How to watch Patriots vs. Dolphins online for free

Bypass geo-restrictions to watch live football wherever you are.
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TL;DR: Live stream New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins for free on TVNZ+. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.


Live streaming the NFL isn't always straightforward, which is a shame when so many games are must-watch. Let's be honest football fans: They're all must-watch games.

Today's AFC East showdown between the New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins will be of particular interest after shaky starts for both franchises — the Patriots have failed to notch up a single win since Week 1, while the Dolphins are on a three-week losing streak. Now in Week 5 — and with just one win apiece so far in the 2024 season — which team will score the win and look to build some momentum?

If you want to watch New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins for free from anywhere around the globe, we have all the information you need.

When is Patriots vs. Dolphins?

New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins starts at 1 p.m. ET on Oct. 6. This fixture takes place at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

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How to watch Patriots vs. Dolphins for free

New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins is available to live stream for free on TVNZ+.

TVNZ+ is geo-restricted for viewers in New Zealand, but anyone can access this free streaming platform by using a VPN. VPNs can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server within New Zealand, meaning you can bypass geo-restrictions to access TVNZ+ no matter where you are around the world.

Access free live streams of the NFL by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in New Zealand

  4. Visit TVNZ+

  5. Live stream New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free to use themselves, but the top VPN services tend to offer free trial periods or money-back guarantees. By taking advantage of these deals, you can access free live streams of the NFL without actually spending anything. This is obviously a short-term fix, but it will give you enough time to watch New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins before recovering any upfront investment.

What is the best VPN for the NFL?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream the NFL live, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including New Zealand

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

  • Fast connection speeds

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95, which saves you 49% off the regular price. With this limited-time deal you'll also get an extra three months at no additional cost, a whole year of unlimited cloud backup, and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

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