2018 New England Patriots Training Camp Information And More

FOXBOROUGH, MA — The 2018 New England Patriots return to work this week as training camp at Gillette Stadium kicks off. The annual preseason practices is a chance for fans to see their favorite players up close and a preview of what some of the new guys can do.

All training camp sessions will take place at Gillette Stadium, including one evening practice inside the stadium for season ticket holders and Foxborough residents.

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

Location

As mentioned, all practices during training camp will take place on the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium. Admission and parking is free.

The First Dates

Here's when the practice sessions for the first few days of camp will take place. The gates open at 8 a.m. each morning and the fan activity area closes an hour after the end of practice.

• July 26 - 9:15 a.m.
• July 27 - 9:15 a.m.
• July 28 - 9:15 a.m.
• July 29 - 9:15 a.m.

The In-Stadium Practice

July 30's session will take place inside Gillette Stadium and start at 7 p.m. The event is open to only season ticket holders and Foxborough residents. Click here for more information.

Parking

Fans arriving from the north should use the P6 entrance and those traveling from the south south are asked to use the P8 entrance. Pedestrian walkways to the fields are available from all open parking lots.

Click here for the parking map.

Prohibited Items

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