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Here's the New England Patriots' 2026 schedule
TL;DR
The New England Patriots have announced their 2026 schedule, starting with a preseason game on August 13 against the Indianapolis Colts and a regular season opener on September 9 against the Seattle Seahawks.
Key points
- New England Patriots released their 2026 schedule
- Preseason starts on August 13 against Indianapolis
- Regular season opener is on September 9 against Seattle
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The New England Patriots have released the team's 2026 schedule. The preseason opens on Aug. 13 at home against Indianapolis, and the regular season opens Sept. 9 at Seattle, in a Super Bowl rematch.
Here's the schedule, as announced by the team on Thursday, May 14.
Dec 1, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) throws a pass during the first quarter against the New York Giants at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
2026 Preseason Schedule
Thursday, Aug. 13 Indianapolis Colts 7:30 p.m. WBZ+Patriots Preseason TV Network
Saturday, Aug. 22 Philadelphia Eagles 7:00 p.m. WBZ+Patriots Preseason TV Network
Thursday, Aug. 27 at Cleveland Browns 8:00 p.m. Prime Video
2026 Regular Season Schedule
Wednesday, Sept. 9 at Seattle Seahawks 8:20 p.m. NBC
Q&A
What is the New England Patriots' 2026 preseason schedule?
The Patriots' 2026 preseason schedule begins on August 13 with a home game against the Indianapolis Colts.
When does the New England Patriots' regular season start in 2026?
The regular season for the New England Patriots starts on September 9, 2026, against the Seattle Seahawks.
Who do the New England Patriots play in their first game of the 2026 season?
The New England Patriots play the Seattle Seahawks in their first game of the 2026 regular season.
