Dolphins vs Patriots live stream: how to watch 2021 NFL online from anywhere

As was the case a year ago, the Dolphins kick off their campaign at Foxborough. But things have changed just a little for both teams - it's in with the new and out with the... slightly less new, as former Alabama teammates Tua Tagovailoa and Mac Jones take center-stage. Read on as we explain how to get a Dolphins vs Patriots live stream and watch the NFL week 1 game online from anywhere.

Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots live stream

Date: Sunday, September 12

Time: 4.25pm ET / 1.25pm PT / 9.25pm BST / 6.25am AEST

Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts

TV channel and live stream: CBS (via Paramount Plus FREE trial or FREE fuboTV trial)

Free live stream: DAZN FREE trial (CA) | NFL Game Pass FREE trial (UK, AU)

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Bill Belichick's brought the less than super Super Cam era to an early end, banking instead on a 23-year-old essentially unknown quantity. If there's one coach who's earned the right to such a huge gamble, it's Dolla' Bill. Jones impressed in preseason, but here's where it all begins, against a Xavien Howard-anchored pass defense that ranked amongst the best in the league.

But the Pats have loaded up on new offensive talent, signing Nelson Agholor, Jonnu Smith, Kendrick Bourne and Hunter Henry, and Damien Harris could get some joy on the ground.

Ryan Fitzpatrick's departure means it's Tua Time for Miami. Also 23, he impressed in bursts last season but Brian Flores will be hoping for more consistency from his main man this time out.

Follow our guide for how to watch the Dolphins vs Patriots online and get an NFL live stream wherever you are in the world right now.

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How to watch Dolphins vs Patriots from outside your country

If you've mismatched a holiday or you're away on business and you want to watch your country's coverage from abroad, then you'll need to use a VPN. This will help you dial in to a location back in your home country to avoid geo-blocks and regain access to the content and services you already pay for back home.

A VPN is generally perfect for this as it allows you to change your IP address so you appear to be in a completely different location when the big game is on.

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Once you've chosen and installed your VPN of choice, simply open the service's corresponding app, hit 'choose location', select the appropriate country, and you'll be able to watch the broadcast as if you were back at home.

Dolphins vs Patriots live stream: how to watch NFL in the US

Today's Dolphins vs Patriots game is being shown on CBS, with kick-off scheduled for 4.25pm ET / 1.25pm PT.

If you haven't already got CBS as part of your cable package, you should know that it's also available on a streaming-only basis on Paramount Plus from just $4.99 a month after a 7-day FREE trial.

How to watch Dolphins vs Patriots without cable

In general though, we recommend fuboTV as the best way to watch NFL games without cable this season.

The standard FuboTV plan costs $64.99 per month and includes Fox, CBS, NBC, ESPN and the NFL Network - all the channels you need to tune into every nationally televised NFL game in the 2021/22 regular season.

You also get the benefit of the fact that FuboTV has a FREE trial

How to watch Dolphins vs Patriots: live stream NFL FREE in Canada

Today's Dolphins vs Patriots game kicks off at 1pm ET / 10am PT. Canadian NFL fans are some of the the luckiest in the world, as streaming service DAZN is showing it along with every single game of the 2021/22 season, right the way through to the Super Bowl.

And it's an absolute bargain - DAZN costs just CAD$20 a month or $150 a year.

Plus, the FREE 30-day DAZN trial lets you try before you buy - essentially mean you can live stream Dolphins vs Patriots free of charge.

Not only do you get every single NFL game, including NFL Game Pass and RedZone access, but DAZN's also the exclusive Canadian streaming home of Premier League and Champions League soccer!

It also comes with support for iOS, Android, Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Roku, Xbox One, PS4, and laptop/PC streaming (including Mac devices).

Dolphins vs Patriots live stream: how to watch NFL online in the UK

The Dolphins vs Patriots game kicks off at 9.25pm BST on Sunday evening, and you can tune in via the NFL Game Pass, which is showing every game of the season live.

A subscription costs £14.99 a week or a much better-value £147.99 for the season, after a 7-day FREE trial.

Sky Sports shows at least five NFL games a week but the Dolphins vs Patriots game isn't one of this week's featured matchups.

And if you don't have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, Now TV will let you stream everything it has to offer without locking you into a lengthy contract.

Not in the UK but still want to catch the action? Use a VPN to live stream NFL as if you were at home. This also lets you get around any blackout restrictions that sometimes apply to games.

How to watch Dolphins vs Patriots FREE: live stream NFL in Australia

The Dolphins vs Patriots game kicks off at 6.25am AEST on Monday morning.

If you wake up in time you can tune in via the NFL Game Pass, which is showing every game of the season live. A subscription costs $28.99 a week or $274.99 for the season, after a 7-day FREE trial.

It's worth bearing in mind that 7Mate shows three games a week for FREE, but not this particular one. ESPN, available through Foxtel, and streaming service Kayo Sports also show plenty of NFL action Down Under.

Not in Australia right now? Use a VPN if you're away from home, in order to tap into your domestic coverage.