Fan Guide To 2015 Patriots Training Camp
The defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots don't kick off the 2015-16 season until September 10. But football season has officially arrived.
Gillette Stadium will be bustling once again as the team opens training camp on July 30 in advance of the upcoming season.
The Patriots hold training camp practices throughout August that are free and open to the public on the practice field next to Gillette Stadium.
On days that rain forces the team to practice indoors, fans will not be able to attend.
For more information on specific training camp sessions, visit the team's website. The site will be updated throughout the summer and fans can also call the training camp information hotline the day they are planning to attend. The number is (508) 549-0001.
Here is everything you need to know about attending 2015 Patriots Training Camp.
Parking
Fans can park for free as they head to Foxboro for training camp. If you're arriving from the north, you should enter the parking lot through the P6 entrance. Fans coming from the south can enter the parking lot through the P8 entrance. For a complete map of Gillette Stadium's parking lots, visit the team's website.
During practices, fans can buy concessions such as sausages, hot dogs, frozen lemonade, and cold drinks, and more. Concession stands are located throughout the practice facility and surrounding area.
Autographs
Fans looking to get up close with their favorite Patriots are in luck. Each day, several players are chosen to make their way around the practice field to sign autographs for fans.
Fan Zone
In the parking lot near the Patriots practice facility is a Fan Zone open to people of all ages. The football-themed area features games, music, concessions and appearances from Patriots alumni and cheerleaders.
Not all items can be brought in to Patriots training camp. Alcohol is prohibited, as are bullhorns and air horns, coolers, video cameras and several other items. For a complete list of prohibited items, visit the Training Camp section of the Patriots website.
The Hall At Patriot Place
In addition to looking at what this year's team has to offer, fans can also take a look at Patriot past. The Hall at Patriots Place has a host of interactive displays and artifacts. A new exhibit for this year is the Super Bowl Experience. This allows fans to view all four of the franchise's Lombardi trophies and Super Bowl rings. Entrance to the facility is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and active military, $5 for children 5-12 years old, and free of charge for children under five.
