Last year, the Miami Dolphins had their first losing season since 2019. They haven’t won a playoff game since 2001. Will 2025 be better?
The Dolphins traded Jalen Ramsey, their All-Pro cornerback, in July. There might be other issues with their secondary as well, as they cut cornerback Kendall Fuller in February.
There is some reason for optimism. Miami coach Mike McDaniel said recently that he expects several key players to suit up to start the season after dealing with injuries.
Here’s what you need to know to watch the 2025–2026 Miami Dolphins on TV.
What channel are the Miami Dolphins on?
Miami Dolphins games will be shown on the following channels during the 2025–2026 season:
Channels like CBS and NBC can be accessed on virtually every streaming and cable TV provider. To get the Dolphins’ Week 3 game against the Buffalo Bills, you’ll need a Prime Video subscription.
2025–2026 Miami Dolphins TV schedule
The majority of Dolphins games will be broadcast on CBS this season. But they do have two Thursday Night Football games on Amazon Prime Video—on the road against the Buffalo Bills on September 18, and at home against the Baltimore Ravens on October 30.
Miami’s schedule also features four consecutive home games from Week 9 to Week 13 with a bye week thrown in.
| Week | Opponent | Date | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preseason | At Chicago Bears | Sunday, Aug. 10 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS Miami |
| Preseason | At Detroit Lions | Saturday, Aug. 16 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS Miami |
| Preseason | Jacksonville Jaguars | Saturday, Aug. 23 | 7:00 p.m. | CBS Miami |
| Week 1 | At Indianapolis Colts | Sunday, Sept. 7 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 2 | New England Patriots | Sunday, Sept. 14 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 3 | At Buffalo Bills | Thursday, Sept. 18 | 8:15 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
| Week 4 | New York Jets | Monday, Sept. 29 | 7:15 p.m. | ESPN |
| Week 5 | At Carolina Panthers | Sunday, Oct. 5 | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Week 6 | Los Angeles Chargers | Sunday, Oct. 12 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 7 | At Cleveland Browns | Sunday, Oct. 19 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 8 | At Atlanta Falcons | Sunday, Oct. 26 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 9 | Baltimore Ravens | Thursday, Oct. 30 | 8:15 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
| Week 10 | Buffalo Bills | Sunday, Nov. 9 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 11 | Washington Commanders (In Madrid) | Sunday, Nov. 16 | 9:30 a.m. | NFL Network |
| Week 12 | Bye Week | — | — | — |
| Week 13 | New Orleans Saints | Sunday, Nov. 30 | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Week 14 | At New York Jets | Sunday, Dec. 7 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 15 | At Pittsburgh Steelers | Monday, Dec. 15 | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN |
| Week 16 | Cincinnati Bengals | Sunday, Dec. 21 | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| Week 17 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Sunday, Dec. 28 | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Week 18 | At New England Patriots | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Data effective as of post date.
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Which TV providers carry the Miami Dolphins?
Most TV providers offer networks with Dolphins games, but the number of games you’ll get depends on the NFL’s TV blackout policies for your area.
| Provider | Price | ABC | CBS | FOX | ESPN | NBC | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cox | $71.00–$162.00/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Read Cox review |
| DIRECTV | $84.99–$164.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
View Plans for DIRECTV Read DIRECTV review |
| Stream with DIRECTV | $84.99–$164.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
View Plans for DIRECTV STREAM Read Stream with DIRECTV review |
| DISH | $96.99–$126.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
View Plans for DISH Read DISH review |
| Fubo | $14.99–$94.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
View Plans for FuboTV Read Fubo review |
| Hulu + Live TV | $81.99–$95.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
View Plans for Hulu Read Hulu + Live TV review |
| Optimum | $15.00–$140.00/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
View Plans for Optimum Read Optimum review |
| Philo | $28.00/mo. | — | — | — | — | — |
View Plans for Philo Read Philo review |
| Sling TV | $19.99–$60.99/mo. | ✔* | — | ✔* | ✔ | ✔* |
View Plans for Sling TV Read Sling TV review |
| Spectrum | $40.00–$110.00/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Check Availability Read Spectrum review |
| Verizon Fios | $95.00–$139.00/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
View Plans for Verizon Read Verizon Fios review |
| Xfinity | $35.00–$90.00/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Read Xfinity review |
| YouTube TV | $82.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
View Plans for YouTube TV Read YouTube TV review |
Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
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How to watch Miami Dolphins football FAQ
How can I watch the Miami Dolphins game?
To watch Miami Dolphins games, we recommend a cable or streaming subscription to a provider like Spectrum or YouTube TV. You can also watch some Dolphins games for free with an OTA antenna, which will let you watch broadcast networks like FOX and CBS for no additional cost. The team will also have two games on Amazon Prime Video this season.
Is the Dolphins game on Prime?
Week 3’s Miami Dolphins game against the Buffalo Bills will be an Amazon Prime Video Thursday Night Football exclusive. It’ll air at 8:15 p.m. ET on Thursday, September 18, and you’ll need a Prime Video subscription to tune in. Week 9’s game is also on Prime Video, and will feature the Dolphins at home against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, October 30, at 8:15 p.m. ET.
When do the Miami Dolphins play?
Most Miami Dolphins games will kick off at 1:00 p.m. ET during the 2025–2026 NFL season. The Dolphins will also get four primetime games during the 8:00 p.m. ET window this season: Weeks 3 and 9 will be on Thursday Night Football, Week 15’s game on Monday Night Football, and Week 16’s game on NBC Sunday Night Football.
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