Denver Broncos at New England Patriots: Week 17 Game Guide (2026)

Getting There

• Rideshare to Lot 15

  Best for fans who want a direct drop-off and do not want to manage stadium parking.

  Gillette says Uber and Lyft pickup and drop-off are in Lot 15 next to Bass Pro Shops. For the return trip, the venue directs fans to exit via the CVS Health gate and follow the pedestrian route back to that lot. Riders are told to schedule through the app.

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• Driving and parking-lot exit rules

  Best for fans who are parking and want to leave as a group after the game.

  The venue says stadium parking is one-way for the event: no re-entry, no refunds at stadium lots, and no overnight parking. That makes it a poor choice if you are considering leaving the area and returning later.

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• MBTA/Keolis special-event train

  Best for fans who want rail service when the game-day schedule is posted closer to kickoff.

  Patriots and Gillette pages say special-event train service is being offered for Patriots games in the 2026 season. The published note says trains are projected to arrive about 90 minutes before kickoff and depart about 30 minutes after the game ends, but the exact Jan. 3, 2027 schedule is not yet posted in the retrieved materials.

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Parking

• Be Paid to Park program

  Gillette says ticket holders do not need to reserve a parking pass in advance for Patriots home games under this program. Fans who park in the designated lots and leave 75 minutes after the game receive a $50 Visa gift card. The program uses lots entered via P10 or P11; drivers from I-95 are directed to Lot 55B and drivers from I-495 to Lot 45.

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• General parking limitations

  Stadium parking spaces are listed as 9 feet by 18 feet. Oversized vehicles may be directed elsewhere, and general parking is separate from retail parking at Patriot Place.

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• Accessible parking

  Accessible parking is available for guests with a valid state ADA placard or plate. For Patriots games, Gillette lists accessible parking in Lot 4A from the north and Lot 22 from the south, with overflow in Lot 3A and Lot 20B.

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Game Day Timeline

1. Typical: Usual / typical

   Arrive with mobile ticket and cashless payment ready

   Standing venue policy is mobile tickets only, cashless payments only, and no stadium storage for prohibited items at the gate. Build extra time to sort bags and payment before you reach the entrance.

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   Gate-open time and event guide

   The current Patriots event listing for Broncos-Patriots still shows an all-day placeholder, so the matchup-specific gate-open time has not been published in the retrieved sources.

3. Typical: Usual / typical

   Special-event rail service window

   For Patriots games, the published rail note says special-event trains are expected to arrive about 90 minutes before kickoff and depart about 30 minutes after the game ends, but the exact schedule is posted closer to game day.

Tailgates & Pregame

• Official listing

  Recurring option: Official tailgate restrictions

  Location: Gillette Stadium parking lots

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  Gillette’s transportation page says professional tailgates are not allowed. The same page also bans kegs, outside catering and several large vehicle types, so any tailgating has to stay within the venue’s rules.

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Watch Parties

• Viewing option: Stoney’s Bar & Grill

  Location: 1111 Lincoln St., Denver

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  A recurring Denver sports bar option for fans staying home. The venue says it has 70 HD TVs, two 120-inch projection screens, and is a place to watch a football game. It is useful as a standard Broncos viewing spot rather than a matchup-specific party.

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• Viewing option: Stoney’s private event space

  Location: Denver

  Starts: Check venue for this game

  The venue says its private event space can be used for a watch party and includes its own bar, separate sound zone and 10 big-screen TVs. Best for a group that wants a booked room instead of a public bar.

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Stadium Tips

• Use a small clear bag or wristlet

  Allowed bags are limited to a one-gallon clear freezer bag up to 11 inches by 11 inches, a clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bag up to 12 inches by 12 inches by 6 inches, or a small wristlet/handheld wallet up to 6.5 inches by 4.5 inches.

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• Expect no bag storage at the gate

  The stadium says prohibited items are not stored at the gate. If your bag does not meet policy, plan on using the mobile lockers or leaving it elsewhere before you arrive.

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• Accessible services are handled through the Ticket Office

  Wheelchair and companion seating is available at all price points, and accessible ticket exchanges or relocations are handled through the Ticket Office subject to availability. The Ticket Office is in Enel Plaza outside the Ticketmaster gate at the north end of the stadium.

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• Know the accessible parking locations

  For guests with valid ADA credentials, Gillette lists accessible parking in Lot 4A from the north and Lot 22 from the south, with overflow in Lot 3A and Lot 20B.

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