Patriots Should Open the New State-of-the-Art Training Facility to Fan Tours During the Offseason
The Kraft Group just completed a new training facility adjacent to Gillette Stadium, described as a "world-class" space with three full floors dedicated to player performance, nutrition, film study, and recovery — the most significant organizational investment since the stadium itself. Fans fund this franchise. Letting them see what their loyalty helps build is the least the organization can do.
Submitted by Chase Garbarino
Background
The Patriots completed their new standalone training facility in Spring 2026, topping off construction with a ceremony attended by Drake Maye and Christian Gonzalez. The Kraft Group's John Fish called it a "renewed commitment to excellence." The 2023 Gillette renovation — which cost $250M — already includes the largest outdoor video board in the country and a public lighthouse observation deck. Fan tours of the training facility would be consistent with that pattern of fan-facing investment.
The Ask
Open the new training facility to guided fan tours on at least 10 designated dates per year during the offseason (May through July), with priority registration access for season-ticket holders and community groups from underserved neighborhoods.