With the first 14 practices of training camp in the books, it is finally time for the real thing in Foxborough: it’s game day.
Tonight’s preseason opener between the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts will obviously not count in the standings, and in fact be a toned-down version of what is to come in the regular season. Nonetheless, it is the next major step in the team’s preparation for the upcoming 2026. season.
Here is how you can follow the contest.
How to watch Patriots vs. Colts in NFL preseason
Kickoff: Thursday, Aug. 13, 7:30 p.m. ET
Stadium: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough MA
Broadcast: Patriots Preseason Network (local | Full list of affiliate stations)
Live stream: patriots.com (local plus Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Brazil), NFL+ (out of market), NFL Game Pass (international)
Mobile: Patriots app (local), patriots.com safari mobile web (local), NFL app (out of market), SiriusXM App (NE: 821, IND: 813)
Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub (local | Full list of affiliate stations), SiriusXM (NE: 226, IND: 386)
Odds: Colts -2.5, O/U 36.5 (FanDuel Sportsbook)
SB Nation affiliate:Stampede Blue
Live coverage
Live updates: Starting on patspulpit.com at around 6:30 p.m. ET
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