Courtesy of the New England Patriots
The New England Patriots have officially announced the schedule for their 2026 Training Camp. Football season is officially just around the corner as veteran players are scheduled to report on Friday, July 24, with the team hitting the field the very next day.
Fans looking to catch their first glimpse of the 2026 squad can attend the opening public practice on Saturday, July 25, which kicks off at 10:30 a.m. and runs until noon. All public sessions will take place on the upper grass fields located directly behind Gillette Stadium. In a massive win for the fanbase, both parking and access to these outdoor practices are completely free of charge. For every scheduled public session, the gates to the practice fields will open at 9:15 a.m., allowing fans to secure their spots about an hour before the players take the field.
The training camp slate features a total of 13 public practices, including some highly anticipated joint sessions with opposing teams. Following the opening weekend, the team returns to the field on Sunday, July 26, from 10:15 a.m. to noon, followed by a morning walkthrough on Monday, July 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Capitalizing on the summer momentum, the Patriots will host consecutive 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. practices on Tuesday, July 28, Thursday, July 30, Friday, July 31, and Saturday, August 1. After a brief weekend break, the schedule resumes with the same 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. time frame on Monday, August 3, Tuesday, August 4, and Friday, August 7.
The Patriots welcome outside competition to Foxborough. The first joint practice session takes place with the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday, August 11, from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., just two days before New England hosts the Colts for their preseason opener on Thursday, August 13. The following week brings a double-dose of joint practices against the Philadelphia Eagles, scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, and Thursday, August 20, both running from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. These sessions lead into a preseason matchup against the Eagles on Saturday, August 22. The practice on Thursday, August 20, stands as the final public practice of the summer.