New England Patriots Preseason Schedule 2025: Date, Time, TV Channel, Streaming Options

The New England Patriots will play three preseason games in August 2025 – starting at home and wrapping up on national prime-time – giving fans a preview of the team ahead of the regular season. Here’s a full look at the Patriots’ 2025 preseason schedule, including dates, opponents, times, and broadcast info.

Full 2025 Patriots Preseason Schedule and TV Channel

Week 1 @ Commanders, August 8

• Venue: Gillette Stadium
• Start Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Channel: CBS / WUSA9

Week 2 vs Vikings, August 16

• Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium
• Start Time: 1:00 p.m.
• Channel: WBZ / PATRIOTS PRESEASON NETWORK

Week 3 vs the Giants, August 23

• Venue: MetLife Stadium
• Start Time: 8:00 p.m.
• Channel: Prime Video

Can You Watch Patriots Preseason Games Without a Cable Network?

Yes, there are several ways to watch the Patriots’ preseason without a cable network. Fans can stream all three of the Patriots’ 2025 NFL preseason games on NFL+.

Other ways to stream the games are DirecTV Choice (free trial), Fubo TV (most expensive), and YouTube TV.

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Storylines & Players to Watch

• Drake Maye faced early preseason pressure, including a critical fumble in Week 1 that drew a sharp coaching rebuke from Mike Vrabel. Maye’s ability to learn and make better decisions will be pivotal moving forward.
• Backup quarterbacks Joshua Dobbs and Ben Wooldridge will be under the microscope as they vie for playing time—with Dobbs recovering from a rocky start in practice and Wooldridge building off a solid preseason debut.

• Will Campbell, the 4th overall pick, anchors the offensive line as starting left tackle, while Jared Wilson vies for roles at center and guard. Their performance is key to Maye’s development.
• Ben Brown is emerging as a versatile lineman – shifting into a starting guard spot amid injuries and making a push for a roster spot.

• Stefon Diggs, coming off an ACL injury, remains a question mark for the preseason. Coach Mike Vrabel skirted confirmation on his availability amidst a tense media exchange, adding to preseason intrigue.
• Meanwhile, Kayshon Boutte continues to solidify his role as a reliable offensive option, earning praise for his consistency and effort during camp

4. Running Back Depth

• Behind Rhamondre Stevenson, young backs like TreVeyon Henderson will look to carve out roles. The Patriots could carry four RBs if special teams value is high.

5. Vrabel’s Tough Culture

• New head coach Mike Vrabel has already made headlines for stepping in during practice scuffles. His physical, no-nonsense approach is setting the tone for camp.

6. Defensive Front Seven

• The addition of Milton Williams alongside Christian Barmore and Keion White gives New England a formidable defensive line. Preseason reps will reveal rotations.