Patriots vs Dolphins live stream and how to watch NFL for free

Tua Tagovailoa on a Patriots vs Dolphins live stream
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Will the third year be a charm for Tua Tagovailoa? Miami's quarterback has been generating a lot of hype this summer, and now that the Dolphins have added stud receiver Tyreek Hill to their roster, excitement has returned to Hard Rock Stadium. They face AFC East rivals New England in the opening game of the season, and the mood in the Pats camp could hardly be more different. Make sure you know how to watch a Patriots vs Dolphins live stream and catch the NFL action wherever you are.

NFL fans in Australia can live stream the Patriots vs Dolphins free on 7Plus. Aussies trying to tune in from abroad will need to use a VPN to access the stream.

Patriots vs Dolphins live stream

Date: Sunday 11th September

Kick-off: 1pm ET / 6pm BST / 3am AEST (Mon)

Location: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

Free stream: 7Plus (Australia)

Watch anywhere: ExpressVPN

Canada stream: DAZN

US streams: Paramount+ free trial | FuboTV free trial

UK streams: Now | NFL Game Pass

Anybody with the audacity to question Bill Belichick does so at their own peril, but there have been some strange goings-on at Foxborough over recent months. The decision to essentially split the offensive coordinator role between Joe Judge and Matt Patricia has caused consternation amongst fans, and preseason displays haven't helped matters.

It's going to be hard for Patriots quarterback Mac Jones to have much trust in his offensive line when they offered him such poor protection over preseason, so the ball-carrying skills of Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson could be utilised to maximum effect here.

Tua's 3-0 againts the Pats, and with Jaylen Waddle and Mike Gesicki to go with Hill, it's hard to see how he doesn't improve that, even though the New England roster has spent the entire week in Miami to prepare for this.

It's a 1pm ET / 6pm BST kick-off at Hard Rock Stadium, today, 11th September 2022. Read on for more details on how to watch a Patriots vs Dolphins live stream, wherever you are in the world.

Watch a Patriots vs Dolphins free live stream

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NFL fans in Australia can watch the Patriots vs Dolphins for free on 7Mate. That means you can also live stream the game for free on 7Plus. All you need do is sign up with an email address.

Away from home? You'll need to use a VPN to access 7Plus without being location-blocked.

We recommend ExpressVPN, as it comes with a risk-free 30-day money-back guarantee. Full details below.

Watch a Patriots vs Dolphins live stream from abroad using a VPN

Even if you've subscribed to the relevant NFL streaming service, you won't be able to access it when you're outside your own country. The service will know your location based on your IP address, and will automatically block your access.

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) helps you get around this obstacle. VPNs are a doddle to use and create a private connection between your device and the internet. All the information passing back and forth is entirely encrypted.

There are many VPN providers out there, with some more reliable and safe than others. As a rule, we’d suggest a paid-for service such as ExpressVPN, which offers a 100 per cent risk-free money-back guarantee. If you're not happy with the service any time within the first 30 days, you can cancel with no penalties at all.

Try ExpressVPN risk-free for 30 days

Try ExpressVPN risk-free for 30 days
ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee with its VPN service. You can use it to watch on your mobile, tablet, laptop, TV, games console and more. There's 24/7 customer support and three months free when you sign-up. Try it – you'll be surprised how simple it is.

How to use a VPN for Patriots vs Dolphins

Using a VPN to watch the Patriots vs Dolphins is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. ExpressVPN is the one we recommend.

2. Open up the VPN app and choose the location of the service you wish to access. For the Patriots vs Dolphins, you may wish to choose 'Australia' for 7Plus.

3. Then head over to 7Plus on your browser or device and enjoy the Patriots vs Dolphins free live stream.


Watch a Patriots vs Dolphins live stream in the USA

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In the US, the Patriots vs Dolphins game will air nationwide on CBS and Paramount Plus, with kick-off set for 1pm ET on Sunday.

The streaming service costs just $4.99 a month (with ads) or $9.99 a month (ad-free) but new users can watch the Patriots vs Dolphins with a 7-day free trial of Paramount Plus.

Of course, Paramount Plus is only available within the US. Away from home? Use a VPN to access the Patriots vs Dolphins live stream without being blocked. We recommend ExpressVPN as it comes with a risk-free 30-day money-back guarantee.

Patriots vs Dolphins Paramount+ 7-day free trial

Patriots vs Dolphins Paramount+ 7-day free trial
Watch the NFL, plus Serie A, UEFA Champions League and Europa League football for free with a 7-day free trial of Paramount Plus. It's $4.99 per month once the trial expires. Cancel at any time.

NFL fans in the US are spoilt for choice when it comes to live games, with the rights spread across NBC, Fox, CBS, ESPN, NFL Network, NFL RedZone and Amazon Prime Video, not to mention the various TV networks' streaming services too. 

If you don't have cable, an excellent choice is Fubo TV, the cable replacement service. It includes all of the TV channels above, and also comes with a 7-day free trial.

Watch Patriots vs Dolphins on FuboTV 7-day free trial

Watch Patriots vs Dolphins on FuboTV 7-day free trial
FuboTV has the rights to the lion's share of NFL games this season, with only the Thursday Night Football on Prime Video missing. It's a full cable replacement service with packages starting at $69.99 per month. No long contracts involved. Cancel at any time

Watch a Patriots vs Dolphins live stream in the UK

In the UK, the Patriots vs Dolphins will be broadcast on Sky Sports NFL. Take a look at the best Sky TV deals if you're interested in signing up and watching this game and many more in top quality.

Even without a full Sky subscription, though, fans can enjoy a Patriots vs Dolphins live stream with a Now day pass or a monthly pass. Here are the best Now deals live right now.

BT Sport customers can also enjoy the game so long as they're subscribed to the BT Sport Big Bundle, which includes the Sky Sports channels as well as the BT ones. You can add it to your BT package for £40 per month.

NFL Game Pass is another option. Access to the Pro version costs £150.99 a year (or via four installments of £37.75) and includes all 270+ games of the season live and in HD. New users get a free 7-day trial.

Watch a Patriots vs Dolphins live stream in Canada

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NFL fans in Canada can watch the Patriots vs Dolphins and every single game of the season on DAZN, which also has the rights to lots more brilliant live sport. 

It costs CA$24.99 per month or CA$199.99 for the year. No long contracts. Cancel at any time.

You'll need to use a VPN to access DAZN when travelling overseas.

Watch Patriots vs Dolphins on DAZN $24.99 per month

Watch Patriots vs Dolphins on DAZN $24.99 per month
DAZN has the rights to every 2022/23 NFL game, as well as a host of other sport including UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, Fightsports and much more, live and on demand, in Canada.

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