Patriots Announce Training Camp Dates

Foxborough, MA — In just a little over a month from now, the New England Patriots will be reporting to training camp to prepare for their 2016 campaign.

The team announced Thursday that they will open camp on July 27 when veterans report back, with their first practice the next day. The daily practice sessions are free and open to the public. The Patriots Fan Zone Training camp is tentatively scheduled to run through Aug. 16.

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On Monday, Aug. 1, fans are invited to attend the Patriots Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at 5 p.m. Following the ceremonies, the team will conduct their annual in-stadium practice for Patriots Season Ticket Members and Foxborough residents.

The practice schedule is tentative and subject to change. Fans can check the team website for updates or call 508-549-0001.

THURSDAY, JULY 28

• 9:15 – 11:45 a.m. Morning Practice
• 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Patriots Fan Zone

FRIDAY, JULY 29

• 9:15 – 11:45 a.m. Morning Practice
• 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Fan Zone

SATURDAY, JULY 30

• 9:15 – 11:45 a.m. Morning Practice
• 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Fan Zone

SUNDAY, JULY 31

• 9:15 – 11:45 a.m. Morning Practice
• 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Fan Zone

MONDAY,AUGUST 1

• 5:00 p.m. 2016 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for Kevin Faulk outside The Hall at Patriot Place
• 7:00 p.m. In-stadium ticketed practice for Patriots Season Ticket Members and Foxborough residents.

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 Practice host the Chicago Bears at 8:00 p.m.

Information provided by Patriots Media Relations