Here's everything we know about Tom Brady's Hall of Fame ceremony at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday night

The day is finally here.  At last year's season opener, the New England Patriots welcomed Tom Brady back after an incredible career and Robert Kraft made an surprising announcement. He told everyone that he was waiving the four-year wait period for the Patriots Hall of Fame, and instead was going to induct Tom Brady on […]

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Sep 10, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots former quarterback Tom Brady gestures as New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft speaks during a halftime ceremony in his honor during the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
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The day is finally here. 

At last year's season opener, the New England Patriots welcomed Tom Brady back after an incredible career and Robert Kraft made an surprising announcement. He told everyone that he was waiving the four-year wait period for the Patriots Hall of Fame, and instead was going to induct Tom Brady on June 12, 2024. It can also be written as 6/12 (six Super Bowl championships in New England for No. 12). 

The ceremony will take place on Wednesday night. 

The Patriots are going all out to celebrate the legendary quarterback, so here's everything we know right now about Tom Brady's Hall of Fame ceremony. 

What time does it start? 

The event will begin at 7 p.m. ET inside Gillette Stadium and is set to end around 9:30 p.m. ET. 

Who is attending? 

  • Bill Belichick is expected to be at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday night for the event (per The Athletic) 
  • Jason McCourty and Deatrich Wise Jr. will be hosting a special Red Carpet show prior to the start of the ceremony. It will begin at 5:15 p.m. ET and will be live streamed on Gillette Stadium's video board for fans in attendance along with on Patriots.com (per the Patriots)
  • NBC's Mike Tirico will host the Hall of Fame ceremony (per the Patriots)
  • Massachusetts native and popular comedian Bill Burr will deliver the opening monologue (per the Patriots)
  • There is a possibility for "surprise musical performances" (per the Patriots)
  • David Andrews, Drew Bledsoe, Deion Branch, Matt Cassel, Patrick Chung, Julian Edelman, Kevin Faulk, Rob Gronkowski, Brian Hoyer, Dan Koppen, Ty Law, Logan Mankins, Devin McCourty, Willie McGinest, Randy Moss, Rob Ninkovich, Matthew Slater, Wes Welker, James White and Vince Wilfork will all make on-stage appearances (per the Patriots)
  • Along with these players, more than 100 of Brady's former teammates will be in attendance (per the Patriots)

Where to watch?

The event will be streamed throughout the Patriots social media channels and on their website. It will not be on any local TV stations. 

Other Logistics 

Parking lots will open at 3 p.m. ET and gates into Gillette Stadium will open at 5 p.m. ET. According to the Patriots,"there will be giveaways, photo ops, and more."

Any Souvenirs? 

"All attendees will receive a special commemorative souvenir," per the Patriots. 

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