Best Transportation Option
Recommendation: Use Commuter Rail (MBTA Franklin/Foxboro Line) for convenience and cost savings.
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Gillette Stadium (Boston) World Cup 2026 Guide
Foxborough, Massachusetts
65,878 capacity
Opened 2002
New England Patriots & New England Revolution
FIFA Capacity
64,628
World Cup Seating
Year Built
2002
Renovated 2023
Surface Type
Natural Grass
FIFA Standard
Climate Control
Open air
Open Air
Matchday Logistics
- Location
- Foxborough, Massachusetts
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Best Way to Get There
- Public transit available - See transportation section below
- Arrival Time
- 3 hours before kickoff
- Estimated Total Cost
- $90-$210 per person
- Accessibility
- Fully ADA compliant - 560 wheelchair spaces
Last Updated: by KickoffAdventures Editorial Team
Overview
Gillette Stadium hosts 7 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches across Group Stage, Round of 32, Quarter-Final stages with a tournament capacity of 64,628 spectators. Located in Foxborough, Massachusetts, this open air venue features a natural grass playing surface and opened in 2002.
The stadium is accessible via Commuter Rail (MBTA Franklin/Foxboro Line) for $10. Use FREE Delayed Exit Lot parking (save $60 but wait 75 min post-game)...
Critical: Route 1 is the ONLY way in/out by car - it becomes a parking lot 2-3 hours before/after events Public transit is strongly recommended for all World Cup matches.
Our Recommendations``
Best Time to Arrive
For World Cup matches: Arrive 3 hours before kickoff. Gates typically open 2 hours early, but security screening can take 45+ minutes during major international events. Plan extra time for traffic and parking.
Budget Breakdown
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Parking | $35-$50 |
| Food & Drinks | $30-$60 |
| Souvenirs (optional) | $25-$100 |
| Total Estimated Cost | $90-$210 |
Critical Warnings
- Route 1 is the ONLY way in/out by car - it becomes a parking lot 2-3 hours before/after events
- Uber/Lyft pickup zone is FAR from stadium - expect 30-60 min walk + surge pricing
- MBTA train leaves 30 minutes after final whistle - MISS IT and you're stranded
- Commuter Rail is event-day only - no regular service to Foxboro
- Winter weather can be brutal - dress in layers for open-air stadium
- Limited food/hotel options near stadium - it's in suburban area
Nearby Airports
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
29 miles from stadium
Silver Line to South Station → MBTA Commuter Rail (Franklin/Foxboro Line) to Foxboro Station
Cost
$14
Time
90 min
Event-day Commuter Rail only. Must book tickets in advance via mTicket app. Sells out fast.
T.F. Green Airport (PVD)
25 miles from stadium
MBTA Commuter Rail from Providence Station to Foxboro Station
Cost
$12
Time
75 min
Often cheaper flights than BOS. Event-day train service available.
Train Stations
Foxboro Station
PRIMARY HUBMBTA Commuter Rail (Franklin/Foxboro Line)
Distance
0.1 mi
Cost
$20
Time
60 min
Frequency
Special event trains only - NO regular service
CRITICAL: Station ONLY operates on event days. Must purchase tickets in advance via mTicket app - often sells out. Train leaves 30 minutes after final whistle - do not miss it. Best way to avoid Route 1 nightmare.
South Station
Amtrak, MBTA Commuter Rail
Distance
29 mi
Major Boston hub. Take Foxboro Line on event days.
Providence Station
Amtrak, MBTA Commuter Rail
Distance
18 mi
Rhode Island hub. Event-day trains to Foxboro available.
Public Transportation
Commuter Rail
Event-day special trains from Boston South Station and Providence to Foxboro Station (at stadium)
Routes:
MBTA Franklin/Foxboro Line
60 min
$10
Bus
Very limited local bus service
Routes:
GATRA bus service
$2
Driving Directions
From I-95: Exit 9 to Route 1 South. From I-495: Exit 14A to Route 1 North. WARNING: Route 1 is the ONLY way in/out. Expect severe delays.
Parking Options & Strategies
🅿️ Official Stadium Parking
Regular
$50
Event Day
$60
Opens
4 hours before kickoff
Exit Time
30-90 minutes standard, 10 minutes for Delayed Exit Lot
⚡ Best Lots:
- Delayed Exit Lot (FREE but 75 min wait)
- P7 (closest to stadium)
💡 Pro Tip
Delayed Exit Lot is FREE but you must wait 75 minutes after game to leave. Best deal if you're patient. Otherwise arrive very early for paid lots.
