Fans attending the game are encouraged to enter the stadium early to watch the ceremony at 6:00 p.m. on the Gillette Stadium video boards. The ceremony will also stream live on Patriots.com and Patriots social accounts.
Foxborough, Mass. – The New England Patriots will unveil a statue honoring legendary quarterback Tom Brady at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 8 in the Patriot Place Plaza, adjacent to the Patriots Hall of Fame presented by RTX.
During Brady’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony last year, Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft announced his intentions of making Brady the first player in franchise history to be immortalized with a bronze statue.
Kraft will host the 15- to 20-minute ceremony and reveal the larger-than-life, 12-foot statue prior to the Patriots’ 2025 home game against the Washington Commanders. Following the unveiling, Brady will share his reaction and address the gathered guests. The event will conclude with photo opportunities of Brady with his statue.
Schedule for Ticketed Fans
Parking lots open: 3:30 p.m.
Stadium gates open: 5:00 p.m. (early entry for optimal viewing on Gillette Stadium video boards)
Ceremony starts: 6:00 p.m.
While ticketed fans can attend the plaza ceremony, early entry into the stadium will allow for the best viewing experience on the video boards.
Brady’s Legacy
Drafted 199th overall in 2000, Brady rose from sixth-round obscurity to become the face of an NFL dynasty, leading the Patriots to six Super Bowl titles and 17 division championships in 18 seasons as a starter. Renowned for his clutch performances, relentless drive, and exceptional leadership, Brady transformed the Patriots into perennial contenders. His career in Foxborough stands as one of the most dominant and decorated runs in NFL history. The statue cements his status as a “Patriot for Life” and the greatest of all time.
How to Watch
Inside the stadium: On the Gillette Stadium video boards
Online: Patriots.com, Patriots official social channels, Patriots YouTube
Local TV: WBZ-TV
