How to Watch Dolphins vs. Jets on DIRECTV: Channel, Kickoff Time and Streaming for NFL Week 7
The Miami Dolphins visit the New York Jets on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 1 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The game airs on CBS, so DIRECTV customers watch it on their local CBS station, and it also streams on Paramount+.
The Jets are 2-3 and coming off a 17-12 home win over Cleveland, and they visit New England first on October 18. Miami is 0-5 and comes in rested off its Week 6 bye. Here's how to find Dolphins-Jets on DIRECTV, whether it's on in your area and every way to stream it, as of October 15, 2026.
Dolphins vs. Jets game details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, October 25, 2026 (NFL Week 7) |
| Kickoff | 1 p.m. ET / noon CT / 11 a.m. MT / 10 a.m. PT |
| Stadium | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey |
| TV | CBS (regional, early Sunday window) |
| DIRECTV channel | Your local CBS station (number varies by market) |
| Streaming | Paramount+ (any plan, where your CBS station carries the game); NFL+ (phones and tablets, local games); NFL Sunday Ticket (out of market) |
| Records | Jets 2-3; Dolphins 0-5 (through Week 5) |
How to watch Dolphins vs. Jets on DIRECTV
Your local CBS station
CBS doesn't have one national channel number on DIRECTV. You get it through your local CBS affiliate, and the number depends on your market. DIRECTV includes local channels with its core packages wherever they're available. Press Guide and look for your CBS station, or search "Dolphins" or "Jets" to find the game. Our guides to what channel CBS is in your area and getting CBS on DIRECTV have more.
If you removed local channels from your satellite package, add them back in your DIRECTV account a day or two before Sunday so the guide has time to update. See our guide to adding local channels on DIRECTV.
Here's how each DIRECTV setup lines up for this game, as of October 15, 2026:
| Your setup | How to watch Dolphins-Jets | What you need |
|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV satellite with local channels | Your local CBS station | Local channels in your package (included with core packages where available) |
| DIRECTV streaming | Your local CBS station in the guide or DIRECTV app | A package with local channels where available |
| MySports Genre Pack | Local CBS where available | The sports-focused streaming plan, $64.99/mo regular price |
| Paramount+ | The NFL on CBS game your local CBS station carries | Any Paramount+ plan (plans start at $8.99/mo), billed by Paramount |
| Outside the CBS coverage area for this game | NFL Sunday Ticket (not sold to DIRECTV homes) or follow along on NFL RedZone, channel 211 | YouTube or YouTube TV for Sunday Ticket; RedZone add-on (included with PREMIER) |
Paramount+ says any of its plans streams the NFL on CBS games your local CBS station airs, with plans starting at $8.99 a month as of October 15, 2026. If the app isn't showing up on your DIRECTV device, our guide to Paramount+ missing on DIRECTV can help. The MySports Genre Pack also carries national sports networks such as ESPN and NFL Network. Not sure you have your CBS station? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Will Dolphins vs. Jets be on TV in my area?
CBS has four games at 1 p.m. ET in Week 7: Dolphins at Jets, Bengals at Ravens, Colts at Vikings and Browns at Titans. The New York and Miami-Fort Lauderdale markets will get Dolphins-Jets. FOX has this week's doubleheader, so each CBS station shows one Sunday-afternoon game, either a 1 p.m. game or Broncos at Cardinals at 4:05 p.m. ET. The league finalizes coverage assignments during game week, so check your local listings later in the week.
If it isn't on CBS near you, NFL Sunday Ticket is the way to watch live at home. It's sold through YouTube and YouTube TV, not to DIRECTV homes. Read more about getting NFL Sunday Ticket without YouTube TV and why NFL Sunday Ticket is no longer on DIRECTV. DIRECTV homes can also follow every Sunday-afternoon game on NFL RedZone, channel 211.
Dolphins and Jets results so far
Here's how each team got here, from ESPN's team schedules as of October 15, 2026:
| Week | Dolphins | Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | L 13-27 at Raiders | W 23-10 at Titans |
| Week 2 | L 13-35 at 49ers | L 17-20 (OT) vs. Packers |
| Week 3 | L 10-24 vs. Chiefs | L 24-31 at Lions |
| Week 4 | L 10-15 at Vikings | L 12-23 at Bears |
| Week 5 | L 24-31 vs. Bengals | W 17-12 vs. Browns |
| Week 6 | Bye | at Patriots, Sun., Oct. 18, 1 p.m. ET (CBS) |
Dolphins vs. Jets storylines
- Geno Smith's clean sheet: Smith has thrown for 1,084 yards with six touchdowns and no interceptions for the Jets, and Garrett Wilson leads the team with 31 catches for 374 yards and three touchdowns, per ESPN and NFL.com. Braelon Allen leads New York with 236 rushing yards.
