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Miami Dolphins 2026 schedule features high-profile matchups and reunions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 9:30 PM

Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Summary

The Miami Dolphins 2026 NFL schedule opens September 13 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Following the opener, the team faces a challenging stretch against the San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings, and Cincinnati Bengals. The roster features an overhauled secondary, while former Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel returns to Miami as the Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator in December. Notable reunions include quarterback Malik Willis and coach Jeff Hafley returning to Green Bay for a late-season meeting. The schedule concludes in January with a game against the Buffalo Bills followed by a final matchup against the New England Patriots. The team enters the season looking to integrate defensive additions like Dexter Lawrence while navigating a difficult slate of opponents.

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By the Numbers

•Miami opens the season on the road against the Las Vegas Raiders on September 13.
•The team faces the Kansas City Chiefs at home on September 27.
•Former Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel visits Miami on December 27 with the Los Angeles Chargers.
•The Dolphins conclude their regular season schedule against the New England Patriots in January.
•The schedule includes a bye week occurring on October 18.

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What they're saying

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The Dolphins won't see rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza in their opener but will face Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, Josh Allen, Drake Maye and Justin Herbert.
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