The Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots have been AFC East rivals since 1966, from the Don Shula and Dan Marino years through the Patriots dynasty. Miami holds the all-time regular-season lead, but New England has taken two of their three playoff meetings. Here is the full head-to-head record, the last 10 meetings, the 2026 schedule, and every postseason clash.
Series at a Glance
- All-time series (regular season): Miami leads 63-55
- All-time series (including playoffs): Miami leads 64-57
- Postseason: New England leads 2-1
- Current streak: New England has won 2 straight, most recently 38-10 on Jan 4, 2026
- First meeting: 1966 (AFL era)
Last 10 Meetings
Miami has held the edge across the last 10 meetings, going 7-3.
| Date | Result | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2026 | Dolphins 10 at Patriots 38 | Patriots |
| Sep 14, 2025 | Patriots 33 at Dolphins 27 | Patriots |
| Nov 24, 2024 | Patriots 15 at Dolphins 34 | Dolphins |
| Oct 6, 2024 | Dolphins 15 at Patriots 10 | Dolphins |
| Oct 29, 2023 | Patriots 17 at Dolphins 31 | Dolphins |
| Sep 17, 2023 | Dolphins 24 at Patriots 17 | Dolphins |
| Jan 1, 2023 | Dolphins 21 at Patriots 23 | Patriots |
| Sep 11, 2022 | Patriots 7 at Dolphins 20 | Dolphins |
| Jan 9, 2022 | Patriots 24 at Dolphins 33 | Dolphins |
| Sep 12, 2021 | Dolphins 17 at Patriots 16 | Dolphins |
2026 Matchups
The Dolphins and Patriots meet twice again in 2026 within the AFC East.
- Week 8: Sunday, Nov 1, 2026 – Patriots at Dolphins
- Week 18: Sunday, Jan 10, 2027 – Dolphins at Patriots
Postseason History
Miami and New England have met three times in the playoffs, with the Patriots winning two.
- Jan 8, 1983 – 1982 AFC First Round: Dolphins 28, Patriots 13
- Jan 12, 1986 – 1985 AFC Championship: Patriots 31, Dolphins 14
- Dec 28, 1997 – 1997 AFC Wild Card: Patriots 17, Dolphins 3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who leads the all-time series between the Dolphins and Patriots?
Miami leads the regular-season series 63-55. New England leads the postseason 2-1, so including playoffs Miami leads 64-57.
When do the Dolphins and Patriots play in 2026?
Twice – Week 8 on Sunday, Nov 1, 2026 in Miami, and Week 18 on Sunday, Jan 10, 2027 in New England.
Have the Dolphins and Patriots ever met in the playoffs?
Three times. Miami won the 1982 first round 28-13; New England won the 1985 AFC Championship 31-14 and the 1997 Wild Card 17-3.
