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Today is Sunday, May 31, 2026 (ET)
Are the New England Patriots Playing Tonight? No.
No Game Today
The New England Patriots are not in action today.
The New England Patriots are not playing on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Their next game is Thursday, August 13 — a Preseason Wk 1 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts at Gillette Stadium. The 2026 New England Patriots schedule features 20 total games — 3 preseason and 17 regular-season — with most broadcasts on FOX, CBS, NBC, ABC/ESPN, Amazon Prime Video, and Netflix.
How to Watch the New England Patriots in 2026
- CBS — 8 games
- NBC — 2 games
- Prime Video — 2 games
- FOX — 2 games
- ABC/ESPN — 1 game
Watch on Fubo Covers 13 of 20 games this season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the New England Patriots playing tonight?
No. The New England Patriots are not in action on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Their next game is Thursday, August 13 against the Indianapolis Colts.
When is the next New England Patriots game?
Thursday, August 13 — home against the Indianapolis Colts (Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA).
What channel is the next New England Patriots game on?
The next game is scheduled to air on TBD (network announced closer to game day). NFL flex schedules may change broadcasters for Sunday afternoon games up to six days before kickoff.
How many games are on the New England Patriots 2026 schedule?
The New England Patriots have 20 total games — 3 preseason and 17 regular-season.
How can I watch the New England Patriots this season?
Most New England Patriots games air on FOX, CBS, or NBC for Sunday afternoon and primetime slots. ABC/ESPN broadcasts Monday Night Football, Amazon Prime Video has exclusive Thursday Night Football, and Netflix airs a small number of exclusive games. Fubo carries FOX, CBS, NBC, ABC/ESPN, and NFL Network — covering the bulk of the schedule.
All times shown in ET. See the full New England Patriots schedule →