📍 Delayed Exit Lot (Official)
0
✨ FREE PARKING! Major savings.
📍 Route 1 Private Lots
Cost
$40
Walk Time
15 min
✨ Faster highway access, cheaper than stadium
📍 Patriot Place Parking
Cost
$40
Walk Time
10 min
✨ Shop/eat at Patriot Place before game
Money-Saving Tips
- 💰Use FREE Delayed Exit Lot parking (save $60 but wait 75 min post-game)
- 💰Take MBTA Commuter Rail: $20 round-trip vs $60 parking + gas (save $40+)
- 💰Park at Route 1 private lots ($40) vs stadium ($60)
- 💰Patriot Place parking ($40) gets you shopping/dining access
- 💰Group rideshare from Boston: $70 split 4 ways = $17.50 per person
- 💰Stay near South Station for easy Commuter Rail access
Time-Saving Tips
- ⚡MBTA Commuter Rail avoids Route 1 entirely - most reliable option
- ⚡Arrive 4+ hours early if driving - Route 1 becomes parking lot
- ⚡Park on northbound side of Route 1 if heading to Boston
- ⚡Board return train immediately at final whistle - leaves 30 min after
- ⚡Delayed Exit Lot fastest exit (after 75 min wait) - no traffic
Budget Travel Strategies
MBTA Commuter Rail from Boston/Providence
Take event-day MBTA Commuter Rail from South Station (Boston) or Providence Station directly to Foxboro Station at stadium.
Total Cost
$20-24 round-trip
Savings
$36-40 vs parking, massive time savings vs Route 1 traffic
Time
60-75 minutes each way
Benefits:
- ✓Avoid Route 1 gridlock entirely
- ✓Comfortable train ride
- ✓No parking hassles
- ✓Can enjoy drinks at game
- ✓Guaranteed return via 30-min post-game train
Best for: Anyone staying in Boston/Providence, budget travelers, anyone wanting to avoid traffic
FREE Delayed Exit Lot
Use official FREE parking lot, but must wait 75 minutes after game to exit.
Total Cost
$0
Savings
$60 vs regular parking
Time
75 minute mandatory wait post-game
Benefits:
- ✓Zero cost parking
- ✓Fastest exit once you can leave (no traffic)
- ✓Time to recap game, enjoy post-game atmosphere
Best for: Extreme budget travelers, those with time to spare, tailgaters
Important Warnings
- ⚠️Route 1 is the ONLY way in/out by car - it becomes a parking lot 2-3 hours before/after events
- ⚠️Uber/Lyft pickup zone is FAR from stadium - expect 30-60 min walk + surge pricing
- ⚠️MBTA train leaves 30 minutes after final whistle - MISS IT and you're stranded
- ⚠️Commuter Rail is event-day only - no regular service to Foxboro
- ⚠️Winter weather can be brutal - dress in layers for open-air stadium
- ⚠️Limited food/hotel options near stadium - it's in suburban area
Parking Information
Total Spaces
20,000
Average Cost
$50
per vehicle
Accessible Spaces
450
Reservations
❌ Not Available
Pro Tip: Book parking in advance during major events to guarantee a spot and save money.
Parking Options & Strategies
Official Stadium Parking
Cost
$50
Total Spaces
20,000
Opens
4 hours before kickoff
Tailgating
✅ Allowed
💡 Pro Tip: Delayed Exit Lot is FREE but you must wait 75 minutes after game to leave. Best deal if you're patient. Otherwise arrive very early for paid lots.
Alternative Parking Options
Delayed Exit Lot (Official)
$0Best budget option if you don't mind waiting. Bring tailgating supplies for post-game.
Route 1 Private Lots
$40📍 0.5-1 mile
Lots at car dealerships, liquor stores along Route 1. Cash preferred.
Patriot Place Parking
$40📍 Adjacent to stadium
Shopping/entertainment complex parking. Easier access than stadium lots.
