How to watch Dolphins vs. Browns in Week 17 online

Our guide to watching this weekend's live football action.
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TL;DR: Live stream Miami Dolphins vs. Cleveland Browns on YouTube TV, Peacock TV, or Sling TV.


NFL Week 17 continues with a matchup between the Miami Dolphins and the Cleveland Browns. The Dolphins are 7-8 and are on the bubble in the AFC playoff picture in the ninth seed. The Browns are 3-12 and have been mathematically eliminated from playoff contention.

The Dolphins have won three of their last five games, including a 29-17 win over the San Francisco 49ers last week. The Browns have lost four games in a row, their last win came against the Pittsburgh Steelers before Thanksgiving.

When is Dolphins vs. Browns?

Miami Dolphins vs. Cleveland Browns takes place at 4:05 p.m. ET on Dec. 29. The two teams will face off at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio.

The game will air on CBS, where Andrew Catalon is expected to do the play-by-play. Tiki Barber is expected to join him in the booth and Jason McCourty will report from the sidelines.

How to stream Dolphins vs. Browns

We've found some of the best streaming services to consider for the Dolphins vs. Browns:

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Most live sport: YouTube TV

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$49.99/month for your first two months (save $46)

Miami Dolphins vs. Cleveland Browns is available to live stream via YouTube TV or the NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV (not to mention other NFL fixtures).

YouTube TV's base plan is $49.99 per month for two months for new subscribers ($72.99 per month regularly). The base plan includes over 100 live TV channels, including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, Fox Sports 1, and the NFL Network.

The NFL Sunday Ticket is an add-on for $209 per year, or four non-cancellable payments of $52.99. Sunday Ticket provides access to all NFL games, including out-of-market games and split-screen viewing.

Most affordable: Sling TV

Sling TV offers its Orange & Blue package of 48 channels at $55 per month that would serve your needs for locally available NFL games. Sign up to enjoy a first-month discounted rate of $27.50.

Sling TV’s sports channels feature ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNews, ESPNU, FOX, FS1, FS2, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network.

How to watch Dolphins vs. Browns from anywhere in the world

If you're abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to unblock your favorite streaming service. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the U.S., meaning you can unblock live streams of the NFL from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Dolphins vs. Browns from anywhere in the world 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 the U.S.

  4. Sign in to your favorite streaming service

  5. Watch Dolphins vs. Browns from anywhere in the world

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

  • Servers in 105 countries including the U.S.

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

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

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