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The Patriots will begin their preseason run when the Colts come to Gillette Stadium on Thursday night.
Pats fans are unlikely to see the team's biggest names take the field after they participated in a joint practice with the Colts. New England coach Mike Vrabel told reporters that quarterback Drake Maye is not expected to play against Indianapolis, and other stars may only see limited action.
That means the players sitting lower on the depth chart will have opportunities to solidify their spots on the roster.
Here is everything you need to know about Patriots vs. Colts, including TV and streaming options for Thursday's preseason game.
How to watch Patriots vs. Colts tonight: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: WBZ-TV
- Live stream:fubo
The Patriots vs. Colts game will air locally on WBZ-TV. The preseason game will also be available to stream on fubo.
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Patriots vs. Colts preseason game date, start time
- Date: Thursday, Aug. 13
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
The Patriots vs. Colts game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, Aug. 13. The game will be played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
New England Patriots preseason schedule 2026
| Week | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
| 1 | Aug. 13 | vs. Colts | 7:30 p.m. | WBZ-TV, fubo |
| 2 | Aug. 22 | vs. Eagles | 7 p.m. | WBZ-TV, NFL Network, fubo |
| 3 | Aug. 27 | at Browns | 8 p.m. | Prime Video |
New England Patriots schedule 2026
| Week | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| 1 | Sept. 9 | at Seahawks | 8:20 p.m. |
| 2 | Sept. 20 | vs. Steelers | 1 p.m. |
| 3 | Sept. 27 | at Jaguars | 1 p.m. |
| 4 | Oct. 4 | at Bills | 1 p.m. |
| 5 | Oct. 11 | vs. Raiders | 1 p.m. |
| 6 | Oct. 18 | vs. Jets | 1 p.m. |
| 7 | Oct. 22 | at Bears | 8:15 p.m. |
| 8 | Nov. 1 | at Dolphins | 4:25 p.m. |
| 9 | Nov. 8 | vs. Packers | 4:25 p.m. |
| 10 | Nov. 15 | vs. Lions (Germany) | 9:30 a.m. |
| 11 | BYE | — | — |
| 12 | Nov. 29 | at Chargers | 8:20 p.m. |
| 13 | Dec. 6 | vs. Bills | 4:25 p.m. |
| 14 | Dec. 10 | vs. Vikings | 8:15 p.m. |
| 15 | Dec. 21 | at Chiefs | 8:15 p.m. |
| 16 | Dec. 27 | at Jets | 1 p.m. |
| 17 | TBD | vs. Broncos | TBD |
| 18 | TBD | vs. Dolphins | TBD |