The Kraft Group and the New England Patriots announced today that Gillette Stadium will be hosting the Army-Navy Game on Saturday December 9th 2023.

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America’s Game is coming to Massachusetts and New England for the first time. The game has been predominantly played in either New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore. Patriots owner Robert Kraft talked about the significance of bringing the game to Foxboro.

“In New England, we value history, honor tradition, and celebrate sports rivalries,” Kraft added “That’s why we are so thrilled for the opportunity to host America’s Game at Gillette Stadium in 2023. There is no greater, more historical sports rivalry than the Army Navy Game. It’s a nationally-televised, signature game that we have all grown up watching. It will be our privilege and honor to welcome the Army and Navy teams, their families and all the patriots who annually attend the game. I want to thank the New England Army Navy Committee and all who partnered with us in Massachusetts and Rhode Island for their dedication and passionate support in their mission to bring America’s Game to New England.”

The 124th meeting between the two schools will be played outside of the Mid-Atlantic region for only the third time in the history of the rivalry. The only other times it wasn’t played in the region was in 1926 when the game was played in Chicago and 1983 when the game was played in Pasadena, California.

It took a great deal of effort to bring the game to New England. The region’s rich military history certainly helped. Governor Charlie Baker summed it up best when talking about why Massachusetts was the right fit to host the game.

“As a national leader in supporting military institutions, empowering military families and honoring our veterans, we are proud that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has been selected as the host of the 2023 Army Navy Game,” Governor Baker added:. “The history of the United States is intertwined with Massachusetts dating back to the founding of the National Guard in 1636 and the founding of the Army in 1775, and we look forward to adding another chapter to that rich history as we welcome servicemen and women and their families to the Commonwealth for America’s Game.”

Navy leads the all-time series with a 61-53 record. There have been seven ties in the series. Army has dominated of late winning four of the last six match-ups. Navy won last season’s meeting 19-17.

The Army-Navy Game is a special sporting event and to host it is a privilege. Congratulations to all who worked to bring the game here. Mission Accomplished!