NFL Schedules Patriots for Hard Knocks in 2027

The Patriots will be the focus of HBO's behind-the-scenes series next summer.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 2:07am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fractured, multi-perspective view of a Patriots football game, with sharp planes of navy blue, red, and silver colors conceptually representing the team's intensity and strategic complexity.The Patriots' inclusion on Hard Knocks will provide an unprecedented look at the inner workings of one of the NFL's most successful franchises.Denver Today

The New England Patriots have been selected to appear on the NFL's popular 'Hard Knocks' documentary series during their 2027 training camp, marking the first time the franchise has been featured on the show. The Patriots, led by MVP runner-up quarterback Drake Maye and coach Mike Vrabel, are the only AFC East team that has yet to be profiled on Hard Knocks.

Why it matters

The Patriots' inclusion on Hard Knocks reflects the team's growing national profile and popularity, thanks in large part to the emergence of young star QB Drake Maye. The show will provide an unprecedented inside look at one of the NFL's most successful franchises as they prepare for the upcoming season.

The details

The NFL recently changed its rules to allow teams to be featured on Hard Knocks even if they made the playoffs the prior year, opening the door for the Patriots' inclusion. New England had previously been exempt due to having a first-year head coach. The reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks will be the focus of this year's show.

  • The Patriots will be featured on Hard Knocks during their 2027 training camp.
  • The NFL Annual Meeting took place on Monday, March 30, 2026.

The players

Drake Maye

The Patriots' MVP runner-up quarterback.

Mike Vrabel

The Patriots' head coach.

Robert Kraft

The owner of the New England Patriots.

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What they’re saying

“I think actually the team way overachieved what any of us thought would happen. And it was wonderful. And winning that championship game in Denver, when we have such a past history of difficulty winning in Denver, it was very special, and I'm so proud of this team. And most of them are still young.”

— Robert Kraft, Owner, New England Patriots

What’s next

The Patriots will begin their preparations for the 2027 season, with the Hard Knocks cameras capturing all the behind-the-scenes action during their training camp.

The takeaway

The Patriots' selection for Hard Knocks underscores the team's continued relevance and popularity in the NFL, as well as the league's willingness to showcase even the most successful franchises on the popular documentary series.