With excitement reaching its pinnacle as the Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots begin the 2005 season, the team's online auction site is gearing up for its own season of spectacular items for Patriots fans.

Currently up for bid are two VIP tickets to the highly sought-after NFL Opening Night match on Sept. 8 at Gillette Stadium against the Oakland Raiders.

This milestone evening promises enough all-star entertainment and football highlights to last a lifetime for any member of Patriots Nation! The nationally televised event on ABC hosted by Freddie Prinze Jr. begins with musical performances by Green Day, Santana, The Rolling Stones in Detroit (home of Super Bowl XL), and Country sensation Trisha Yearwood singing the national anthem. The highlight of the pregame festivities will undoubtedly be the unveiling of The Super Bowl XXXIX Championship banner, commemorating the Pats' third Super Bowl Championship in the last four years. If last year's spectacular banner unveiling provides any hint as to what is planned for Sept. 8, then fans attending the game should be prepared for a visually stunning display for this very special night in Patriots history!

This will be a night of unforgettable moments, and the Patriots Online Auction will be providing two tickets to the winning bidder. In addition to the tickets, the winner will also receive a complimentary parking pass and a Patriots Goody Bag that will include a 2005 Yearbook and Media Guide. This auction is live now and will close Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 4:00 PM.

To bid on this once-in-a-lifetime package, simply log onto www.patriots.com and click the Auctions button or **go directly to this item right now**.