The Patriots open their 2010 preseason schedule with a home game against the Super Bowl Champion New Orleans Saints.

They conclude the schedule with their traditional matchup against the New York Giants, and will get to see the new NY football stadium in the process.

The first three games are on Thursday nights, while the final game has yet to be scheduled officially.

2010 PATRIOTS PRESEASON SCHEDULE

Week                         Date                           Opponent     Time                           Affiliate     Network

Preseason Week 1     Aug. 12                       New Orleans   Time TBA                    WBZ-TV       Patriots Preseason TV Network

Preseason Week 2     Aug. 19               at     Atlanta            8:00 p.m. ET               WFXT-TV     FOX (Nationally Televised)

Preseason Week 3     Aug. 26                       St. Louis         Time TBA                    WBZ-TV       Patriots Preseason TV Network

Preseason Week 4     Sept. 2-5             at     N.Y. Giants     Time TBA                    WBZ-TV       Patriots Preseason TV Network