Patriots' first training camp practice July 30
Rejoice, Patriots fans, relief from the Red Sox season is drawing near"
OR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 29, 2015
Veterans report to training camp one month from today; first public practice set for Thurs., July 30.
First preseason game now just 45 days away.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Now that summer has arrived, the countdown to kickoff for the upcoming NFL season has officially begun. The New England Patriots will report to training camp one month from today and will kick off the 2015 preseason at Gillette Stadium against the Green Bay Packers just 45 days from now, on Thurs., Aug. 13. This year marks the 56th annual training camp for the Patriots, including their 13th consecutive camp at Gillette Stadium. Veterans will report to camp on Wed., July 29. The following day, the Patriots are scheduled for their first training camp practice on Thurs., July 30, on the fields behind Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots’ 2015 Training Camp is presented by Optum and the daily practice sessions are free and open to the public. The Patriots will practice once daily and have confirmed that they will be conducting practices on Thurs., July 30 through Sun., Aug. 2. As dates and times for training camp are confirmed, they will be updated on the Patriots website, www.patriots.com/trainingcamp. Additionally, the Patriots will hold joint practices with the New Orleans Saints at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., ahead of their preseason matchup. The joint practices will be held on Wed., Aug. 19 and Thurs., Aug. 20 ahead of the game on Sat., Aug. 23 in New Orleans.
Fans and media who plan to attend practices are encouraged to check the Patriots website for daily updates. Fans can also call the training camp hotline for updates by dialing (508) 549-0001.
Patriots fans are also encouraged to attend the 2015 Patriots Hall of Fame Induction ceremonies for Houston Antwine and Willie McGinest on Wed., Aug. 5 at 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public and is held on the NRG Plaza outside The Hall at Patriot Place presented by Raytheon. Following the hall of fame induction, the Patriots will host their annual in-stadium practice for Season Ticket Members and Foxborough residents inside Gillette Stadium at 7 p.m.
Important Upcoming Dates: Practices from July 29-Aug. 2 are expected to be in the morning. Times are still to be determined.
Wed., July 29
Patriots veterans report to training camp.
Thurs., July 30
Time TBD Patriots 2015 Training Camp presented by Optum officially opens with first public practice.
Fri., July 31
Time TBD Patriots 2015 Training Camp practice presented by Optum
Sat., Aug. 1
Time TBD Patriots 2015 Training Camp practice presented by Optum
Sun., Aug. 2
Time TBD Patriots 2015 Training Camp practice presented by Optum
Practice dates and times for the week of Aug. 3 and beyond are still to be determined (check www.patriots.com/trainingcamp for daily updates).
Wed., Aug. 5
5 p.m. Patriots 2015 Hall of Fame Induction of Houston Antwine and Willie McGinest
7 p.m. Patriots in-stadium practice for Season Ticket Members and Foxborough residents (Gillette Stadium)
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Thurs., Aug. 13
7:30 p.m. New England Patriots vs. Green Bay Packers
Wed., Aug. 19-Thurs., Aug. 20
Patriots at New Orleans Saints training camp for joint practices.
Sat, Aug. 22
7:30 p.m. New England Patriots at New Orleans Saints
Fri., Aug. 28
7:30 p.m. New England Patriots at Carolina Panthers
Thurs., Sept. 3
7:30 p.m. New England Patriots vs. N.Y. Giants
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