{"id":653474,"date":"2026-01-04T14:46:25","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T14:46:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/653474\/"},"modified":"2026-01-04T14:46:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T14:46:25","slug":"miami-dolphins-vs-new-england-patriots-how-to-watch-todays-nfl-game-kickoff-time-tv-channel-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/653474\/","title":{"rendered":"Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots: How to watch today’s NFL game, kickoff time, TV channel and more"},"content":{"rendered":"

If the stars align, the New England Patriots could clinch the No. 1 overall seed<\/a> 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<\/a> this Sunday.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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How to watch the Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots:\"Image<\/a>\"Image<\/a><\/p>\n

Date: Sunday, Jan. 4<\/p>\n

Time: 4:25 p.m. ET<\/p>\n

TV channel: FOX<\/p>\n

Streaming: DirecTV<\/a>, FOX One, Hulu<\/a> + Live TV, Fubo<\/a> + more<\/p>\n

Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots game time:<\/p>\n

The Dolphins vs. Patriots game kicks off at 4:25 p.m. ET\/1:25 p.m. PT this Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots game channel:<\/p>\n

The game between the Dolphins and the Patriots will air on FOX.<\/p>\n

How to watch the Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots game without cable:<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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DirecTV is currently offering its Entertainment tier package for just $49.99 for your first month \u2013 a $40 savings over the regular rate. <\/p>\n

DirecTV’s Entertainment tier gets you access to loads of channels where you can tune in to college and pro sports, including ESPN, TNT, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS Sports Network, and, depending on where you live, local affiliates for ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC.<\/p>\n

Whichever package you choose, you’ll get unlimited Cloud DVR storage and access to ESPN+’s new streaming tier, ESPN Unlimited. <\/p>\n

The best part is that you can currently try all this out for free for 5 days. If you’re interested in trying out a live-TV streaming service for football season but aren’t ready to commit, we recommend starting with DirecTV. <\/p>\n

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FOX One is a streaming service from FOX that launched in August. With a subscription to FOX One, you can tune in to all your favorite FOX channels like FOX News, FOX Sports, FOX Weather, FS1, FS2, FOX Business, FOX Deportes, Big Ten Network (B1G), and local FOX stations all in one place.<\/p>\n

FOX One offers live programming, as well as on-demand shows and movies. At launch, the base price for FOX One will cost $19.99 a month, or you can save with an annual subscription for $199.99. FOX Nation fans can even bundle it with FOX One for $24.99 a month, or opt for an annual subscription, which nets out to $19.99\/month.<\/p>\n

You can also bundle FOX One with ESPN’s newly revamped streaming service<\/a> for $39.99\/month.<\/p>\n

$19.99\/month at FOX<\/a>\"Image<\/a>NFL Week 18 schedule:<\/p>\n

All times Eastern.<\/p>\n

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Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026<\/p>\n

Panthers vs. Buccaneers: 4:30 p.m. (ESPN\/ABC<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Seahawks vs. 49ers: 8:00 p.m. (ESPN\/ABC<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026<\/p>\n

Colts vs. Texans: 1:00 p.m.(CBS<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Chargers vs. Broncos: 4:25 p.m. (CBS<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Browns vs. Bengals: 1:00 p.m. (CBS<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Packers vs. Vikings: 1:00 p.m. (CBS<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Jets vs. Bills: 4:25 p.m. (CBS<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Commanders vs. Eagles: 4:25 p.m. (CBS<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Saints vs. Falcons: 1:00 p.m. (FOX<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Titans vs. Jaguars: 1:00 p.m. (FOX<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Cowboys vs. Giants: 1:00 p.m. (FOX<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Lions vs. Bears: 4:25 p.m. (FOX<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Cardinals vs. Rams: 4:25 p.m. (FOX<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Dolphins vs. Patriots: 4:25 p.m. (FOX<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Ravens vs. Steelers: 8:20 p.m. (NBC<\/a>)<\/p>\n

How to watch NFL games in 2025:<\/p>\n

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<\/a> (or setting up a digital TV antenna<\/a>) or finding a live TV streaming<\/a> service that carries the correct RSN (Regional Sports Network). If you want to watch out-of-market games, a $7 monthly subscription to NFL+<\/a> will let you watch every out-of-market-game local and primetime game in the season on your phone \u2014 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.<\/p>\n

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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<\/a>, 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 \u2014 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<\/a> 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<\/a>, 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).<\/p>\n

Confused? You’re not alone. Here’s a breakdown of the platforms we recommend checking out ahead of the 2025 NFL season, so that come game time, tuning into your favorite team’s games will be as easy as simply turning on the TV.<\/p>\n

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DirecTV is currently offering its Choice tier (typically $108+\/month with fees) for just $79.98 (after fees) for your first month. <\/p>\n

DirecTV’s Choice tier gets you access to all the usual football suspects: NFL Network, ESPN, ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox, plus ACC Network, Big Ten Network, SEC Network and plenty more local Regional Sports Networks. (If you want to avoid paying the RSN fees, the Entertainment Tier has plenty of channels you can catch NFL games on, too.)<\/p>\n

Whichever package you choose, you’ll get unlimited Cloud DVR storage and access to ESPN’s new streaming tier, ESPN Unlimited. <\/p>\n

