The New England Patriots are giving fans one more chance to rally behind their team before Super Bowl LX - and they’re doing it in true Foxborough fashion.
On Sunday, Feb. 1, Gillette Stadium will host a send-off rally for the AFC champs as they gear up for their showdown with the Seattle Seahawks.
The gates open at 9 a.m. ET, but the action kicks off even earlier, with parking lots opening at 8 a.m.
Fans making the trip can expect a full morning of celebration, capped off by a team departure that signals the final leg of the Patriots’ Super Bowl journey.
Here’s how the morning will unfold:
- 8:00 a.m. ET - Parking lots open
- 9:00 a.m. ET - Gates open
- 9:30 a.m. ET - Entertainment gets underway
- 10:00 a.m. ET - Dropkick Murphys take the stage
- 10:30 a.m. ET - Official program begins
- 11:15 a.m. ET - Program wraps up
- **11:30 a.m. ET (approx.)
** - Team buses depart for T.F. Green Airport
The rally will feature remarks from Patriots ownership, head coach Mike Vrabel, and team captains, offering fans a chance to hear directly from the leaders of a squad that’s battled its way back to the biggest stage in football. And yes, the Dropkick Murphys - Boston’s own - will be there to crank up the energy with a live performance that’s sure to get the crowd rocking.
Admission to the rally is free, but fans will need a ticket to enter the stadium. Those tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, with registration opening Thursday morning via the Patriots’ official website and social media platforms. For those who can’t make it in person, the team will also provide a live stream of the event.
It’s a fitting send-off for a team that’s once again captured the hearts of New England. With kickoff for Super Bowl LX scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
ET on Sunday, Feb. 8, the countdown is officially on. But before the Patriots board that plane, they’ll take one last moment to feel the love from the home crowd - and if history is any indication, Gillette will be rocking.