Patriots Fans Brave the Cold as Team Heads to Super Bowl LX
The temperature may have been frigid in Foxborough, but that didn’t stop thousands of Patriots fans from showing up - and showing out - as New England officially began its journey to Super Bowl LX.
Gillette Stadium was buzzing Sunday morning, as die-hard fans packed the plaza for a spirited sendoff rally. Some even went shirtless in the freezing cold, a testament to the kind of passion that’s long defined Patriots Nation. The energy was electric, the kind of scene that makes it clear: this fanbase believes.
The rally had all the ingredients of a classic New England celebration. The Patriots cheerleaders brought the energy, former players made appearances, and Boston’s own Dropkick Murphys turned the volume up with a half-hour set that had the crowd rocking.
Then came the speeches - and they didn’t disappoint.
Team owner Robert Kraft took the mic and delivered a simple but powerful message to the fans: “We thank you all for how special you are. We hope to bring a seventh treasure back here to all of you.”
Kraft knows what another Lombardi Trophy would mean to this region. It’s not just about banners - it’s about legacy.
Head coach Mike Vrabel followed with a rallying cry that’s quickly become part of this team’s identity. Channeling the now-viral moment from wide receiver Mack Hollins before the AFC Championship Game, Vrabel stepped up and shouted, “Warriors, come out and play!”
But Vrabel didn’t stop at theatrics. His message to the fans was heartfelt.
“This is beyond my wildest dreams for the fans to have embraced us in the first year of this program the way that you have,” he said. “I said all along, if our players played up to the standard that you guys expected and the effort in which they would play and their style of football, you would come out.
And come out you did. So thank you.”
It’s been a whirlwind season for the Patriots under Vrabel, and this rally was a reflection of how quickly the team has reconnected with its core identity - tough, gritty, and built on mutual respect between the locker room and the fanbase.
The team captains were next to take the stage. Drake Maye, Marcus Jones, Hunter Henry, Robert Spillane, Harold Landry III, and Brenden Schooler all stepped up in front of the crowd. Maye, the rookie quarterback who’s quickly become the face of the franchise, was met with chants of “MVP” as he grabbed the mic.
“First off, I want to thank you guys. You guys have been great all season,” Maye said.
“We wouldn’t be here without you guys. What a journey, and we still have more left to do.
Shoutout to these guys. Love you guys.
Celebrate when we get back. Go Pats, baby.”
With that, the rally wrapped up, and the team boarded buses bound for T.F. Green Airport in Warwick, Rhode Island. Next stop: Santa Clara.
The Patriots are set to face the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX on Sunday, February 8 at Levi’s Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET.
This marks New England’s 12th Super Bowl appearance - the most in NFL history. At 6-5 on the sport’s biggest stage, they’re tied with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the most Super Bowl wins. One more, and they stand alone.
The mission is clear. The team is locked in. And if Sunday morning was any indication, Patriots Nation is ready to ride.