Here’s a quick guide on where to watch the Dolphins game (using the recent Week 18 matchup vs. the Patriots on January 4, 2026 as the latest template).

Quick Scoop

For a typical Miami Dolphins regular-season game in 2025–26, you’ll usually be able to watch in one of these ways, depending on your location and the specific matchup.

Main Ways to Watch

  • National or regional TV:
    • FOX often carries Sunday afternoon NFC-hosted or select AFC games (including Dolphins–Patriots in Week 18, 2026).
* Other Dolphins games may appear on CBS, NBC (Sunday Night Football), ESPN (Monday Night Football), or Amazon (Thursday night), depending on the week and schedule.
  • Live streaming (in-market options):
    • Fubo is a common streaming option for FOX (and other networks) for in-market viewers; it was listed as a streaming choice for the Jan. 4, 2026 Dolphins–Patriots game.
* NFL+ lets you stream local and prime-time games on mobile and tablet in your market.
  • Out-of-market fans:
    • NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube / YouTube TV carries out-of-market Sunday afternoon games, which is often the go-to for Dolphins fans outside the local TV area.
  • Official team info:
    • The Miami Dolphins’ official “How to Watch” hub gives game-by-game TV and streaming details, plus radio and international options.

Example: Recent Dolphins Game (Pattern)

For the Week 18 game at New England on January 4, 2026:

  • Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA.
  • Kickoff time: 4:25 p.m. ET.
  • TV channel (in New England): Local FOX affiliate (Boston 25 News).
  • Broadcast network listing: FOX nationally/regionally.
  • Streaming: Fubo and FOX Sports app (with TV provider login), plus NFL+ for in-market/mobile streaming.

This pattern is what you can generally expect for other late-season Sunday afternoon Dolphins games on FOX.

Quick Tips to Find Your Dolphins Game

  1. Check the Dolphins schedule on a major sports site (ESPN, CBS Sports, etc.) for that week’s TV network and kickoff time.
  1. Look at your local TV listings for FOX, CBS, NBC, or ESPN at that time to confirm if your market is carrying the Dolphins.
  1. If you’re out of market:
    • Use NFL Sunday Ticket (YouTube/YouTube TV) for Sunday afternoon games.
 * Use NFL+ for mobile streaming of your local and prime-time games.
  1. For official confirmation, check the “How to Watch” page on MiamiDolphins.com for that specific week.

At-a-Glance Options

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Option Best For Details
FOX / CBS Standard Sunday TV viewers Many Dolphins Sunday games air on FOX or CBS, including the Jan. 4, 2026 game on FOX.
NBC / ESPN / Prime Prime-time matchups Sunday, Monday, or Thursday night Dolphins games rotate across these networks.
Fubo Cord cutters in-market Streams FOX and other networks that carry Dolphins games; used for the Jan. 4 matchup.
NFL+ Mobile/tablet viewers Local and prime-time games on mobile devices in your market.
NFL Sunday Ticket (YouTube) Out-of-market fans Every out-of-market Sunday afternoon Dolphins game.
Team “How to Watch” page Official weekly info MiamiDolphins.com posts game-specific TV, stream, and radio info.
**TL;DR:** Check which network (often FOX or CBS) is listed for this week’s Dolphins game, then watch via your local channel, a live TV streaming service like Fubo, NFL Sunday Ticket if you’re out of market, or NFL+ on mobile if it’s local/prime-time.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.