The New England Patriots are based in the state of Massachusetts.

Where They’re Based

  • The team is officially located in Foxborough, Massachusetts, about 25 miles (40 km) southwest of Boston.
  • They play their home games at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, which has been their home since 2002.
  • The Patriots are considered a “Greater Boston” or “New England” franchise, but their actual home state is Massachusetts.

How They Got the Name

  • The team was originally founded in 1959 as the Boston Patriots , playing in the American Football League (AFL).
  • In 1971, they moved from Boston to a new stadium in Foxborough and rebranded as the New England Patriots to represent the broader New England region (which includes six states).
  • Despite the regional name, they remain a Massachusetts-based NFL team, just like the Boston Celtics (NBA) and Boston Bruins (NHL).

Quick Facts

Fact| Detail
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State| Massachusetts 15
Home city| Foxborough (Greater Boston area) 15
Home stadium| Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA 15
NFL division| AFC East 15

So, while the name “New England” refers to the six-state region, the Patriots are specifically from Massachusetts.