Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots: How to watch today's NFL game, kickoff time, TV channel and more
If the stars align, the New England Patriots could clinch the No. 1 overall seed in the AFC this Sunday giving them a major advantage in the playoffs. (For these metaphorical stars to align, the Pats will need to win their game against the Miami Dolphins and the Denver Broncos have to lose their game to the L.A. Chargers.) With the recent criminal allegations against Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore and wide receiver Stefon Diggs, it remains to be seen whether these will prove to be a distraction that will affect the rest of the team this Sunday.
The Dolphins vs. Patriots game will kick off at 4:25 p.m. ET this Sunday on Fox. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch this Sunday's game and get the full Week 18 schedule for the rest of the league.
How to watch the Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots:Date: Sunday, Jan. 4
Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
TV channel: FOX
Streaming: DirecTV, FOX One, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo + more
Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots game time:The Dolphins vs. Patriots game kicks off at 4:25 p.m. ET/1:25 p.m. PT this Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.
Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots game channel:The game between the Dolphins and the Patriots will air on FOX.
How to watch the Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriotsgame without cable:You can stream FOX on platforms like DirecTV and Fubo, and the game will also be available on FOX's streaming platform FOX One. You can also tune in on NFL+ for mobile viewing.
NFL Week 18 schedule:All times Eastern.
Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026Colts vs. Texans: 1:00 p.m.(CBS)
Chargers vs. Broncos: 4:25 p.m. (CBS)
Browns vs. Bengals: 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
Packers vs. Vikings: 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
Jets vs. Bills: 4:25 p.m. (CBS)
Commanders vs. Eagles: 4:25 p.m. (CBS)
Saints vs. Falcons: 1:00 p.m. (FOX)
Titans vs. Jaguars: 1:00 p.m. (FOX)
Cowboys vs. Giants: 1:00 p.m. (FOX)
Lions vs. Bears: 4:25 p.m. (FOX)
Cardinals vs. Rams: 4:25 p.m. (FOX)
Dolphins vs. Patriots: 4:25 p.m. (FOX)
Ravens vs. Steelers: 8:20 p.m. (NBC)
Many NFL games are broadcast on local channels, so if you're looking to catch an in-market game, it may be as simple as turning on your TV (or setting up a digital TV antenna) or finding a live TV streaming service that carries the correct RSN (Regional Sports Network). If you want to watch out-of-market games, a $7 monthly subscription to NFL+ will let you watch every out-of-market-game local and primetime game in the season on your phone - but only a select few regular season games on your TV. You could also spring for the uber-expensive NFL Sunday Ticket package to get every out-of-market Sunday game of the season.
When it comes to nationally broadcast games, NFL games typically air across ESPN, NBC, CBS, Fox, ABC and NFL Network. Thursday Night Football games stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, select football games will stream exclusively on Peacock, games on CBS will stream live on Paramount+, and Monday Night Football games will air on ESPN or ABC and stream on the newly revamped ESPN+ this season. That's six channels and four streaming platforms to keep up with this season - and that's not counting your local RSN's for in-market games and an NFL+ or NFL Sunday Ticket subscription for out-of-market games. Plus, Netflix is once again hosting at least two Christmas Day matches, so add that subscription into the mix. And we can't forget about Fox One, Fox's first streaming service, a place where you can also stream games airing on FOX (if you don't already have access to it).
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