The Raiders Vs. Patriots matchup is a regular-season game on the schedule, but this weekend in Foxborough it carries a little extra weight. Along with the football, the New England Patriots will mark the 25th anniversary of the 2001 Super Bowl championship team, and Adam Vinatieri will receive his Pro Football Hall of Fame Ring of Excellence during halftime.
For fans, that means the day is about more than one kickoff. It is also a chance to follow a franchise history moment while keeping up with the latest chapter of Patriots football against the Las Vegas Raiders.
How to watch Raiders Vs. Patriots
The game will be broadcast on CBS and locally on WBZ-TV Channel 4. Fans can also stream the broadcast through Paramount Plus, YouTube TV and NFL Sunday Ticket, giving several ways to follow the action if they are not watching on traditional television.
The coverage begins early for anyone who wants the full game-day build-up. The Patriots Pregame Show is scheduled for Sunday at 11:45 AM ET, and the Patriots Postgame Show and pressers will follow after the game.
Ways to listen and follow live
Radio coverage is available through the Patriots Radio Network, Radio and 98.5 The Sports Hub, with additional options on Sirius-XM. Fans can also use Patriots.com and the official Patriots app for team coverage, while Kirsch Words In-Game Live Blog will provide live commentary during the game.
That multi-platform setup gives supporters a few different entry points depending on how they want to experience Raiders Vs. Patriots: television, radio, streaming or live written updates.
What makes halftime notable
The key ceremonial moment comes at halftime, when Adam Vinatieri will receive his Pro Football Hall of Fame Ring of Excellence. For a franchise already using the weekend to honor the 2001 team, the tribute adds another layer of connection to one of the defining figures from that era.
It is the kind of halftime moment that changes how a game is remembered. The scoreboard will still matter, of course, but this one also asks fans to look back at what the Patriots became in 2001 and how that foundation still shapes the franchise’s identity now.
So while Raiders Vs. Patriots is a game to watch for the result, it is also a weekend to watch for the ceremony, the history and the reminders of how much one championship season still means in New England.
