Patriots game day: Where to tailgate, park and more

Football is back, and we've got you covered if you intend on heading to the stadium this season.

• Here's what you need to know to be game-day ready.

Key home games

1. Chicago Bears, Week 7

Patriots QB Mac Jones will take on the signal-caller drafted four spots ahead of him in primetime, Chicago Bears starter Justin Fields.

• Details: Monday, Oct. 24 at 8:15pm.

2. Indianapolis Colts, Week 9

This may not be the rivalry it used to be, but it should be a competitive game. New England leads the series 52-30.

• Details: Sunday, Nov. 6 at 1pm.

3. Buffalo Bills, Week 13

After a crazy series of games against Buffalo last season, which included an embarrassing elimination in the Wild Card round, the Patriots will get their first chance at revenge.

• Details: Thursday, Dec. 1 at 8:15pm.

Tickets

Single-game tickets are available here.

How to get there

Information about Gillette Stadium parking is available here.

• Check out more ways to get to the stadium, including the train.
• Stadium Address: 1 Patriot Pl.

Where to eat/drink

1. Six String

Rock out before the game at Six String, where you can get chowder, wings or gumbo and experience live music before or after the game.

• Hours: Sunday 11am–9pm
• Address: 275 Patriot Place

2. Wormtown Brewery

With a motto that goes "A piece of Mass in every glass," Wormtown is a great spot to get your locally made beer fix on game day.

• Hours: Sunday noon-7pm, Monday-Wednesday 4-9pm, Thursday noon-9pm, Friday-Saturday noon-10pm
• Address: 250 Patriot Place

3. CBS Sporting Club

CBS Sporting Club features a massive 25-foot LED screen, HDTVs throughout the bar with game sound and an outdoor bar where you can see the field from your seat.

• Hours: Sunday noon-8pm, Monday-Friday noon-9pm, Saturday noon-9:30pm
• Address: 200 Patriot Place