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New England Patriots at New York Jets: Week 16 Game Guide (2026)

New England Patriots at New York Jets is New England's away game for Week 16 of the 2026 season on Sunday, December 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM PT at MetLife 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 New England Patriots at New York Jets. NFL scheduling details can change; this page omits unverified broadcast and game-day information.

Matchup
New England Patriots at New York Jets
Season and week
2026 · Week 16
Date
Pacific kickoff
Venue
MetLife Stadium
Home/away
New England away game
Game status
Scheduled

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Where to Watch

Kickoff
10:00 AM PT
Local TV
CBS / WBZ

CBS / WBZ: Official Patriots schedule listing for this game in New England.

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Game Day Guide

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Patriots fans heading to East Rutherford should plan around an early-day arrival: MetLife Stadium lists parking lots opening at 8:00 a.m. and stadium doors at 11:00 a.m. for this 1:00 p.m. Sunday kickoff, which gives you a workable buffer before kickoff. If you are driving, the official parking permit requirement still applies, so sort out parking or use the off-site shuttle option before you leave home. If you are taking transit, NJ TRANSIT’s Meadowlands Rail Line is the main rail answer, with Secaucus Junction as the transfer point. For fans staying in New England, the official broadcast plan is CBS/WBZ, with 98.5 FM The Sports Hub on radio, and Patriots fan-bar listings give several practical places to watch locally. View Game Day GuideHide Game Day Guide

Patriots fans heading to East Rutherford should plan around an early-day arrival: MetLife Stadium lists parking lots opening at 8:00 a.m. and stadium doors at 11:00 a.m. for this 1:00 p.m. Sunday kickoff, which gives you a workable buffer before kickoff. If you are driving, the official parking permit requirement still applies, so sort out parking or use the off-site shuttle option before you leave home. If you are taking transit, NJ TRANSIT’s Meadowlands Rail Line is the main rail answer, with Secaucus Junction as the transfer point. For fans staying in New England, the official broadcast plan is CBS/WBZ, with 98.5 FM The Sports Hub on radio, and Patriots fan-bar listings give several practical places to watch locally.

Important Alerts

  • Info

    Arrival timing is front-loaded

    For this game, the stadium page lists parking lots opening at 8:00 a.m. and doors at 11:00 a.m. That makes the morning the best window for parking, tailgating, and a calmer entry before the 1:00 p.m. kickoff.

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  • Info

    General guidance: Parking still requires a permit

    Jets parking is permit-based. If you do not have a pre-paid permit, use the official off-site option rather than assuming you can buy stadium parking on arrival.

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  • Info

    General guidance: No re-entry for most events

    MetLife says there is a no re-entry policy for most events. Bring what you need with you and do not count on leaving and coming back after you enter.

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  • Info

    General guidance: Bag rules are strict

    Only a clear bag up to 12" x 6" x 12", a small clutch up to 4.5" x 6.5", or a one-gallon clear freezer bag is allowed, with medical exceptions after inspection.

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Getting There

  • NJ TRANSIT Meadowlands Rail Line

    Best for fans who want the standard event-day rail option and a direct game-day shuttle flow through Secaucus Junction.

    NJ TRANSIT says the Meadowlands Rail Line runs for every Jets or Giants home game to and from Secaucus Junction. Event schedules are posted closer to the game date, and the mobile app supports event-based tickets that are valid only for the selected event date.

    Transportation details

  • Bus service to Lot K

    Good for fans using a bus transfer or stadium-directed transit rather than driving straight to a lot.

    MetLife says bus drop-off and pick-up is in Lot K near the Quest Diagnostics Performance Center, accessible via the MetLife Gate.

    Transportation details

  • Taxi and limousine drop-off

    Useful for fans being dropped off rather than parking or taking the rail shuttle.

    The stadium’s parking guidance identifies taxi and limousine drop-off and pick-up as a separate arrival mode.

    Transportation details

  • Park-and-ride train option

    A practical backup for fans who want to drive partway and finish by train.

