Patriots Set Two Ceremony Dates for Vinatieri and Gronkowski

The New England Patriots have announced two ceremonies honoring franchise legends this fall. Adam Vinatieri and Rob Gronkowski will both be recognized by the organization during the 2026 season. Both announcements land in the middle of the NFL calendar, which the Massachusetts sports betting market covers week to week.

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Vinatieri Ceremony Set for October 11

The Patriots will honor Vinatieri during halftime of their October 11 home game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium. The ceremony will celebrate his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026.

Vinatieri spent his first 10 NFL seasons with New England and is the NFL's all time leader in points scored with 2,673. He also holds the league record for postseason points with 238. His career included game winning field goals in Super Bowl XXXVI and Super Bowl XXXVIII, as well as his 45 yard game tying kick against the Raiders in the 2001 AFC Divisional Round. He was also named to the NFL All Decade Team of the 2000s and the NFL 100 All Time Team.

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Gronkowski Induction Set for November 7

Gronkowski will be inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame on Saturday, November 7, with the ceremony taking place at Patriot Place Plaza. The Patriots' announcement does not tie the induction to a game.

Gronkowski spent nine seasons with New England from 2010 through 2018 after the Patriots selected him in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He recorded 521 receptions for 7,861 yards and 79 touchdowns during the regular season with New England. He also helped the Patriots win three Super Bowl championships.

Patriots Home Schedule This Fall

The Patriots have eight regular season home games at Gillette Stadium in 2026. The home schedule begins with the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 20, followed by the Las Vegas Raiders on October 11, the New York Jets on October 18 and the Green Bay Packers on November 8. New England then hosts the Buffalo Bills on December 6 and the Minnesota Vikings on December 10 before closing the regular season with home games against the Denver Broncos and Miami Dolphins. The dates and times for the final two games will be determined later in the season.

The October 11 matchup with the Raiders and the November 8 game against Green Bay are both games for which Patriots odds are available through sportsbooks and betting apps.