New England Patriots’ 2025 Schedule Release: Opener at Gillette Stadium, multiple primetime games, and must-watch matchups

The officially New England Patriots 2025 schedule is here. 

Following back-to-back four wins seasons, the Patriots have a chance to get back on track after bringing in Mike Vrabel and entirely new coaching staff, along with a lot of talented players this offseason. 

With the schedule set, it means the season is that much closer. So, let's not waste any more time and go over everything we currently know about the Patriots' 2025 schedule, and more.

Full 2025 Patriots schedule

• Preseason Week 1: vs. Washington Commanders (Friday, Aug. 8 at 7:30 p.m. ET)
• Preseason Week 2: at Minnesota Vikings (Saturday, Aug. 16 at 1 p.m. ET)
• Preseason Week 3: at New York Giants (Thursday, Aug. 21 at 8 p.m. ET)
• Week 1: vs. Las Vegas Raiders (Sunday, Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. ET)
• Week 2: at Miami Dolphins (Sunday, Sept. 14 at 1 p.m. ET)
• Week 3: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (Sunday, Sept. 21 at 1 p.m. ET)
• Week 4: vs. Carolina Panthers (Sunday, Sept. 28 at 1 p.m. ET)
• Week 5: at Buffalo Bills (Sunday, Oct. 5 at 8:20 p.m. ET)
• Week 6: at New Orleans Saints (Sunday, Oct. 12 at 4:25 p.m. ET)
• Week 7: at Tennessee Titans (Sunday, Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. ET)
• Week 8: vs. Cleveland Browns (Sunday, Oct. 26 at 1 p.m ET)
• Week 9: vs. Atlanta Falcons (Sunday, Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. ET)
• Week 10: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Sunday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. ET) 
• Week 11: vs. New York Jets (Thursday, Nov. 13 at 8:15 p.m. ET) 
• Week 12: at Cincinnati Bengals (Sunday, Nov. 23 at 1 p.m. ET)
• Week 13: vs. New York Giants (Monday, Dec. 1 at 8:15 p.m. ET)
• Week 14: BYE WEEK
• Week 15: vs. Buffalo Bills (Sunday, Dec. 14 at 1 p.m.)
• Week 16: at Baltimore Ravens (Sunday, Dec. 21 at 1 p.m.)
• Week 17: at New York Jets (Sunday, Dec. 28 at 1 p.m. ET)
• Week 18: vs. Miami Dolphins (TBD)

Biggest Games on the Patriots' 2025 Schedule

Patriots at Tennessee Titans: This is arguably the biggest game on New England's schedule simply because it's Vrabel's homecoming. He will return to Tennessee for the first time since being fired, with a chance to not only come out on top, but also take down the No. 1 overall pick (QB Cam Ward). 

Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills: While Buffalo is the unanimous choice to be the AFC East division winners, some have the Patriots making a push for a wildcard spot. And if that's the case, every game against a division rival will be important, but especially Buffalo. 

Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons: A battle of the 2024 first round quarterbacks. Neither Maye nor Penix Jr. were named the starter at the beginning of their rookie seasons, but now, they are set to lead their teams in 2025. 

Strength of Schedule (based off Vegas win totals, not 2024 record)

Warren Sharp of Sharp Football Analysis does this cool thing every year where he ranks teams' strength of schedule based off Vegas' projected win totals for the upcoming season. 

Sharp has the Patriots' SOS as the second-easiest. Only the San Francisco 49ers have a easier schedule.