How to Watch Vikings vs. Dolphins on DIRECTV: Channel, Kickoff Time and Streaming
The Miami Dolphins visit the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, October 4, at 4:05 p.m. ET at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. It's FOX's only late-afternoon game this week, so DIRECTV customers in markets that get it will find it on their local FOX station. Minnesota is 3-0, and Miami is 0-3.
Here's how to find Vikings-Dolphins on DIRECTV, who gets the game and how to stream it.
Quick answer
- Date and time: Sunday, October 4, 2026, 4:05 p.m. ET, 3:05 p.m. CT local time in Minneapolis.
- Network: FOX, with Kevin Kugler, Daryl Johnston and Allison Williams.
- DIRECTV channel: your local FOX station. The number varies by market. It's KMSP (FOX 9) in the Twin Cities and WSVN in Miami.
- Coverage: regional. The Vikings say FOX is sending it to "pockets of the country."
- Streaming: FOX One (sign in with DIRECTV on qualifying plans) and NFL+ where it airs. NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube elsewhere.
Vikings vs. Dolphins: date, time and channel
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, October 4, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 4:05 p.m. ET / 3:05 p.m. CT (local) |
| Stadium | U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis |
| TV | FOX (regional) |
| Twin Cities TV | KMSP (FOX 9) |
| Miami TV | WSVN |
| Broadcast crew | Kevin Kugler (play-by-play), Daryl Johnston (analyst), Allison Williams (sideline) |
| Streaming | FOX One, NFL+ (local markets); NFL Sunday Ticket (out of market) |
| Radio | KFAN 100.3 FM, KTLK 1130 AM, BIG 105.9, FOX Sports 940 |
What channel is Vikings vs. Dolphins on DIRECTV?
FOX doesn't have a single national channel number on DIRECTV. Like CBS, it reaches you through your local FOX affiliate, so the number depends on where you live. DIRECTV includes local channels with its core packages wherever they're available.
Press Guide and look for your FOX station's call letters, or check DIRECTV's channel lineup for your ZIP code. In the home markets:
- Minneapolis-St. Paul: the Vikings list KMSP, FOX 9. Its Vikings GameDay Live pregame show runs 9:30 to 11 a.m. CT.
- Miami-Fort Lauderdale: FOX station WSVN.
If you removed local channels from your satellite package, you can add them back in your DIRECTV account, and the guide may take up to 24 hours to update. Our guide to adding local channels on DIRECTV has the steps.
Will Vikings vs. Dolphins be on TV in my area?
Probably not everywhere. FOX has a single-header in Week 4, which means each FOX market gets one afternoon game: one of four 1 p.m. games (Rams at Eagles, Cowboys at Texans, Jets at Bears or Packers at Buccaneers) or Dolphins at Vikings at 4:05 p.m. The Vikings describe the game as going to "pockets of the country," including both home markets.
Coverage maps are unofficial and can change, so check your local FOX listings. CBS has the doubleheader this week, so in the late window you'll also have a CBS game at 4:25 p.m. If Vikings-Dolphins isn't on FOX near you, NFL Sunday Ticket is the way to watch it live at home.
Watching Vikings vs. Dolphins with DIRECTV streaming
You don't need a satellite dish to get this game. DIRECTV's streaming service (DIRECTV STREAM) includes your local FOX station where local channels are available, and streaming plans have no annual contract.
| Option | Local FOX? | Advertised price (new customers) |
|---|---|---|
| ENTERTAINMENT | Yes, where available | $89.99/mo |
| CHOICE | Yes, where available | $94.99/mo |
| ULTIMATE | Yes, where available | $124.99/mo |
| PREMIER | Yes, where available | $169.99/mo |
| MySports Genre Pack | Yes, where available | $64.99/mo ($44.99/mo for 6 months for qualifying new customers through Oct. 3) |
Prices are before taxes and fees, and a regional sports fee may apply to CHOICE and higher depending on your ZIP code. The MySports Genre Pack is DIRECTV's sports-focused streaming plan. It pairs your local channels, where available, with national sports networks such as ESPN, FS1 and NFL Network. Local channel availability depends on your address, so check before you sign up or call 1-855-690-9884.
