The Patriots kick off their 2026 season Thursday night at 7 p.m., and if you're planning to follow the action on radio, you've got options. 98.5 The Sports Hub will have you covered with the full broadcast crew in the booth — the same setup that's been calling games all season. Whether you're commuting, working, or just prefer the radio experience, tuning in has never been easier.
Radio broadcasts offer something streaming and cable sometimes can't: immediacy and intimacy. You get Scott Zolak's color commentary, play-by-play from Bob Socci, and the production value of Mark Cappello's team behind the scenes. That's a polished operation, and it matters. The first game of any season sets the tone — for the team, for the narrative, for how fans feel about what's ahead. Hearing it on radio forces you to actually visualize the action instead of passively watching pixels.
The Patriots have made significant moves this offseason under Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf's regime. Drake Maye and the offense have had time to build chemistry. The defense, stacked with talent across the secondary and front seven, is hungry to prove this system works. Thursday's opener is the first real test, and you don't want to miss it just because you're stuck away from a TV.
Tune into 98.5 The Sports Hub when the Patriots take the field. The radio broadcast will give you the full picture — and sometimes, hearing the game unfold is the best way to understand what's really happening on the field.