Patriots announce dates and times for 2022 preseason schedule

Last week, the Patriots released their regular season schedule for 2022. On Thursday, they completed the picture by announcing the dates and times for the 2022 preseason as well.

With the NFL’s new scheduling format that was introduced in 2021, teams only play three preseason games instead of the traditional four. The conferences alternate years hosting one or two preseason games. Last year, the Patriots hosted one, so this year, they’ll host two (and have one fewer home regular season game, after having one extra in 2021).

All Patriots preseason games can be heard on 98.5 The Sports Hub and the Patriots Radio Network.

Week 1 vs. New York Giants: Thursday Aug. 11, 7 p.m.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 29: Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants is pursued by Josh Uche #55 of the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium on August 29, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Instead of playing the preseason finale against the Giants like they have in the past, the Patriots will welcome the G-Men to Gillette to get the preseason started on August 11. This will be the first time since 2004 that the Patriots don’t play their final preseason game against the Giants.

Week 2 vs. Carolina Panthers: Friday Aug. 19, 7 p.m.

Nov 7, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (38) with the ball as Carolina Panthers cornerback Keith Taylor (28) and safety Jeremy Chinn (21) defend in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

For their second preseason game and final one at home, the Patriots will face another traditional preseason opponent in the Carolina Panthers. A report earlier this spring indicated there could be joint practices between the teams leading up to this game.

Week 3 @ Las Vegas Raiders: Friday Aug. 26, 8:15 p.m.

Feb 3, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; An image of newly hired Las Vegas Raiders coach Josh McDaniels at Allegiant Stadium. Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

This game was reported last week, but is now official. The Patriots’ first ever trip to Las Vegas will come in the preseason, ahead of the teams’ regular season matchup in December. Joint practices are expected to accompany this game as well. The Patriots will then have 16 days off before their regular season opener against Miami.