Other ways to stream Vikings vs. Dolphins
- FOX One: FOX lists FOX One as the live stream for this game. DIRECTV says FOX One is included with qualifying plans, so choose TV provider sign-in and use your DIRECTV login first. You'll get the FOX game that airs in your market. On its own, FOX One is $19.99 a month with a 3-day free trial. Our FOX One with DIRECTV guide walks through the sign-in.
- NFL+: live local and prime-time games on phones and tablets.
- NFL Sunday Ticket: YouTube and YouTube TV for out-of-market Sunday-afternoon games. DIRECTV doesn't offer it to homes.
Is Vikings vs. Dolphins on NFL Sunday Ticket with DIRECTV?
No. Residential DIRECTV customers can't get NFL Sunday Ticket anymore. The out-of-market package moved to YouTube and YouTube TV in 2023, and that's where fans outside the local broadcast area can watch this game.
Bars, restaurants and other businesses are different. For the 2026 season, DIRECTV for Business can again offer NFL Sunday Ticket to commercial venues under an agreement with EverPass, the league's commercial distributor. So if this game isn't on TV where you live, a sports bar with DIRECTV may have it.
What DIRECTV homes do have is NFL RedZone on channel 211, which jumps between every Sunday-afternoon game. It's an add-on for most packages and included with PREMIER.
Vikings vs. Dolphins on the radio
- Vikings Audio Network: KFAN 100.3 FM and KTLK 1130 AM, with Paul Allen and Pete Bercich, plus 70 affiliates across the Upper Midwest. Spanish: Tico Sports on WREY 94.9 FM and 630 AM.
- Dolphins: BIG 105.9 and FOX Sports 940.
- SiriusXM: Vikings on channel 194, Dolphins on channel 263.
Vikings vs. Dolphins storylines
- Minnesota is 3-0 after a road win at Tampa Bay. Coach Kevin O'Connell called Justin Jefferson "day-to-day" after the receiver sprained his ankle in that game, and he didn't practice Wednesday.
- Miami is 0-3 under coach Jeff Hafley and lost Pro Bowl running back De'Von Achane to a torn ACL in last week's loss to Kansas City. Jaylen Wright and Ollie Gordon are expected to split the work.
- Quarterback Malik Willis has thrown for 627 yards and run for 101 more for Miami this season.
- Each of Miami's first four opponents, the Raiders, 49ers, Chiefs and Vikings, is 3-0 entering Week 4.
- It's the 15th official meeting between the teams and the Vikings' annual Crucial Catch home game, which supports people affected by cancer.
Need to confirm your local FOX station before Sunday? Call American TV at 1-855-690-9884.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is Vikings vs. Dolphins on DIRECTV?
It's on FOX, so tune to your local FOX station. The channel number varies by market. In the Twin Cities, it's KMSP (FOX 9). In Miami, it's WSVN.
What time is the Vikings game Sunday?
Kickoff is 3:05 p.m. CT (4:05 p.m. ET) on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Is Vikings vs. Dolphins on national TV?
No. It's FOX's only late game this week, but FOX markets get either an early game or this one. Check your local FOX listings.
Can I watch Vikings vs. Dolphins on FOX One with DIRECTV?
If it airs on FOX in your market, yes. DIRECTV says FOX One is included with qualifying plans. Sign in with your DIRECTV credentials.
Is NFL Sunday Ticket on DIRECTV?
Not for homes. It's on YouTube and YouTube TV. DIRECTV for Business carries it for bars and restaurants in 2026.
Who is calling Vikings vs. Dolphins?
Kevin Kugler, Daryl Johnston and sideline reporter Allison Williams for FOX.
See all of Sunday's games in our NFL Week 4 TV schedule, or call 1-855-690-9884 with package questions.
Details reviewed October 1, 2026. Kickoff times, networks and regional coverage are set by the NFL, FOX and local stations and may change. Coverage maps are unofficial until game day. Channel lineups, carriage, offers and package prices vary by address and may change. NFL, DIRECTV, FOX, FOX One and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.