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Patriots Training Camp Primer: Everything You Need to Know

Players Report to Training Camp on July 23; First Practice Set For July 24.

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The New England Patriots will open their 65th annual training camp on Tuesday, July 23, when veteran players report to camp. The first scheduled practice will be on Wednesday, July 24 at 11:00 a.m. on the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium. The daily practice schedule throughout training camp is tentative and subject to change. Fans planning to attend practice are encouraged to check www.patriots.com/trainingcamp for last-minute updates or call the training camp hotline at 508-549-0001. Parking and admission to practices, the Fan Walk and Kids Activity area are all free.

Gillette Stadium offers ample parking for the thousands of fans who attend daily training camp practices. Bleachers, located on the west sideline of the practice fields, will provide seating for thousands of fans with overflow seating on a hillside in the north end of the field.

JOINT PRACTICE WITH EAGLES

The Patriots announced that they will host a joint practice session with the Philadelphia Eagles on Tuesday, August 13 prior to the preseason game at Gillette Stadium on Thursday, August 15. The Eagles will be the 19th team the Patriots have conducted joint practices within the last 12 years and the ninth team they have hosted.

FAN ACTIVITIES

In addition to watching the team practice, fans are encouraged to explore all the fun-filled activities, games and photo opportunities along the Fan Walk and Kids Activity area. There will be appearances by Pat Patriot, the Patriots Cheerleaders and Patriots alumni. Please note, all activities conclude one hour after practice. Please go to www.patriots.com/trainingcamp for updates throughout camp.

SEASON TICKET MEMBERS PRACTICE

The Patriots will hold a season ticket members only training camp practice on Sunday, August 11 on the training camp practice fields.

ROSTER REDUCTION DATE

The NFL roster limit during training camp is 90 players. Teams must cut down to a 53-man roster by 4 p.m. on August. 27.

2024-25 NFL CALENDAR

2024
August 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hall of Fame Game, Canton, Ohio
August 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hall of Fame Ceremony
August 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roster cut-down to 53 players
September 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . First week of regular season
November 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trading deadline

2025
January 11-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wild Card Playoffs
January 18-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Divisional Playoffs
January 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conference Championships
February 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pro Bowl (TBD)
February 9 . . . . . Super Bowl LVIX, Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, La.

PATRIOTS PROSHOP

The Patriots ProShop will be open daily on all days that the public has access to practice. The ProShop is located on the northeast corner of the stadium below the Patriots Hall of Fame presented by RTX. Fans attending training camp and parked on the west side of the stadium may access the ProShop via the staircase on the north end of the stadium. Times will vary depending on the daily practice schedule, opening at least one hour before or after each practice session.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

All fans entering the Patriots training camp facility with a view of the practice fields will be screened by security personnel. While bags are permitted at training camp, we encourage fans attending to use clear bags for speed of inspection and entry. To ensure that all fans have a safe and enjoyable visit to Gillette Stadium for Patriots Training Camp, the following items are prohibited:

  • Animals, except service animals assisting those with disabilities
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Beach balls
  • Bullhorns and air horns
  • Coolers
  • Fireworks or pyrotechnics
  • Flags and tripods will be allowed, however those over two feet in length will not be allowed.
  • GoPro Cameras/Video Cameras (no video recordings)
  • Balloons
  • Illegal drugs or any other illegal substance
  • Laser pens
  • Noise makers
  • Remotely Controlled Aircraft
  • Selfie sticks
  • Weapons of any kind (including pocket knives)
  • Any other item deemed inappropriate by stadium management

Fans are reminded to please leave all such items appropriately secured in their vehicles. Individuals with possession of a prohibited item(s) may be denied admission to training camp, ejected, and or prosecuted. Prohibited items that are discovered at Training Camp will be confiscated.

CONCESSIONS

The concession stands at Training Camp offer fans a variety of food and drink options.

PARKING

Parking is free throughout training camp. Tailgating is not permitted in the lots during training camp.

ALUMNI APPEARANCES

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Patriots alumni are scheduled to appear daily in the Patriots Training Camp fan activities area.

  • July 24 ā€“ Rob Ninkovich and Ted Johnson
  • July 25 ā€“ Sony Michel
  • July 26 ā€“ Danny Amendola
  • July 28 ā€“ Patrick Chung and Brian Hoyer
  • July 29 ā€“ Rex Burkhead
  • July 30 ā€“ Marcus Cannon
  • August 1 ā€“ Dan Koppen
  • August 2 ā€“ Brandon Mitchell
  • August 3 ā€“ James White
  • August 12 ā€“ Damien Harris
  • August 13 ā€“ Deion Branch and Corey Dillon

Please note that alumni appearances are subject to change without notice.

PLAYER AUTOGRAPHS

Patriots player autograph sessions are planned to take place after each day of practice.

CAN'T MAKE IT TO PATRIOTS TRAINING CAMP?

Patriots.com has you covered during public access to Training Camp. Each day you can expect practice analysis from our Patriots.com writers. Get a full practice recap with our Patriots Training Camp-Cast podcast. Plus, live press conferences, video recaps, photo galleries, player features and tons of behind of the scenes content.

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PATRIOTS UNFILTERED LIVE BROADCASTS

For the first four days of Patriots Training Camp, Patriots.com's flagship podcast, Patriots Unfiltered, will broadcast direct from Gillette Stadium and bring you live coverage during practice. Live shows kick off at 10:45 AM and conclude when practice ends.

  • Thursday, July 25 - 10:45 AM - End of Practice
  • Friday, July 26 - 10:45 AM - End of Practice
  • Sunday, July 28 - 10:45 AM - End of Practice

Live broadcasts of Patriots Unfiltered can be found on Patriots.com and Patriots official social accounts on Facebook, X, YouTube and Instagram.

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