Football is back in Foxborough. The New England Patriots open 2026 training camp on the upper grass fields behind Gillette Stadium, and for the first time in a while there is real buzz around this roster. Drake Maye is coming off a breakout year, the receiver room got a serious upgrade, and the defense has quietly become a problem for the rest of the AFC. Camp is free, it is open to the public, and it is the perfect moment to turn that fandom into something you can hang on the wall. Every plaque below is built from real licensed trading cards on handcrafted wood, ready for the fan cave, the office, or a gift for the Patriots fan in your life.
The Drake Maye 12x15, eight cards of the franchise quarterback on solid wood. The flagship piece for any Patriots fan cave.
When and where camp opens
- Location: the upper grass practice fields behind Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
- Veterans report: Friday, July 24.
- First public practice: Saturday, July 25 at 10:30 a.m.
- Gates open: 9:15 a.m., roughly one hour before each practice. Most sessions run about two hours.
- Any practice moved indoors to the WIN Waste Innovations Field House is closed to the public, so check the team app or the training camp hotline before you drive out.
2026 open practice schedule
Thirteen practices are free and open to the public, running July 25 through August 20. Most sessions start at 10:15 a.m.
- Saturday, July 25 (10:30 a.m.)
- Sunday, July 26 (10:15 a.m.)
- Monday, July 27 (10:00 a.m. walkthrough)
- Tuesday, July 28 (10:15 a.m.)
- Thursday, July 30 (10:15 a.m.)
- Friday, July 31 (10:15 a.m.)
- Saturday, August 1 (10:15 a.m.)
- Monday, August 3 (10:15 a.m.)
- Tuesday, August 4 (10:15 a.m.)
- Friday, August 7 (10:15 a.m.)
- Tuesday, August 11 (10:15 a.m., joint practice with the Colts)
- Wednesday, August 19 (10:15 a.m., joint practice with the Eagles)
- Thursday, August 20 (10:15 a.m., joint practice with the Eagles, final open session)
Tickets, parking, and what to know
- Admission: free for all public practices.
- Parking: free at Gillette Stadium.
- Bring sunscreen, water, and a chair or blanket for the grass. It is an outdoor field, so dress for the weather.
- Practices can move inside on short notice. Confirm the day of your visit on the Patriots website or app, or call the training camp hotline at (508) 549-0001.
- Patriot Place sits right next door for food and shopping before or after practice.
Joint practices
- Indianapolis Colts: Tuesday, August 11 at Gillette Stadium, ahead of the preseason game on August 13.
- Philadelphia Eagles: Wednesday, August 19 and Thursday, August 20 at Gillette Stadium, ahead of the preseason game on August 22.
Who to watch, and how to put them on your wall
These are the current Patriots worth showing up early for, and every one of them has a plaque waiting.
Drake Maye, QB
The 2025 Most Improved Player of the Year threw for more than 4,300 yards with 31 touchdowns and led New England to 14 wins. He is the face of the franchise, and camp is where the next leap starts.
- Drake Maye 12x15, 8 cards: $52
- Drake Maye 8x10, 3 cards: $26
- Drake Maye 6x8, 2 cards: $18
- Drake Maye 4x6, 1 card: $14
Christian Gonzalez, CB
A true shutdown corner and one of the best young defensive backs in the league. When he travels with the opponent's top receiver, the whole defense changes shape.
The current core on one plaque
Want the whole 2026 identity of this team in a single piece? The Patriots Stars 2026 plaque puts Drake Maye, Christian Gonzalez, and Rhamondre Stevenson together on one 8x10, three real cards of the players carrying New England right now.
Prefer the cards themselves? Grab a team set
If you would rather build your own stack, the current-year Patriots team sets are the easy way in. Real licensed cards of Drake Maye and the rest of the roster, ready to display or slide into your collection.
- 2025 Donruss Patriots team set: $12
- 2025 Donruss factory sealed Patriots team set: $14
- Patriots fan plaque pack: Drake Maye 6x8 plus a 2025 Donruss team set: $30
For the history: Patriots legends
The dynasty years still hang the best. For the fan who remembers the runs, we carry the all-time greats and the Super Bowl champions.
- Patriots All-Time Greats 12x15, 8 cards (Brady, Gronkowski and more): $52
- Tom Brady 12x15, 8 cards: $66
- Tom Brady 6x8, 2 cards: $20
- Julian Edelman 12x15, 8 cards: $52
- Super Bowl LI Champions 8x10: $26
- Super Bowl XXXVIII Champions 8x10: $32
Gear up for the season
Camp is the first taste of Patriots football, and a plaque is how you carry it all season long. Whether it is the franchise quarterback, the shutdown corner, or a dynasty legend, each piece is handcrafted wood with a genuine licensed card of the player. The exact card may vary slightly from the one pictured, and you will always get a genuine licensed card of the player.
Shop all Patriots plaques, team sets, and cards
Camp dates and ticket details are set by the team and can change. Always confirm the latest schedule on the Patriots official site before making the trip.