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Dolphins Host the Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday

On Sunday, October 11, at 1 in the afternoon, the Miami Dolphins host the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium in the early game of NFL week five.

By Nanci Gilbert, PA September 28, 2026
Past event · Sunday, October 11, 2026
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The Miami Dolphins host the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, October 11, with kickoff at 1 in the afternoon at Hard Rock Stadium, 347 Don Shula Drive in Miami Gardens. The game is the early slot of NFL week five and airs on Fox, and it gives South Florida families a classic plan: the pregame, the game, and an afternoon that runs its own course. The stadium sits minutes from Miramar, Pembroke Pines and Hollywood, which makes the drive as familiar as the matchup.

An afternoon game with a family rhythm

A 1 o'clock kickoff is one of the more family-friendly slots of the week, and this Sunday in October usually means dry, warm weather at the stadium. Families can arrive early for the lots and the pregame areas, catch the full game in the sun, and head home before the evening rush. For children, the experience is as much about the walk through the concourses and the roar of the crowd as it is about the score, and the stadium's sight lines work from every seat.

Planning the trip to the game

Stadium parking sells ahead of time, and arriving before the pregame hour makes the day easier, especially for first-time visitors. Check the stadium's bag policy before packing and expect heavy traffic on the final approach to the lots. The game airs on Fox for those who prefer the couch, but the seats are the memory-maker. Buy tickets from official channels, confirm the kickoff time the day before, and treat game day as the event it is.

Nanci Gilbert, PA is a South Florida realtor who guides growing families, sellers, and buyers across Miami-Dade and Broward. Questions about this topic? She answers every message within one business day.