Brian Hoyer joined the Patriots at Saint Joseph's College of Maine on Saturday for a Women's Flag Football Kickoff Event that brought together nearly 150 athletes from 18 Maine Girls Flag Football teams. The event celebrated the continued growth of girls' flag football across the state while also serving as a milestone for Saint Joseph's College, which is preparing to launch Maine's first NCAA varsity women's flag football program. In addition to participating in the kickoff celebration, the Patriots donated flag football equipment to support future programming and continued opportunities for girls to play the game throughout Maine.

Patriots Tight End Hunter Henry hosted his annual 'Freedom to Play' ping pong tournament at SPIN Boston on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026. The event raised money and awareness for the International Justice Mission, which works to help end slavery and human trafficking around the world.

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.