    MetLife’s parking guidance lists Park and Ride (Train) as an arrival option, with the rail system centered on Secaucus Junction transfers.

    Transportation details

Parking

  • Pre-paid stadium parking

    A pre-paid parking permit is required for Jets parking at MetLife Stadium. For this game, the stadium event page lists lots opening at 8:00 a.m., which is the clearest day-of timing posted.

    Parking details

  • Off-site lot with shuttle

    Fans without a pre-paid permit may use the off-site lot at 20 Murray Hill Parkway, East Rutherford, with shuttle service to Lot G.

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  • Charter bus parking

    MetLife’s NFL parking page assigns charter buses to Lot L.

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  • Tailgating parking rule

    Tailgating is allowed only in the space occupied by the vehicle, under the one-car/one-spot rule.

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Game Day Timeline

  1. 8:00 a.m. ET

    Parking lots open

    For this game, MetLife lists parking lots opening at 8:00 a.m. ET.

  2. 11:00 a.m. ET

    Doors open

    MetLife lists stadium doors opening at 11:00 a.m. ET, which gives fans a two-hour cushion before kickoff.

  3. 1:00 p.m. ET

    Kickoff

    Patriots at Jets is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 27, 2026.

  4. Typical: Three or more hours before and after each Jets day game

    Rail service window

    The Jets’ transportation FAQ says trains run three or more hours before and after each Jets day game.

Tailgates & Pregame

  • Official listing

    Recurring option: Permitted stadium tailgating

    Location: MetLife Stadium parking areas

    Starts: Check venue for this game

    Tailgating is permitted only in the parking space occupied by the vehicle, subject to stadium rules and the one-car/one-spot policy. Open spaces are not for tailgating.

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Watch Parties

  • Viewing option: The Greatest Bar

    Location: 262 Friend St, Boston, MA 02114

    Starts: Check venue for this game

    Official Patriots bar and a documented watch-party destination in Boston, with multiple floors and wall-to-wall TVs. Useful if you want a Patriots-focused crowd in the city.

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  • Viewing option: Canton Junction Sports Pub

    Location: 399 Neponset St, Canton, MA

    Starts: Check venue for this game

    Patriots fan-bar listing with a 14-foot projection screen and lots of TVs. The page is useful as a regular viewing option, not a confirmed special event.

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  • Viewing option: Bootleggers Prohibition Pub

    Location: 234 Chandler St, Worcester, MA

    Starts: Check venue for this game

    Official Patriots fan-bar registry listing in Worcester. The listing supports it as a place to watch, even though no separate game-day party is confirmed here.

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  • Viewing option: River Casino & Sports Bar

    Location: 53 High St, Nashua, NH

    Starts: Check venue for this game

    Patriots fan-bar registry listing with 40 screens, including three projectors. Good option for viewers who want a heavy-TV setup in southern New Hampshire.

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  • Viewing option: Snookers Sports Billiards Bar & Grill

    Location: 53 Ashburton St, Providence, RI

    Starts: Check venue for this game

    Rhode Island sports-bar listing in the Patriots fan registry. The page supports it as a viewing option, but not as a confirmed special watch party.

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Stadium Tips

  • Use the bag policy, not guesswork

    Allowed bags are limited to a clear bag up to 12" x 6" x 12", a small clutch up to 4.5" x 6.5", or a one-gallon clear freezer bag. Medically necessary items are allowed after inspection.

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  • Plan for a one-way visit

    MetLife says most events are no re-entry. If you leave, do not assume you can simply walk back in without approval.

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  • Bring your tickets ready to scan

    The stadium’s event-day flow and Jets parking guidance make mobile preparation important; parking passes must be ready on your phone or in printed form before arrival.

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  • Know the disabled-access parking requirement

    MetLife says ticket holders with disabilities must have a valid ADA license plate or ADA hang tag to access the Sports Complex.

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  • Bag check is available outside gates

    If you arrive with something not allowed in the stadium, bag check is available outside each open gate, with additional locations noted by the Jets.

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