The NFL’s full 2025 schedule drops tonight, and Dolphins fans are set to find out exactly when Miami will take the field for each of its regular season games — including which matchups are getting primetime billing.
After missing the playoffs in 2024, the Dolphins are expected to get back on track this season. The opponents have been known for months, but now it’s about dates, times, and marquee windows — all of which will help define how the Dolphins’ path back to the postseason will unfold.
With Mike McDaniel’s high-powered offense and a star-studded roster featuring Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, and Jaylen Waddle, Miami figures to be a frequent feature on national TV. But how their schedule plays out — including an international game — will be a major factor in their path back to the postseason.
Dolphins’ 2025 opponents
Home games: Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots, New York Jets, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans, Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Las Vegas Raiders.
Road games: Bills, Patriots, Jets, Indianapolis Colts, Houston Texans, Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks, Arizona Cardinals, Kansas City Chiefs.
Dolphins 2025 schedule leaks
As leaks begin to trickle out, we’ll keep this tracker updated. Keep in mind that unofficial reports may not be final until the full schedule is released at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 15. This is the rumored schedule for now.
Week 1 – at Indianapolis Colts
Week 2 – vs. New England Patriots
Week 3 – at Buffalo Bills (Thursday Night Football)
Week 4 – vs. New York Jets (Monday Night Football)
Week 5 – at Carolina Panthers
Week 6 – vs. Los Angeles Chargers
Week 7 – at Cleveland Browns
Week 8 – at Atlanta Falcons
Week 9 – vs. Baltimore Ravens (Thursday Night Football)
Week 10 – vs. Buffalo Bills
Week 11 – vs. Washington Commanders (Madrid, Spain)
Week 12 – BYE
Week 13 – vs. New Orleans Saints
Week 14 – at New York Jets
Week 15 – at Pittsburgh Steelers (Monday Night Football)
Week 16 – vs. Cincinnati Bengals (Sunday Night Football)
Week 17 – vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week 18 – at New England Patriots
Dolphins 2025 strength of schedule
According to CBS Sports, the Dolphins face the 12-th toughest schedule in the league based on opponents' combined 2024 record (.512). That places them second-toughest in the AFC East behind the New York Jets.
Dolphins schedule release date and time
When: Wednesday, May 15, 8 p.m. ET
Watch: NFL Network, ESPN