when will the patriots play again

The New England Patriots’ next game is the AFC Divisional Round playoff game on Sunday, January 18, 2026, with the opponent still to be determined, depending on the Texans vs. Steelers Wild Card result.
Next Patriots Game
- Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026 (AFC Divisional Round).
- Time: To be announced; the league sets exact kickoff times after Wild Card results.
- Opponent: The winner of the Houston Texans vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Wild Card game.
- Location: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA (Patriots have home-field for this round).
Quick playoff context
- The Patriots advanced by beating the Los Angeles Chargers 16–3 in the Wild Card round.
- Ticket sites already list the “AFC Divisional: TBD at New England Patriots” game for January 18, confirming the home playoff date even though the opponent is not yet locked in.
Simple HTML table of key details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| When will the Patriots play again | Sunday, January 18, 2026 (AFC Divisional Round) |
| Opponent | Winner of Texans vs. Steelers Wild Card game |
| Location | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA |
| Status | Exact kickoff time and opponent to be confirmed after Wild Card game |