The best part is, currently, you can try all this out free for 5 days. So if you’re interested in trying out a live TV streaming service for football season, but aren’t ready to commit, we recommend starting with DirecTV. <\/p>\n

ProsFull package free trial availableMany local RSNs includedFree ESPN unlimitedUnlimited Cloud DVRConsCostRegional Sports Network fee$79.98 for your first month at DirecTV<\/a>\"Image<\/a><\/p>\n

Fubo’s new skinny sports bundle, Fubo Sports, includes local broadcast stations owned-and-operated by ABC, CBS and FOX, plus additional affiliates in select markets, as well as ACC Network, Big 10 Network, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, ESPNU, Fox News, FS1, FS2, Fubo Sports Network, ION, NFL Network, SEC Network and Tennis Channel. It also includes free access to ESPN’s new ESPN+ unlimited plan. Fubo subscribers also get unlimited cloud DVR storage.<\/p>\n

You can get $10 off your first month of the Fubo Sports package, which brings the cost to $45.99. After your first month it goes up to $55.99\/month. <\/p>\n

This new Fubo package has you covered for most nationally broadcast or in-market NFL games, and still leaves you with major savings compared to a traditional cable package. <\/p>\n

The platform offers a free trial period, so you can check it out for a few days of the 2025 NFL season and decide if it’s right for you this year. <\/p>\n

ProsFree trial availableUnlimited cloud DVR storageFree ESPN unlimitedConsEntirely sports-focusedDoesn’t include NBC$45.99 for your first month at Fubo<\/a>\"Image<\/a><\/p>\n

Amazon Prime Video is the exclusive home for the NFL’s Thursday Night Football games. On top of Amazon Prime Video, an Amazon Prime subscription includes free shipping, exclusive deals, access to the Prime Day 2025 sale event, Amazon Music, a year of free GrubHub+ and more. A standard Amazon Prime subscription is $15 monthly or $139 annually, but discounts are available for students and those on qualified government assistance. You can try Amazon Prime free for 30 days.<\/p>\n

ProsYou probably already have access to Prime VideoConsOnly Thursday Night Football games$15 at Amazon<\/a>\"Image<\/a><\/p>\n

A basic $6.99 per month (or $40 annually) NFL+ subscription will get you live local and primetime regular and preseason NFL games exclusively on your phone or tablet, plus live audio for every game of the season across supported devices and access to NFL Network. NFL+ Premium, while a little pricier at $14.99 per month (or $80 annually) also includes access to NFL RedZone, plus full and condensed replays of every game across supported devices. <\/p>\n

ConsCan only watch MOST live games on your phone$6.99\/month at NFL<\/a>\"Image<\/a><\/p>\n

ESPN’s revamped streaming platform offers thousands of exclusive live events, original studio shows and acclaimed series that air across ESPN’s suite of 7 linear channels, as well as exclusive content on ESPN+, ABC on ESPN, SEC+, ACCNX and some content from NFL Network and NFL RedZone. The new tier costs $29.99\/month or $299.99\/year.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For an extra $10\/month, you can bundle ESPN unlimited with NFL+ Premium, which includes full access to NFL Network and NFL Redzone, plus out-of-market NFL games on mobile.\u00a0<\/p>\n

ProsAll ESPN content in one placeContent from NFL Network and NFL RedZoneBundle option with NFL+ConsOnly ESPN games available with the base service$29.99\/month at ESPN<\/a>\"Image<\/a><\/p>\n

FOX One is a streaming service from FOX that launched in August. With a subscription to FOX One, you can tune in to all your favorite FOX channels like FOX News, FOX Sports, FOX Weather, FS1, FS2, FOX Business, FOX Deportes, Big Ten Network (B1G), and local FOX stations all in one place.<\/p>\n

FOX One offers live programming, as well as shows and movies on demand. At launch, the base price for FOX One will cost $19.99 a month, or you can save with an annual subscription for $199.99. FOX Nation fans can even bundle it with FOX One for $24.99 a month, or opt for an annual subscription which nets out to $19.99\/month \u2013 that’s like getting a year of FOX Nation free.<\/p>\n

$19.99\/month at FOX<\/a>\"Image<\/a><\/p>\n

Paramount+ offers subscribers access to loads of sports, including loads of weekly NFL games all season long, plus great shows like Survivor, The Challenge and more.<\/p>\n

Unlike a lot of other streaming services these days, Paramount+ still offers a free trial \u2014 so new subscribers can sign up to watch Week 1 of the NFL season and all the other great programming on the platform. Once the trial ends, you can choose the ad-supported Essential plan or their ad-free Premium plan with Showtime for access which also gives you ad-free streaming of on-demand content, live access to your local CBS station, and full streaming access to Showtime. Paramount+ Essential plan costs $7.99\/month, while Paramount+ Premium plans cost $12.99\/month.<\/p>\n

Try it free at Paramount+<\/a>How to watch NFL games in person:<\/p>\n

Tickets for the 2025 NFL season<\/a> are on sale now.<\/p>\n

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Every way to watch NFL games this season:<\/p>\n

To recap, here are all the ways you can watch NFL games in 2025.<\/p>\n

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