The players come from New England and beyond, and some will be visiting Gillette Stadium for the first time for the competition.

"It's been a dream of mine to go to Gillette Stadium, but living in New York and having school during football season makes it hard. Now Madden has gotten me to it," competitors Jared Orland, said.

Competitors will battle it out in the Optum Field Lounge, where they can look out onto the field and draw inspiration as they compete. The event is free and open to the public, and those competing and watching on will have a chance to visit the field, The Hall at Patriot Place and get a one of a kind, Gillette Stadium experience.

For competitor Michael Skimbo, it's a perfect scenario. He has been a Patriots fan since he was 10-years-old and is traveling from Oklahoma for the event. He said being able to participate is a dream come true.

"It's exciting to be able to play at Gillette Stadium. Considering I am so far away, I have never been there or to a Patriots game, so this is as good as it gets," Michael said.