How to watch and stream Commanders vs. Dolphins in Preseason Week 1 with kickoff time, viewing options, and more

The Commanders host the Dolphins in Week 1 of the preseason. Here’s all the info you need to know in order to keep up with the action.

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The Commanders host the Dolphins in Week 1 of the preseason.
Dec 7, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) drops back to pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

The Washington Commanders host the Miami Dolphins in Week 1 of the preseason, almost a year after the two squads faced off in Madrid.

The Commanders fell short in that game, 16-13, but they didn’t have star quarterback Jayden Daniels on the field and have undergone major roster turnover over, since. While it’s a preseason game, it’s still a new dawn for Washington. And, for the Dolphins, as well.

It remains to be seen who plays and at what capacity, but it’s fair to expect a good chunk of the roster will see some action. Dan Quinn said before Wednesday’s joint practice that updates will be provided on Friday.

Here is how you can watch the Commanders and Dolphins playin in Week 1 of the preseason:

How to watch and stream Commanders vs. Dolphins in NFL Preseason Week 1

The game kicks off at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, August 14. It will be televised in the following local markets and the trio of Dan Hellie, John Riggins, and Brian Mitchell will provide commentary:
WUSA (CBS/9 – Washington)
WJZ (CBS/13 – Baltimore)
WSOC (ABC/9 – Charlotte)
WTKR (CBS/3 – Norfolk VA)
WRIC (ABC/8 – Richmond VA)
WDBJ (CBS/7 – Roanoke VA)

Streaming:
Commanders.com or the Commanders app (in market/Canada)
NFL+ (out of market)
NFL Game Pass International (International, excluding China)

Radio:
Washington Commanders Radio on the Washington Commanders Broadcast network can be heard on BIG 100 (WBIG-FM). This link leads to their network affiliates in Washington D.C., Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina.

3 fun facts heading into the Commanders-Dolphins preseason matchup

  • The Commanders and Dolphins have met 17 times in the regular season and Miami holds an 11-6 overall record against the Burgundy and Gold. They’ve met just five times since 2011 and the Commanders are 1-4, with their lone win coming back in 2019.
  • Dan Quinn and Jeff Hafley squared off last year when the Commanders lost to the Packers, 27-18, on September 11. Of course, Hafley wasn’t the head coach at the time, but he did a good job of corralling Daniels and the Commanders offense.
  • This is the fourth-straight preseason opener at home for the Commanders. They are 2-1 in the previous three contests.
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