Patriots schedule release tracker: Leaks, rumors, news, and more
The New England Patriots already knew their 2025 opponents back in January, but they are now about to find out when they will play them. The NFL will announce its regular season schedule on Wednesday, May 14, at 8 p.m. ET.
Traditionally, the NFL schedule release is preceded by plenty of leaks, rumors and prior announcements. In order to stay on top of things and up to date with credible information, we have set up our Pats Pulpit Schedule Release Tracker.
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Patriots 2025 opponents
Home: Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, Las Vegas Raiders, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, New York Giants
Road: Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Tennessee Titans, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Patriots' win total predictions courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook.
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5/8: The NFL will announce its international games on Tuesday, May 13 on the NFL Network show Good Morning Football.
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5/8: The NFL broadcast partners will release some of their games before the official schedule release:
NBC: Monday, May 12 (on the TODAY Show)
FOX: Monday, May 12
Prime Video: Monday, May 12
ESPN: Tuesday, May 13 (on Good Morning America)
CBS: Wednesday, May 14 (on CBS Mornings)
Netflix: Wednesday, May 14
4/29: The Patriots will introduce new alternate uniforms this season as part of the NFL's Rivalry program. | Source
3/31: The Patriots are exploring possible joint practices with the Commanders and Vikings. | Source
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