As part of the Patriots Foundation's month-long focus on healthcare and the NFL's Crucial Catch Campaign, 15 cancer patients and survivors currently receiving treatment at Mass General Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and surrounding areas were invited to Gillette Stadium for a Day of Pampering on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026.

The Patriots Foundation, joined by player Julian Hill, visited Bridge Over Troubled Waters, a Boston-based non-profit that provides services and support to youth experiencing homelessness, as well as runaway and at-risk youth. During the visit, the group prepared and served a hot meal while engaging with the youth in meaningful conversation.

The Patriots welcomed girls flag football athletes to Gillette Stadium for the Patriots NFL FLAG College Showcase, providing participants with an opportunity to compete, showcase their talents, and engage with college coaches from across the country.

As part of Play Football Month, 100 kids ages 6-12 and their families took part in a youth football clinic on the Patriot practice field following Patriots Training Camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. The clinic was led by former Patriots players Brian Hoyer, Rob Ninkovich, Jonas Gray and Dan Koppen, as well as coaches from Xaverian High School and members of the La Salle Football team.

To support local youth experiencing housing insecurity and encourage healthy habits, Good Sports and the New England Patriots Foundation surprised 40 kids with new bikes at the conclusion of Training Camp on Sunday, July 26, 2026.

The Kraft family and the Patriots opened Training Camp with the second annual Pawtriots dog adoption event on Saturday, July 25, 2026. New England Patriots players and the Pawtriots program connected dozens of adoptable dogs from local animal shelters with new families.

The 2026 Patriots Girls High School Flag Football Championship brought twelve qualifying teams to Merrimack College, marking a significant milestone in the continued expansion of the program across Massachusetts. The evening highlighted both the rapid growth of the league and the excellence of its athletes, with Boston Cathedral crowned the Division III champion, the Fitchburg Red Raiders earning the Division II title, and St. Mary's of Lynn securing their third consecutive Division I championship.

Check out the best photos from the first annual MayeDay Celebrity Softball Game for charity at Polar Park on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

The Kraft family and the Patriots Foundation were excited to host a Pawtriots Pet Adoption and NFL Draft Watch Party on Saturday, April 25 in the Sports Illustrated Pavilion. The event featured adoptable dogs from five animal organizations, a live stream of day three of the 2026 NFL Draft, and a panel with Patriots alumni Brian Hoyer, Dan Koppen, and Woodrow Hamilton as well as current players Bryce Baringer, Andy Borregales, and Julian Ashby who discussed their draft day experiences. Fans were able to ask questions about their draft experiences, enjoy free food, games, face painting, and appearances by Pat Patriot and Patriots Cheerleaders.

On Sunday, February 22, the Patriots Foundation invited over 500 female Patriots NFL FLAG athletes to participate in a kickoff party at Gillette Stadium. Athletes experienced various photo ops and activities while supporting the vast expansion of girls' flag football as a varsity sport within Massachusetts. Pat Patriot and Patriots Cheerleaders Annie and Isabelle were joined by Patriots Alumni Bill Matthews, Woodrow Hamilton, Dante Scarnecchia, and Ronnie Lippett to help welcome the athletes and celebrate the start of the season.

The Patriots Foundation, in partnership with Nike, brought the NFL Rivalries campaign to Hudson High School on October 24. Patriots players David Andrews and Brian Hoyer, Pat Patriot, and Patriots Cheerleaders attended the Hudson vs. West Boylston/Tahanto Regional High School game and distributed free, custom-designed Nike t-shirts and rally towels to fans. David Andrews and Brian Hoyer served as honorary captains for Hudson and promoted the new Patriots Rivalries gear.

On December 14, during the regular season, the Patriots Foundation invited two different girls high school flag football teams were invited to participate in an on-field halftime performance. These teams scrimmaged each other on either end of the field during halftime of the New England Patriots vs. New York Jets to showcase the talent and development of girls' flag football in New England. The Johnston Panthers faced off against North Providence Cougars in the North endzone.