The Miami Dolphins will welcome the Cincinnati Bengals to South Florida on Sunday, Oct. 11, for a Week 5 matchup at Hard Rock Stadium.
Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET, with FOX carrying the game nationally. The matchup gives Dolphins fans another regular-season home game as Miami continues its 2026 campaign.
Bengals Return to Miami for AFC Matchup
Cincinnati is returning to Hard Rock Stadium for the second straight season. The Dolphins’ official schedule notes that Miami hosted the Bengals in 2025, when Cincinnati won 45-21 on Dec. 21.
The all-time series currently favors Miami, which holds an 18-9 advantage over Cincinnati. The Dolphins are also 9-3 against the Bengals at home and have won three of the last four meetings between the teams in South Florida.
A Sunday Afternoon at Hard Rock Stadium
The Oct. 11 game is one of Miami’s eight regular-season home contests scheduled for 2026.
Hard Rock Stadium, located in Miami Gardens, will host the matchup with a 1 p.m. kickoff. The venue is home to the Dolphins and regularly draws large crowds for NFL Sundays.
The game also comes immediately after Miami’s Week 4 road trip to face the Minnesota Vikings on Oct. 4. Following the Bengals matchup, the Dolphins will have their Week 6 bye before returning to action against the New York Jets on Oct. 25.
Flanigan’s Fin Fest Adds a South Florida Twist
The Bengals-Dolphins game will also feature the first annual Flanigan’s Fin Fest, a fan-focused celebration tied to the matchup.
According to Axios, fans who purchase the special 100- or 200-level Flanigan’s Fin Fest ticket package will receive a limited-edition cup, an exclusive Fin Fest T-shirt and an opportunity for a postgame photo on the field. The event is modeled after Flanigan’s Fest previously held around Miami Marlins games.
The University of Miami’s Broward Canes community is also partnering with the Fin Fest experience on Oct. 11, with a pregame gathering scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hard Rock Stadium.
Dolphins Begin a Busy Stretch
The Cincinnati game sits at an important point on Miami’s 2026 schedule. After facing the Bengals, the Dolphins will get a Week 6 break before beginning a stretch that includes road and home AFC East matchups.
Miami is scheduled to visit the New York Jets on Oct. 25 before hosting the New England Patriots on Nov. 1 and the Detroit Lions on Nov. 8.
For Dolphins fans, the Oct. 11 matchup combines an AFC showdown with a full South Florida game-day experience at Hard Rock Stadium.
Game Details
Miami Dolphins vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Date: Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
Broadcast: FOX
NFL: Week 5
Matchup: Cincinnati Bengals at Miami Dolphins