Patriots Throwback Uniforms: Pat Patriot to Flying Elvis
Posted by JerseyZenith on Oct 25th 2026
- Red was the home color from 1961 to 1992.
- The Flying Elvis logo and royal blue arrived in 1993.
- All-blue became the home uniform in 2020.
- The Nor'easter Rivalries jersey debuted in 2025.
This guide covers the New England Patriots' uniform history from the team's early years to 2026, mostly from Wikipedia's logos and uniforms timeline. It does not cover every minor change.
New England Patriots uniform timeline
| Year | What changed | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Tricorne hat helmet logo, used for one season | The logo that came before Pat Patriot |
| 1961–1992 | Pat Patriot logo era: red home jerseys, white helmets, white road jerseys with red numbers | The basis of today's red throwback |
| 1964 | Blue helmet stripe added | A small change |
| 1973 | Blue number outlines added | Part of the classic look |
| 1979 | Red pants with white jerseys appear sporadically | An occasional variation |
| 1993 | Flying Elvis logo debuts; royal blue home jersey, silver helmets | A complete change in colors |
| 1995 | Rounded numbers with drop shadow; logos move to the shoulders | The 1990s look |
| 2000 | Block numbers return; blue changes from royal to nautical; silver stripes; blue pants with white jerseys | The look of the dynasty era |
| 2012 | The red throwback is worn for the last time before a 10-year gap | Blocked by the one-shell helmet rule |
| 2020 | The all-blue Color Rush design becomes the primary home uniform | The base of today's home look |
| 2022 | Red throwback returns after the helmet rule is repealed; silver pants return | The red jersey is back |
| 2024 | Silver pants become full-time | A subtle change |
| 2025 | White pants return; the storm blue Nor'easter Rivalries uniform debuts; white-on-white worn in Super Bowl LX | The newest look |
The Pat Patriot era
The Patriots wore red at home from 1961 to 1992 under the Pat Patriot logo, with white helmets, a blue helmet stripe from 1964 and blue number outlines from 1973. That is why a "Patriots red jersey" is a throwback and not the current home color.
The Flying Elvis switch
In 1993 the Patriots introduced the Flying Elvis logo, a royal blue home jersey and silver helmets. Rounded numbers with a drop shadow came in 1995. In 2000 the team changed from royal to nautical blue and added silver stripes. That set belongs to the team's six Super Bowl titles in the 2001, 2003, 2004, 2014, 2016 and 2018 seasons.
The all-blue home look
The all-blue Color Rush design became the primary home uniform in 2020. Silver pants returned in 2022 and became full-time in 2024, and white pants returned in 2025. The NFL's one-helmet rule kept the red throwback in storage until its repeal in 2021; the red uniform returned in 2022 for the first time since 2012.
The Super Bowl LX look
The Patriots wore white jerseys and white pants in Super Bowl LX, after going 6–0 in that look in 2025. Quarterback Drake Maye wears No. 10. That is why our Patriots away jerseys are the closest match to the team's most recent Super Bowl uniform.
Rivalries and the Nor'easter
In 2025 the Patriots debuted the storm blue Nor'easter, part of the NFL and Nike Rivalries program, with a new NE logo and six stars for the six New England states. It is worn at home against each AFC East opponent over three years.
Which era should you buy?
| Era | Closest current style | Where to shop |
|---|---|---|
| Pat Patriot red | Red throwback | Patriots throwback jerseys |
| All-blue home | Navy home | Patriots home jerseys |
| Nautical blue and white road | White away | Patriots away jerseys |
| Storm blue Nor'easter | Rivalries | Patriots Rivalries jerseys |
Our listings use the current Nike designs. If you want an older look, the closest current style is usually the best match, and each product page says which style it is.
Shop the modern looks
See the New England Patriots jerseys, the Patriots throwback jerseys, the New England Patriots jerseys 2026 guide and the Patriots jersey numbers guide. The Patriots home jersey, the away jersey and the alternate jerseys show how today's design connects to the eras above.
New England Patriots helmets through the years
Patriots helmets have changed color with the eras: white in the Pat Patriot years, silver from 1993, and a matte white helmet for today's red throwback.
| Year | Helmet |
|---|---|
| 1960 | Tricorne helmet era |
| 1961–1992 | White helmets with Pat Patriot; blue helmet stripe from 1964 |
| 1993 | Silver helmets arrive with the Flying Elvis logo |
| 2022 | Red throwback returns after the one-helmet rule is repealed, with a white helmet |
| 2026 | Red throwback pairs with a matte white helmet and the original minuteman logo |
For logo changes, read the Patriots logo history, and see Patriots colors and the NFL helmets guide. Our legends jerseys page covers Retired Player styles.
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FAQ
When did the Patriots wear red?
Red was the home color from 1961 to 1992 and is now a throwback.
What is the Patriots Flying Elvis logo?
The logo the team used from 1993, with a royal blue home jersey and silver helmets.
When did the Patriots go to all-blue?
The all-blue design became the home uniform in 2020.
What is the Nor'easter?
A storm blue Rivalries uniform that debuted in 2025.
What do the Patriots wear in 2026?
See our New England Patriots jerseys 2026 guide for every uniform and date.
Which Patriots numbers are retired?
See our Patriots jersey numbers guide.
What is the oldest New England Patriots jersey?
The oldest was the 1960 tricorne helmet era; the red Pat Patriot look followed from 1961.
How do I find an old New England Patriots jersey?
Old New England Patriots jerseys are sold as throwbacks; see our throwback page.
What does the Patriots helmet look like?
Silver with the Flying Elvis logo for the main uniform, and a matte white helmet with the minuteman logo for the red throwback.
What is the Patriots helmet logo?
The Flying Elvis on the main helmet and Pat Patriot on the throwback helmet.