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Green Bay Packers at New England Patriots: Week 9 Game Guide (2026)

Green Bay Packers at New England Patriots is New England's home game for Week 9 of the 2026 season on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 1:25 PM PT at Gillette Stadium. Current status: upcoming. This page keeps the confirmed game facts and any maintained preview or recap together at the same URL.

Game facts

Confirmed details for Green Bay Packers at New England Patriots. NFL scheduling details can change; this page omits unverified broadcast and game-day information.

Matchup
Green Bay Packers at New England Patriots
Season and week
2026 · Week 9
Date
Pacific kickoff
Venue
Gillette Stadium
Home/away
New England home game
Game status
Scheduled

View the full Patriots schedule

Where to Watch

Kickoff
1:25 PM PT
Local TV
WFXT
National broadcast
FOX is the national television network for this game, with the Patriots schedule also listing WFXT in the Boston market.
Official Patriots game page

WFXT: Patriots schedule lists this as the local TV outlet for the New England market.

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Game Day Guide

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This is a Sunday afternoon Patriots home game at Gillette Stadium, and the biggest planning takeaway is simple: use the stadium’s standing parking and entry rules, then plan around the confirmed FOX/WFXT broadcast if you are watching from New England. General parking is free, but stadium-side parking passes are already sold out, and lot access rules matter, including the 4-hours-before-kickoff opening window. Fans should also be ready for mobile-only tickets, a cashless stadium, and a strict bag policy. The only matchup-specific special noted so far is the Patriots’ planned celebration of the 10th anniversary of Super Bowl LI, so there may be added pregame or in-game recognition even though the club has not yet published a full game-day schedule. View Game Day GuideHide Game Day Guide

This is a Sunday afternoon Patriots home game at Gillette Stadium, and the biggest planning takeaway is simple: use the stadium’s standing parking and entry rules, then plan around the confirmed FOX/WFXT broadcast if you are watching from New England. General parking is free, but stadium-side parking passes are already sold out, and lot access rules matter, including the 4-hours-before-kickoff opening window. Fans should also be ready for mobile-only tickets, a cashless stadium, and a strict bag policy. The only matchup-specific special noted so far is the Patriots’ planned celebration of the 10th anniversary of Super Bowl LI, so there may be added pregame or in-game recognition even though the club has not yet published a full game-day schedule.

Important Alerts

  • Info

    Super Bowl LI anniversary recognition is planned

    The Patriots say this game will include a celebration of the 10th anniversary of Super Bowl LI. Expect some form of recognition tied to the matchup, but the club has not yet posted a full ceremony or fan-program schedule for the day.

    Source

  • Info

    General guidance: Stadium-side parking passes are sold out

    Gillette says stadium-side parking passes are sold out at this time. General parking is still available on the opposite side of Route 1, but fans should not assume they can buy a closer pass on game day.

    Source

  • Info

    General guidance: Tickets are mobile-only and the stadium is cashless

    All tickets must be on a mobile device, and the venue is cashless. Fans should download the app early, add tickets to Apple Wallet or Google Pay if possible, and be ready to use card or contactless payment only.

    Source

Getting There

  • General parking on the opposite side of Route 1

    Best for fans driving in who want the standard free parking setup and do not need a stadium-side pass.

    Gillette says free general parking is available for all ticket holders on the opposite side of Route 1. Lots open 4 hours before kickoff and close 2 hours after day games, so build your arrival and exit plans around those windows.

    Transportation details

  • Foxboro Terminals parking

    Useful if you want an off-site parking option with a defined walk to the stadium.

    Gillette lists Foxboro Terminals at 208 North St., at the intersection of North St. and Route 1, as a parking option. The lots open 4 hours before the start of the event and are described as a 10-minute walk from the stadium.

    Transportation details

  • Rideshare drop-off and pickup at Lot 15

    Best for fans who do not want to deal with postgame traffic or parking logistics.

