Patriots Training Camp 2026 Schedule: Dates, Location, Public Practices and Preseason Games
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The countdown to Patriots football is on.
New England enters the 2026 season with a much different set of expectations after reaching the Super Bowl last season. Now, attention turns to Foxborough, where Drake Maye, A.J. Brown, the Patriots’ rookie class and a handful of position battles will be on display when training camp opens in a couple of weeks.
The good news for fans is that there will be plenty of opportunities to see the team before the regular season begins.
The Patriots have announced 13 training camp practices that will be free and open to the public, starting July 25 and continuing through Aug. 20. The schedule also includes three joint practices, giving fans a chance to see New England work against the Indianapolis Colts and Philadelphia Eagles before the teams meet in the preseason.
Here’s everything Patriots fans need to know about the 2026 training camp schedule, location, tickets, parking and preseason games.
When does Patriots training camp start in 2026?
Patriots veterans are scheduled to report to training camp on Friday, July 24. The team’s first practice open to fans will be held Saturday, July 25, beginning at 10:30 a.m. ET.
New England has announced 13 public practices. Most are scheduled to begin at 10:15 a.m. ET and last approximately two hours, although practice dates and times are subject to change. Gates will open at 9:15 a.m. for each currently scheduled public practice.
Here is the full Patriots training camp public practice schedule:
- Saturday, July 25: 10:30 a.m.-noon
- Sunday, July 26: 10:15 a.m.-noon
- Monday, July 27: 10-11:30 a.m. — walkthrough
- Tuesday, July 28: 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
- Thursday, July 30: 10:15 a.m.-noon
- Friday, July 31: 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
- Saturday, Aug. 1: 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
- Monday, Aug. 3: 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
- Tuesday, Aug. 4: 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
- Friday, Aug. 7: 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
- Tuesday, Aug. 11: 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. — joint practice with Colts
- Wednesday, Aug. 19: 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. — joint practice with Eagles
- Thursday, Aug. 20: 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. — joint practice with Eagles
The Aug. 20 session with Philadelphia is scheduled to be the final public practice of training camp.
Because weather and other factors can lead to schedule changes, fans should check for updates before traveling to Foxborough. Practices moved inside because of rain or poor field conditions will be closed to the public. The Patriots also provide updates through their training camp hotline at 508-549-0001.
Where is Patriots training camp? Tickets, parking and fan information
Patriots training camp is held on the grass practice fields behind Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The stadium is located at One Patriot Place in Foxborough.
For fans wondering how much Patriots training camp tickets cost, the answer is simple: Public practices are free, and tickets are not required. Parking is also free for public training camp practices.
Fans traveling from the north should enter the parking area through the P6 entrance, while those arriving from the south should use P8. Tailgating is not permitted at training camp.
Here are a few other things to know before attending:
- Bags are permitted but will be screened by security.
- The Gillette Stadium clear bag policy is not in effect for training camp.
- Fans can bring their own food and non-prohibited beverages.
- Concession stands are available but are cashless.
- Player autograph sessions are planned after each day of practice.
- Patriots alumni are scheduled to make appearances in the fan activities area.
Fans can arrive before practice to explore the activities area, and the gates remain open for 1 hour after practice concludes.
Patriots preseason schedule 2026
The Patriots will play three preseason games in 2026, including two at Gillette Stadium.
New England opens the preseason against the Colts on Aug. 13, two days after the teams hold a joint practice. The Patriots will then host the Eagles on Aug. 22 after two joint practices with Philadelphia.
Here is the full Patriots preseason schedule:
- Thursday, Aug. 13: vs. Indianapolis Colts, 7:30 p.m. ET
- Saturday, Aug. 22: vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 7 p.m. ET
- Thursday, Aug. 27: at Cleveland Browns, 8 p.m. ET
The home games against Indianapolis and Philadelphia will be carried by WBZ and the Patriots Preseason Network. The preseason finale against Cleveland is scheduled to stream nationally on Prime Video.
From the first public training camp practice on July 25 through the preseason finale in Cleveland on Aug. 27, the Patriots will have a little more than a month to evaluate the roster, work in their offseason additions and prepare for the regular season.
For fans, training camp offers the first real look at what the next version of the Patriots will look like — and this summer, there will be plenty to watch.
