The dates have been set for the New England Patriots players to return to Gillette Stadium for the start of Training Camp. 

Veteran players will report back to the facilities on Tuesday, July 25, with Training Camp practices occurring the following three days on the 26th, 27th and 28th, the team announced on Thursday. 

New England will hold a fourth practice that week, but it is unknown at this time if it will be on Saturday or Sunday. 

Fans will be allowed to attend and watch the practices, getting an up-close glimpse into the team prior to the start of the season. 

The Patriots concluded mandatory minicamp, on Tuesday, June 13 and have three preseason games scheduled, with one taking place at home and the other two away. 

Here is the Patriots full preseason schedule:

Week 1

Houston Texans at New England Patriots | Thursday, August 10 at 7 p.m.

Week 2

New England Patriots at Green Bay Packers | Saturday, August 19 at 8 p.m.

*Joint Practices at Green Bay on Aug. 16 and 17

Week 3

New England Patriots at Tennessee Titans | Friday, August 25 at 8:15 p.m.

*Joint Practices at Tennessee on Aug. 22 and 23

Here is the entire NFL preseason schedule

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