Money-Saving Tips
- Use FREE Delayed Exit Lot parking (save $60 but wait 75 min post-game)
- Take MBTA Commuter Rail: $20 round-trip vs $60 parking + gas (save $40+)
- Park at Route 1 private lots ($40) vs stadium ($60)
- Patriot Place parking ($40) gets you shopping/dining access
- Group rideshare from Boston: $70 split 4 ways = $17.50 per person
- Stay near South Station for easy Commuter Rail access
Time-Saving Tips
- MBTA Commuter Rail avoids Route 1 entirely - most reliable option
- Arrive 4+ hours early if driving - Route 1 becomes parking lot
- Park on northbound side of Route 1 if heading to Boston
- Board return train immediately at final whistle - leaves 30 min after
- Delayed Exit Lot fastest exit (after 75 min wait) - no traffic
Budget Travel Strategies
MBTA Commuter Rail from Boston/Providence
Take event-day MBTA Commuter Rail from South Station (Boston) or Providence Station directly to Foxboro Station at stadium.
Total Cost
$20-24 round-trip
Savings
$36-40 vs parking, massive time savings vs Route 1 traffic
Time
60-75 minutes each way
✅ Benefits:
- • Avoid Route 1 gridlock entirely
- • Comfortable train ride
- • No parking hassles
- • Can enjoy drinks at game
- • Guaranteed return via 30-min post-game train
⚠️ Considerations:
- • MUST book tickets in advance - sells out
- • Train leaves 30 min after final whistle - don't miss it
- • Event-day service only - no regular trains
- • Rush to train post-game can be intense
FREE Delayed Exit Lot
Use official FREE parking lot, but must wait 75 minutes after game to exit.
Total Cost
$0
Savings
$60 vs regular parking
Time
75 minute mandatory wait post-game
✅ Benefits:
- • Zero cost parking
- • Fastest exit once you can leave (no traffic)
- • Time to recap game, enjoy post-game atmosphere
⚠️ Considerations:
- • Must wait full 75 minutes - no exceptions
- • Weather dependent (outdoor waiting)
- • Not ideal for families with young children
Amenities & Services
Food Vendors
Available
Bars
Available
Retail Shops
Available
WiFi
Available
Charging Stations
Available
Dietary Options
VegetarianVeganGluten-Free
Outside Food Policy
Outside food not permitted
Match Schedule
7 Matches
Gillette Stadium will host 7 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. Matches span from to .
Group Stage
5 matchesMatch #6Group C
🇭🇹
Haiti
FIFA Rank: #86VS
🏴☠️
Scotland
FIFA Rank: #449:00 PM EDT(Stadium)
Gillette StadiumBoston, USA
Match #22Group I
🌍
FIFA Play-off 2TBD
VS
🇳🇴
Norway
FIFA Rank: #466:00 PM EDT(Stadium)
Gillette StadiumBoston, USA
Match #27Group C
🏴☠️
Scotland
FIFA Rank: #44VS
🇲🇦
Morocco
FIFA Rank: #136:00 PM EDT(Stadium)
Gillette StadiumBoston, USA
Match #47Group L
🏴☠️
England
FIFA Rank: #8VS
🇬🇭
Ghana
FIFA Rank: #654:00 PM EDT(Stadium)
Gillette StadiumBoston, USA
Match #65Group I
🇳🇴
Norway
FIFA Rank: #46VS
🇫🇷
France
FIFA Rank: #23:00 PM EDT(Stadium)
Gillette StadiumBoston, USA
Round of 32
1 matchQuarterfinals
1 matchPlan Your Trip
Get ready for the biggest sporting event! Official FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets will be available through FIFA's official ticketing platform.
Unique Features
- ✨Iconic lighthouse structure in north end zone
- ✨FREE Delayed Exit Lot parking (unique in NFL)
- ✨Patriot Place shopping/entertainment complex adjacent
- ✨Home to Patriots dynasty (6 Super Bowls 2002-2019)
- ✨Event-day Commuter Rail station at stadium
- ✨Hall at Patriot Place (Patriots museum)
Photo Gallery
Photo Credits:
Frequently Asked Questions
Stadium Information
Address
1 Patriot PlFoxborough, Massachusetts MA 02035
Phone
+1-508-543-1776
Official Website
Visit Website →2026 World Cup
Matches Scheduled
7
Stages
Group StageRound of 32Quarter-Final
Expected Attendance
64,000
Stadium Tours
Cost
$30
per person
Duration
90 minutes
Tour Includes
- ✓Field access
- ✓Patriots locker room
- ✓Press box
- ✓Hall at Patriot Place
- ✓Lighthouse (iconic structure)
Nearby Hotels
Within 1 mile2
Within 5 miles12
Within 10 miles45