New England Patriots 2018 Preseason Schedule, TV Info, And More

FOXBOROUGH, MA — It's been over six months since the New England Patriots have played a football game, but now it's time for the team to get back on the field.

The team has been conducting training camp practices since July 26, with the first preseason game scheduled for Aug. 9. The Patriots will play four exhibition games, including the traditional Week 4 game against the New York Giants.

While the preseason games are not the most important games of the year, they give coaches and fans a chance to see the 90 players who are fighting to be on the 53-man roster on Week 1 of the NFL regular season.

Below is the preseason schedule for the Patriots, along with kickoff times. All four games will be on the Patriots Preseason Network, which is WBZ for those in the Boston media market. If you're not near a TV, you can listen to Dan Roche and Matt Chatham call the game on 98.5 The Sports Hub. If you're looking for Bob Socci and Scott Zolak, they'll be working the WBZ broadcast before returning to radio for the regular season.

The contests start to count on Sept. 9 when the Patriots kick off the regular season at home against the Houston Texans.

All games are available online on NFL Game Pass.

• Week 1 - Vs. Washington Redskins, Aug. 9 at 7:30 p.m.
• Week 2 - Vs. Philadelphia Eagles, Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m.
• Week 3 - At Carolina Panthers, Aug. 24 at 7:30 p.m.
• Week 4 - At New York Giants, Aug. 30 at 7 p.m.

If you're going to Gillette Stadium, parking at the stadium is $40 for cars and motorcycles and $150 for buses, limos, and RVs. The lots open four hours before kickoff and close two hours after the game. The stadium gates open about two hours before the start of the game.

Click here to get tickets for both preseason and regular season games.

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