    Uber and Lyft use Lot 15, adjacent to Bass Pro Shops, as the designated drop-off and pickup point. Gillette says riders should schedule through the app, and the shortest postgame route is to exit via the CVS Health gate and follow the pedestrian path.

    Transportation details

  • MBTA Commuter Rail special event service

    Worth checking for fans trying to avoid driving, but the exact Nov. 8 timetable still needs game-day confirmation.

    Gillette says MBTA Commuter Rail service is now available on weekdays and that MBTA Commuter Rail and Keolis will provide special event train service throughout the 2026 Patriots season. The stadium page does not publish this game’s exact train schedule, so confirm the day’s service before you leave.

    Transportation details

Parking

  • Free general parking

    Gillette says free general parking is available on the opposite side of Route 1 for all ticket holders. Parking lots open 4 hours before kickoff and close 2 hours after day games; vehicles should fit in a 9’ x 18’ space, and oversized vehicles may be restricted.

    Parking details

  • Stadium-side parking passes

    The stadium says stadium-side parking passes are sold out at this time. If additional passes are released in advance for Patriots home games, that would be handled separately by the venue.

    Parking details

  • Foxboro Terminals parking

    Foxboro Terminals, 208 North St. at Route 1, is listed as a parking option. The lots open 4 hours before the start of the event and are described as a 10-minute walk from the stadium.

    Parking details

Game Day Timeline

  1. Typical: 4 hours before kickoff

    Parking lots open

    Gillette’s standard parking window opens 4 hours before kickoff for the game-day lots and other listed parking areas.

  2. Typical: 90 minutes after the game

    Accessible shuttle service continues

    For guests using the accessible shuttle setup, service back to Lot 55 runs until 90 minutes following the game.

  3. Typical: 75 minutes after the game ends

    Lot 55 exit restriction lifts

    Gillette says guests using the free accessible parking option cannot exit the lot until 75 minutes after the conclusion of the game.

Tailgates & Pregame

  • Official listing

    Recurring option: Shawn’s NE Patriots Tailgating Club

    Location: Foxborough

    Starts: Check venue for this game

    A Patriots fan registry listing for a dedicated tailgating community made up of season-ticket holders and tailgaters from New England and beyond. It is an ongoing fan group, not a one-off Packers-specific event notice.

    Event details

Watch Parties

  • Viewing option: The Greatest Bar

    Location: 262 Friend St., Boston, MA 02114

    Starts: 10:30 a.m. ET

    Official Patriots fan-club bar listing with multiple floors and wall-to-wall TVs. Its posted Sunday hours make it a practical Boston watch option for game day.

    Specials
    • Multiple floors
    • Wall-to-wall TVs
    Event details

  • Viewing option: Winners Sports Bar & Grill

    Location: 361 Ferry Street, Everett, MA 02149

    Starts: 11:00 a.m. ET

    Official Patriots registry listing with over 15 TVs and one full HD projector. The associated Patriots club page says the manager will give audio on every game and that the club meets every Patriots game day there.

    Specials
    • Over 15 TVs
    • One full HD projector
    • Audio on every game
    Event details

Stadium Tips

  • Use mobile tickets only

    All tickets are mobile-only. Download the Gillette Stadium app early and add tickets to Apple Wallet or Google Pay if you want the fastest entry setup.

    Official information

  • Expect a cashless stadium

    Gillette is completely cashless. Bring a card or use contactless payment, or use Cash-to-Card kiosks if you need to convert cash to a Visa prepaid card.

    Official information

  • Follow the bag policy closely

    Permitted bags include a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag up to 11" x 11", a clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bag up to 12" x 12" x 6", or a small wristlet/handheld wallet up to 6.5" x 4.5".

    Official information

  • Everyone needs a ticket and screening

    Gillette says every person entering, including infants and small children, must have a ticket and consent to screening.

    Official information

  • Accessible parking has separate entry guidance

    Licensed ADA parking is restricted to patrons with a valid state-issued placard or plate. For Patriots games, guests with mobility issues but no placard should enter P7 from the south or P2 from the north and ask the cashier for close parking, subject to availability.

    Official information

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