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Patriot Place is Fans' Home Field Advantage During AFC Championship Weekend

Patriot Place offers something for every fan gearing up for Sunday's AFC Championship Game between the Patriots and Denver Broncos.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – With the New England Patriots traveling to Denver to face the Broncos in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday (3:05 p.m. kickoff), Patriot Place is offering fans home field advantage in the shadow of Gillette Stadium.

Fans can relive the Patriots championship history this weekend with visits to The Hall at Patriot Place presented by Raytheon, gear up for Sunday’s game at the Patriots ProShop and the Patriots ProShop Collection and watch the game at one of Patriot Place’s prime viewing locations.

VISIT THE HALL

The Patriots will play in their fifth consecutive AFC Championship Game on Sunday, joining the Oakland Raiders (1973-1977) as the only NFL teams to reach five straight conference championship games in league history. A Patriots win over the Broncos would give them their ninth Super Bowl berth, breaking a tie with Dallas and Pittsburgh for the most in NFL history.

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Fans can visit The Hall at Patriot Place presented by Raytheon to revel in and relive some of the greatest postseason and championship moments in franchise history leading up to kickoff of the AFC Championship game. The Hall features interactive exhibits like Adam Vinatieri’s legendary snow kick against the Oakland Raiders in the 2001-02 AFC Divisional Round, Malcolm Butler’s game-winning interception in Super Bowl XLIX and the four Lombardi Trophies featured in the museum’s Super Bowl Experience Exhibit. The Hall is open Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visit www.thehallatpatriotplace.com for more information.

With the Patriots playing in their fifth straight AFC Championship Game and pursuing their fifth Super Bowl title, The Hall will be offering an “Arrive for 5” deal on Sunday’s admission. Fans can get excited for the AFC Championship Game with a pregame visit to The Hall for only $5.

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Additionally, The Hall is holding a Julian Edelman Look-A-Like contest from now through Super Bowl Sunday (Feb. 7). Fans are encouraged to style themselves like the Patriots wide receiver, strike a pose, take a photo and submit it here. The winner will receive an authentic Patriots helmet signed by Edelman.

GEAR UP

The Patriots are on to the AFC Championship and fans can find the widest selection of authentic Patriots gear, including a selection of Super Bowl XLIX championship merchandise, at the Patriots ProShop and Patriots ProShop Collection. For more information, visit www.patriotsproshop.com. Fans can find additional Patriots merchandise at Olympia Sports, Reebok, EMS, Bed Bath & Beyond, CVS and Christmas Tree Shops.

CATCH THE ACTION

For Patriots fans looking for a great place to watch the AFC and NFC Championship games, Patriot Place has several prime viewing locations:

Bar Louie (232 Patriot Place): Catch the AFC and NFC Championships while enjoying Bar Louie’s delicious menu. For more information, call (508) 623-1195.

CBS Scene Restaurant & Bar (200 Patriot Place): Watch the AFC and NFC Championship games from one of the restaurant’s 145 state-of-the-art graphic projector displays or its 360-square-foot projection wall located at the bar. For more information, visit www.patriot-place.com/cbsscene.

Red Robin (290 Patriot Place): Stop by Red Robin for a gourmet burger, fries and the AFC and NFC Championship games. To view the restaurant’s menu, visit www.redrobin.com/menu.

Skipjack’s Seafood Restaurant (226 Patriot Place): Stop by Skipjack’s to watch the AFC and NFC Championships while enjoying a variety of delicious specials and signature seafood dishes. For more information, call (508) 543-2200.

Splitsville Luxury Lanes™ | Howl at the Moon (220 Patriot Place): Enjoy a game of 10-pin at one of the venue’s 12 luxury bowling lanes or grab a meal while watching the AFC and NFC Championships from one of Splitsville’s many HDTV monitors.

Tavolino (274 Patriot Place): Enjoy gourmet pizzas while watching the AFC and NFC Championship games. For more information, call (508) 543-6543.

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill (275 Patriot Place): Enjoy some great food while catching all the AFC and NFC Championship action from one of the restaurant’s 50 HDTV monitors. For more information, call (508) 543-8629.

Twenty8 Food & Spirits (28 Patriot Place): Enjoy the food and the atmosphere of an upscale restaurant and bar featuring American cuisine while watching the AFC and NFC Championship games.

ENJOY THE WEEKEND

Looking to keep busy until kickoff on Sunday? Visit Patriot Place this weekend to enjoy some of the following activities:

GO ON AN INTERACTIVE ADVENTURE AT 5WITS! A 5Wits adventure into the world of Espionage or 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea will fully immerse you in a vibrant, interactive experience that’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen. You’ll have to solve puzzles, explore new spaces and discover the details of your unique story. Every puzzle you solve, challenge you conquer and mistake you make will change the outcome of the experience, so stay sharp and move fast!

GO SKATING IN THE SHADOW OF GILLETTE STADIUM: Winter Skate at Patriot Place presented by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, an outdoor ice skating rink designed for recreational skating, will be open Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Bundle up, have some fun and get some exercise on the professionally-maintained ice surface. You don’t even have to pack your skates, as on-site rentals are available. Visit for rates and info.

DINE AT PATRIOT PLACE: Patriot Place features 16 dine-in restaurant options, with everything to satisfy a hungry foodie, from sushi to burgers to pizza to fine dining. Check out the options at http://www.patriot-place.com/tags/restaurants.

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