Wednesday June 12 is a VERY big day here in New England. First off, the Celtics play Game 3 of the NBA Finals in Dallas. Secondly, it’s the day of Tom Brady Patriots Hall of Fame Induction.
Grab a cold drink and settle in, because here’s where you’ll find everything you need to know about the Greatest of All Time and his ceremony at Gillette Stadium. TB 12 is one of the greatest sports figures of all time, and in New England he’s up there with Larry Bird and Bobby Orr.
Since announcing his retirement in 2022, after winning his 7th Super Bowl, the New England Patriots have been working on a ceremony worthy of the GOAT. And from the sounds of it, they will deliver. This star studded event has all the bells and whistles, and of course Tom Brady himself.
What To Expect At the Tom Brady Patriots Hall of Fame Ceremony?
On Wednesday, June 12, Tom Brady will become the 35th player inducted to the Patriots Hall of Fame (presented by RTX). According to patriots.com, players usually have to wait 4 years before their legacy is cemented and celebrated. However, back in September, CEO Robert Kraft announced that Tom Brady’s “grace period would be waived and his signature No. 12 would be retired.”
So, what to expect? There will be a special guest host, a star comedian delivering a monologue, a red carpet, a lot of Brady’s former teammates and staff, interviews and “surprise musical performances.” More than 100 of Tom’s teammates will be at the Stadium.
Details, We Want Details
5:00pm: Gates into the Stadium open
5:15pm: Red Carpet before the ceremony with Patriots reporter and host Tamara Brown. Plus, Jason McCourty and Deatrich Wise Jr. Don’t miss the guest interviews before the show. It will all be live-streamed for those in attendance at Gillette Stadium’s video board. And for those of us at home, we can catch in on patriots.com, as well. Who will show up? We’ll have to watch and see!
- See Mike “Sarge” Riley on the plaza, Mike “Sarge” Riley interviewing other Patriots Hall of Famers and special guests. Meanwhile on the main stage, before the main event, Patriots reporter Mike Dussault and radio host Nick “Fitzy” Stevens will host other interviews.
6:30pm: Popular comedian, actor, podcaster (and Bostonian) Bill Burr kicks off the ceremony with the opening monologue
7:00-9:30: The Main Event with Tom Brady’s #12 being retired. He will be honored with Hall of Fame status with a red jacket. Teammates, coaches and Kraft will all share stories of their time with Tom.
Who Will Be at the Tom Brady Patriots Hall of Fame Induction
Will Belichick be there? That’s the question on everyone’s minds regarding the upcoming Tom Brady Hall of Fame ceremony. According to CBS News Boston, the former head coach of the Pats will be there, “as first reported by Chad Graf of The Athletic.” Despite the tension between Belichick and Robert Kraft, Bill will be there.
Teammates expected to be there to honor their friend, Tom Brady, include Julian Edelman, Randy Moss, Rob Gronkowski, Willie McGinest, Devin McCourty, Vince Wilfork, Ty Law, James White, Wes Welker, Kevin Faulk, Matthew Slater, Dan Koppen, Logan Mankins, Matt Cassel, Brian Hoyer, Drew Bledsoe, Rob Ninkovich, and Patrick Chung.
Logistics
From patriots.com:
- Parking lots open at 3 p.m. ET, with gates into Gillette Stadium opening at 5 p.m. ET so fans can enjoy a number of Patriots Partner Activations at the Patriot Place Plaza outside the ProShop. There will be giveaways, photo ops, and more.
- All attendees will receive a special commemorative souvenir, so be sure to grab yours after your ticket is scanned.
- The evening will conclude about Gillette Stadium around 9:30 p.m. ET.
- Just like it is on a game day, the clear bag policy will be in effect, so be sure to check out Gillette Stadium’s rules and regulations here.
- More information and FAQs about the event can be found here.
- Even if you don’t have a ticket to Wednesday’s must-see event, you can catch everything live on all Patriots digital and social platforms starting at 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday.
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