Overview
The New England Patriots built one of the greatest dynasties in professional sports history, playing out of Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Navy, red, and silver have defined the franchise, with the Flying Elvis logo becoming synonymous with two decades of championship dominance. Anchored for years by an unmatched coach-quarterback partnership, the Patriots turned a once-struggling AFL franchise into the standard for sustained excellence. New England's fanbase expects nothing short of championship contention every season.
History & Legacy
Founded in 1960 as the Boston Patriots, a charter member of the American Football League, the franchise adopted the New England name in 1971 and joined the NFL via the 1970 merger. The Bill Belichick and Tom Brady era transformed the franchise, winning six Super Bowls (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX, LI, and LIII) between the 2001 and 2018 seasons, including a historic comeback in Super Bowl LI. That run made the Patriots the most successful franchise of the salary-cap era. New England's dynasty remains one of the most decorated in NFL history.
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Founded1960
Championships6 (2001, 2003, 2004, 2014, 2016, 2018)
Home VenueGillette Stadium
RivalsJets, Bills, Dolphins (AFC East)
Conference Titles11
All-Time IconTom Brady
Retired Numbers12, 20, 40, 57, 73, 78, 79, 89
ColorsNavy blue, red, silver
MascotPat Patriot
OwnershipRobert Kraft (since 1994)