away | 4:05 PM |
| 14 | Dec 13 | Chicago Bears | Home | 1:00 PM |
| 15 | Dec 20 | Green Bay Packers | Away | 1:00 PM |
| 16 | Dec 27 | Los Angeles Chargers | Home | 1:00 PM |
| 17 | Jan 3 | Buffalo Bills | Home | 1:00 PM |
| 18 | TBD | New England Patriots | Away | TBD (flex) |
Miami Dolphins 2026 Home Schedule at Hard Rock Stadium
All home games are at Hard Rock Stadium, 347 Don Shula Drive, Miami Gardens. Kickoff times are Eastern and subject to NFL flex scheduling, especially late in the season.
| Date | Opponent | Kickoff (ET) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27 | Kansas City Chiefs | 1:00 PM | Home opener (played) |
| Oct 11 | Cincinnati Bengals | 1:00 PM | |
| Nov 1 | New England Patriots | 4:25 PM | AFC East rivalry |
| Nov 8 | Detroit Lions | 1:00 PM | |
| Nov 29 | New York Jets | 1:00 PM | AFC East rivalry |
| Dec 13 | Chicago Bears | 1:00 PM | |
| Dec 27 | Los Angeles Chargers | 1:00 PM | |
| Jan 3 | Buffalo Bills | 1:00 PM | AFC East – home finale |
How Many Home Games Do the Miami Dolphins Play at Hard Rock Stadium?
- 8 regular-season home games at Hard Rock Stadium in 2026.
- Home opener: September 27 vs. Kansas City Chiefs (already played).
- Next home game: October 11 vs. Cincinnati Bengals.
- Regular-season home finale: January 3 vs. Buffalo Bills.
- All three AFC East rivals at home: New England (Nov 1), the New York Jets (Nov 29), and Buffalo (Jan 3).
- Only non-1:00 PM home kickoff: November 1 vs. New England at 4:25 PM.
Getting to Hard Rock Stadium on Game Day
Hard Rock Stadium sits in Miami Gardens, north of downtown Miami and both major airports, with access funneled onto the Florida Turnpike and I-95. On game day that means heavy congestion for hours before kickoff, prepaid event parking that fills early, and a long, slow crawl out of the lots once the clock hits zero – right when rideshare prices surge.
A private chauffeur skips all of it: a fixed rate booked in advance, a professional driver who drops you near the gate and is waiting when you walk out, and zero parking. We handle round-trip service from any hotel or home in Miami Beach, Brickell, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, or anywhere across South Florida. See the full breakdown on our Hard Rock Stadium car service page, our Miami Dolphins transportation page, or our Hard Rock Stadium game-day guide.
Coming in from out of town? See our guide to the best Miami hotels near Hard Rock Stadium. Ready to lock in your ride? Request a reservation and we will confirm your fixed rate and pickup details.
Miami Dolphins Schedule FAQ
When does the Miami Dolphins 2026 home season start?
The Dolphins’ home opener was September 27, 2026 against the Kansas City Chiefs at Hard Rock Stadium. The next home game is October 11 against the Cincinnati Bengals.
How many home games do the Miami Dolphins play at Hard Rock Stadium?
Miami plays 8 regular-season home games at Hard Rock Stadium in 2026: Kansas City (Sep 27), Cincinnati (Oct 11), New England (Nov 1), Detroit (Nov 8), the New York Jets (Nov 29), Chicago (Dec 13), the Los Angeles Chargers (Dec 27), and Buffalo (Jan 3).
Where do the Miami Dolphins play?
The Miami Dolphins play at Hard Rock Stadium, 347 Don Shula Drive in Miami Gardens, north of downtown Miami and both Miami International (MIA) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL) airports.
What is the best way to get to a Dolphins game without parking?
Hard Rock Stadium parking is prepaid, fills early, and empties into heavy post-game traffic, while rideshare surges the moment the game ends. A private chauffeur is the simplest option: a fixed rate, drop-off near the gate, and no parking. See our Hard Rock Stadium car service page for details.
Which AFC East rivals do the Dolphins host in 2026?
Miami hosts all three division rivals at Hard Rock Stadium in 2026: the New England Patriots on November 1, the New York Jets on November 29, and the Buffalo Bills on January 3.
Can the Dolphins schedule or kickoff times change?
Yes. The NFL can flex game dates and kickoff times, especially late in the season, and Week 18 is set at a later date. Always confirm your specific game before booking travel.
