The NFL will release the full 2026 schedule at 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 14.
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Meet Dolphins’ third-round pick Louisville receiver Chris Bell
Oct 17, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell (0) scores a touchdown against the Miami Hurricanes during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Meet Dolphins’ third-round pick Louisville receiver Chris Bell
Oct 17, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell (0) scores a touchdown against the Miami Hurricanes during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Meet Dolphins’ third-round pick Louisville receiver Chris Bell
Oct 17, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell (0) carries the football for a touchdown against the Miami Hurricanes during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Meet Dolphins’ third-round pick Louisville receiver Chris Bell
Oct 17, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell (0) carries the football for a touchdown against Miami Hurricanes defensive back Jr. Romanas Frederique (29) during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Meet Dolphins’ third-round pick Louisville receiver Chris Bell
Oct 17, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell (0) reacts after a carry against the Miami Hurricanes during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Meet Dolphins’ third-round pick Louisville receiver Chris Bell
Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell (0) got close to the end zone but officials ruled against his touchdown after a replay review as the Cards take on Clemson in the first half at L&N Stadium Friday, Nov. 14, 2025.
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Meet Dolphins’ third-round pick Louisville receiver Chris Bell
Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell (0) got close to the end zone but officials ruled against his touchdown after a replay review as the Cards take on Clemson in the first half at L&N Stadium Friday, Nov. 14, 2025.
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Meet Dolphins’ third-round pick Louisville receiver Chris Bell
Nov 22, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell (0) catches a pass over SMU Mustangs safety Ahmaad Moses (3) during the first half at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Meet Dolphins’ third-round pick Louisville receiver Chris Bell
Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell (0) got close to the end zone as Clemson Tigers safety Ronan Hanafin (5) grabbed him by the jersey but officials ruled against his touchdown after a replay review as the Cards take on Clemson in the first half at L&N Stadium Friday, Nov. 14, 2025.
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Meet Dolphins’ third-round pick Louisville receiver Chris Bell
Nov 22, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell (0) runs a route during the game between the Mustangs and the Cardinals at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Meet Dolphins’ third-round pick Louisville receiver Chris Bell
Louisville’s Chris Bell, right, celebrates with Caullin Lacy, left, and Miller Moss after scoring a touchdown against Virginia at L&N Stadium Saturday.
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Meet Dolphins’ third-round pick Louisville receiver Chris Bell
Louisville’s Chris Bell celebrates scoring a touchdown against Virginia at L&N Stadium Saturday.
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Meet Dolphins’ third-round pick Louisville receiver Chris Bell
Oct 4, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell (0) celebrates a touchdown with offensive lineman Jordan Church (74) and wide receiver Caullin Lacy (5) during the second quarter against the Virginia Cavaliers at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images
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Meet Dolphins’ third-round pick Louisville receiver Chris Bell
Feb 27, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Louisville wideout Chris Bell (WO03) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images
The Dolphins won’t face the Cowboys or Lions on Thanksgiving. There is a triple-header.
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On Christmas Day, the NFL has a Friday tripleheader scheduled, with two games on Netflix and a primetime game on FOX.
On January 2, a Saturday NFL afternoon game will be played at 4:30 p.m. ET, followed by an evening game on Peacock.
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Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley works with his players during rookie minicamp at Baptist Health Training Complex.
Will Miami Dolphins play any international games in 2026?
The Dolphins might play a road game in Mexico City, against San Francisco. We’ll learn as early as Wednesday, May 13. Owner Stephen Ross has always favored participation in international games. Miami has played in London and Frankfurt in recent years. The Dolphins have also participated in the NFL’s first-ever game in Spain, taking place at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid.
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What are NFL’s rules on flex scheduling?
Sunday Night Football: Week 5-10, up to twice permitted; Weeks 11-17, at the league’s discretion
Monday Night Football: Weeks 12-17, at the league’s discretion
Thursday Night Football: Week 13-17, up to twice permitted
Sunday afternoon: Can be shifted between 1 p.m., 4:05 p.m., or 4:25 p.m., as well as can be moved to Sunday night, Monday night, or Thursday night
Week 18 games: All games dates/times will be determined at the conclusion of Week 17
