Everything you need to know about attending Patriots training camp
The Patriots kick off training camp next week. For those looking to attend, here’s what you need to know:
WHEN
: Pats training camp begins Wednesday, July 27th, and the first public practice begins at 9:15 am on Thursday the 28th. From the 28th until Monday, August 1st, those practices will run from 9:15 until 11:45 am. Patriots Fan Zone will be open from 10:00 am until 2 pm on those dates.
For those planning, here is the schedule for the first 5 days of Patriots training camp. pic.twitter.com/KEMwdVhj6D
— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) July 20, 2016
Other Important Dates
Aug. 9-10: Joint practice sessions with the New Orleans Saints
Aug. 11: Patriots host the New Orleans Saints in the 2016 preseason opener at 7:30 p.m.
Aug 15-16: Joint practice sessions with the Chicago Bears
Aug. 18: Patriots host the Chicago Bears at 8 p.m.
Here’s the complete Patriots preseason and regular season schedule.
WHERE
: Training camp takes place on the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium. Parking is free for all public training camp practices.
Directions:
From Boston and farther north:
Take I-95 South to Exit 9. Follow Rte. 1 south approximately 3 miles to Gillette Stadium (on the left).
From Cape Cod:
I-495 North to Exit 14A. Follow Rte. 1 north about 4 miles to Gillette Stadium (on the right).
From southern Connecticut, Rhode Island:
Take I-95 North to I-495 North to Exit 14A. Follow Rte. 1 north about 4 miles to Gillette Stadium (on the right).
From northern Connecticut, Vermont, upstate New York:
I-90 East to I-495 South to Exit 14A. Follow Rte. 1 north about 4 miles to Gillette Stadium (on the right).
USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS
Training Camp Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508-549-0001
Receptionist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508-543-8200
Ticket Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508-543-1776
Pro Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888-662-PATS
Lost and Found . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508-384-9202
REASONS TO GO:— Watch Jimmy Garoppolo fight for the starting QB job
With Tom Brady suspended, the quarterback position is one to watch at training camp for the first time in a decade.
— There’s a battle at every position:
Training camp is a great time to learn the roster and watch players fight for spots and playing time. In a system like New England, there’s bound to be a few unknown young players who prove themselves in this time – just look at Malcolm Butler.
— Tom Brady will still be there
Despite missing the first four games, ESPN’s Mike Reiss points out that Brady will likely still get plenty of No.. 1 reps in training camp.
— You can wish him an early Happy Birthday:
Brady’s birthday sometimes takes place during camp, but not this year. He’ll be 39 on Aug. 3.
Here’s the Patriots’ 2016 schedule
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