2017 New England Patriots Training Camp: What You Need To Know

FOXBOROUGH, MA — The players are coming back to Foxborough, the practice fields will soon be open, scrimmages are around the corner, and the countdown is on to the NFL regular season. Must be time for training camp.

On July 27, the New England Patriots open the public portion of the 2017 Training Camp. The yearly tradition allows fans to get up close with the team and see the squad prepare for the upcoming season. All sessions will take place at Gillette Stadium and is free to the public.

To help you get ready for the start of the preseason, here's what you need to know:

Location

All practices during training camp will take place on the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium. Admission and parking is free. The Fan Walk and Play Football area.

Schedule

More dates will be announced and posted here. The gates open 60 minutes before the start of practice and close 60 minutes after the conclusion.

• July 27 - 9 a.m.
• July 28 - 9 a.m.
• July 29 - 9 a.m.
• July 30 - 9 a.m.
• August 7 - Joint practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars (time TBD).
• August 8 - Joint practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars (time TBD).

The Patriots Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony

Following practice on July 29, Raymond Clayborn will become the 26th member of the team's hall of fame. Clayborn was a three-time Pro Bowl player (1983, 1985, 1986) during his 13-year Patriots career that extended from 1977 through 1989. He set a franchise record with 36 career interceptions, a record which Ty Law tied in 2004 and remains today, 28 years after Clayborn finished his Patriots career. His 555 interception return yards rank second in franchise history to Law’s 583 return yards. Clayborn also returned 57 kickoffs for 1,538 yards and three touchdowns. As a rookie in 1977, he returned 28 kickoffs for 869 yards and led the NFL with a 31.0-yard return average and returned three kicks for touchdowns, both of which remain franchise records. He is one of just 20 NFL players since the 1970 merger to finish a season with a better than 30.0-yard average on kickoff returns (min. 20 returns) and is the only Patriots player to accomplish the feat.

The ceremony will start at 12:30 p.m., in the NRG Plaza in front of the stadium and the ProShop.

Parking

Fans coming to training camp are asked to use the primary parking lots on the west side of the stadium. Walking paths from the primary lot and the Patriots Place retail lots will be available.

Click here for a parking map.

Prohibited Items and Bag Policy

All fans entering the Patriots training camp facility with a view of the practice fields are required to have any and all bags screened by security personnel.
The following items are prohibited:

• Animals, except service animals assisting those with disabilities.
• Any alcoholic beverages
• Beach balls
• Bullhorns and air horns
• Coolers
• Fireworks or pyrotechnics
• Flags and poles no longer than two feet
• GoPro Cameras
• Helium balloons
• Illegal drugs or any other illegal substance
• Laser pens
• Noise makers
• Remote controlled model aircrafts, unmanned ariel vehicles, and drones
• Selfie sticks
• Video Cameras
• Weapons (including knives)
• Any other item deemed inappropriate by stadium management

Individuals with prohibited items risk being denied admission, arrest, and prosecution. All prohibited items found will be confiscated by security.

Information in this article was provided by the New England Patriots