Football is almost here. 

The New England Patriots return to Gillette Stadium for the start of training camp and will welcome fans back on Wednesday. 

The Patriots announced the dates and times for the first four practices this week.

Gates will open at 8 a.m. and practice is set to begin at 9:30 a.m., with players beginning to walk out around 9:10 a.m. 

Dates and times for more training camp dates will be announced at a later time. 

Also, the Patriots will be holding joint Practice session at Green Bay on Wednesday, Aug. 16 and Thursday, Aug. 17 before facing off against the Packers in a preseason game on Saturday, Aug. 19. They will then head to Tennessee for joint practices on Tuesday, Aug. 22 and Wednesday Aug. 23 before the preseason-finale against the Titans on Friday, Aug. 25.

Here is the full schedule: 

Wednesday, July 26 

9:30-11:30 a.m.

Thursday, July 27 

9:30-11:30 a.m.

Friday, July 28 

9:30-11:30 a.m.

Sunday, July 30 

Time TBD

For more information, check the team website. 

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