- A pass rush that travels: the Jets have 17 sacks, third-most in the NFL through Week 5 per NFL.com, and David Bailey leads the team with five.
- Miami looking for its first win: the Dolphins have scored 14 points a game, and three of their five losses came by 14 or more points. The last two were closer, a 15-10 loss in Minnesota in Week 4 and a 31-24 loss to Cincinnati in Week 5. Our Vikings vs. Dolphins guide covers that game.
- Willis and Gordon: Malik Willis has thrown for 849 yards with two touchdowns and four interceptions, Ollie Gordon II has 236 rushing yards and three touchdowns, and Malik Washington leads Miami with 262 receiving yards, per ESPN.
- Miami swept last season: the Dolphins won 34-10 at MetLife Stadium on December 7, 2025, and 27-21 on Monday Night Football in Miami on September 29, 2025, per ESPN. The teams meet again at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, November 29, at 1 p.m. ET on CBS.
- What's next: on Sunday, November 1, the Jets host the Raiders on FOX at 1 p.m. ET and the Dolphins host the Patriots on CBS at 4:25 p.m. ET.
Other NFL Week 7 games and DIRECTV channels
Here's the rest of the Week 7 schedule with networks and DIRECTV channels, as of October 15, 2026. Local CBS, FOX, NBC and ABC stations don't have one national DIRECTV number, so search the guide by network or call letters.
| Day and kickoff (ET) | Game | Network | DIRECTV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu., Oct. 22, 8:15 p.m. | Patriots at Bears | Prime Video | Streaming only (Prime Video app) |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 9:30 a.m. | Steelers vs. Saints (Paris) | NFL Network | 212 |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 1 p.m. | 49ers at Falcons; Giants at Texans; Buccaneers at Panthers | FOX | Local FOX station |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 1 p.m. | Bengals at Ravens; Colts at Vikings; Dolphins at Jets; Browns at Titans | CBS | Local CBS station |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 4:05 p.m. | Broncos at Cardinals | CBS | Local CBS station |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 4:25 p.m. | Packers at Lions; Rams at Raiders | FOX | Local FOX station |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 8:20 p.m. | Chiefs at Seahawks | NBC; Peacock | Local NBC station |
| Mon., Oct. 26, 8:15 p.m. | Cowboys at Eagles | ESPN (ABC simulcast) | 206; local ABC station |
The Bills, Jaguars, Chargers and Commanders are on bye. See the full NFL Week 7 TV schedule and DIRECTV channels, and for the season's channels and packages, our guide to how to watch the NFL on DIRECTV. The Monday night game has its own guide: Cowboys vs. Eagles on DIRECTV. Local channel help by state: DIRECTV channels for New York, New Jersey and Florida.
Compare DIRECTV packages at your address or call 1-855-690-9884.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is Dolphins vs. Jets on DIRECTV?
It's on CBS, so tune to your local CBS station. CBS doesn't have one national DIRECTV channel number, so the number depends on your market. Search the guide for "Dolphins" or "Jets" to find it.
What time is the Dolphins-Jets game on October 25?
Kickoff is 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Is Dolphins vs. Jets on in my area?
It's one of four CBS games at 1 p.m. ET, along with Bengals at Ravens, Colts at Vikings and Browns at Titans. The New York and Miami-Fort Lauderdale markets get Dolphins-Jets. Which game your CBS station shows depends on your market, so check your local listings.
Can I stream Dolphins vs. Jets?
Yes, if it airs on CBS in your market. Paramount+ says any of its plans streams the NFL on CBS game your local CBS station carries. NFL+ streams local games on phones and tablets. Out-of-market fans need NFL Sunday Ticket, which is sold through YouTube and YouTube TV.
When did the Dolphins and Jets last play?
The Dolphins beat the Jets 34-10 at MetLife Stadium on December 7, 2025. Miami also won the first meeting of the 2025 season, 27-21 on Monday Night Football on September 29, 2025.
Is Dolphins vs. Jets on NFL RedZone?
NFL RedZone, DIRECTV channel 211, covers every Sunday-afternoon game, including the 1 p.m. ET window. It's included with PREMIER and is an extra-cost add-on with other DIRECTV packages.
Need help finding your local CBS station? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 15, 2026. Kickoff times, networks and regional coverage are set by the NFL, CBS and local stations and may change. Records reflect games played through October 15, 2026. Player availability can change before kickoff. Prices, channel lineups, carriage and package availability vary by address and may change. NFL, CBS, Paramount+, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.