Gillette Stadium
Foxborough, Massachusetts · United States
Capacity
65,878
Opened
2002
Location
Foxborough, MA
To Boston
28 miles
Surface
Natural grass
Nickname
Lighthouse Stadium
About Gillette Stadium
Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts serves as the New England hub for FIFA World Cup 2026, drawing fans from Boston — one of America's most sports-obsessed cities. Home of the legendary New England Patriots NFL dynasty and MLS side the New England Revolution, this 65,878-seat stadium is instantly recognisable by its distinctive twin lighthouse towers. Located 28 miles southwest of Boston in the town of Foxborough, Gillette is accessible via dedicated match-day rail services from the city. Boston itself offers World Cup visitors a rich blend of history, culture, world-class universities and New England's famous seafood and sporting passion — making this one of the most appealing host cities in the entire tournament.
Gillette Stadium is instantly recognisable by its twin lighthouse towers flanking the iconic bridge structure above the south end zone. Home of the NFL's most successful dynasty — the New England Patriots — and MLS side the New England Revolution, the stadium combines New England character with world-class facilities.
Venue History
Gillette Stadium is instantly recognisable by its twin lighthouse towers flanking the iconic bridge structure above the south end zone. Home of the NFL's most successful dynasty — the New England Patriots — and MLS side the New England Revolution, the stadium combines New England character with world-class facilities.
Opened
2002
Home Team
New England Patriots (NFL) & New England Revolution (MLS)
Surface
Natural grass
World Cup 2026 Matches at Gillette
Match Schedule
8 total matchesGroup Stage
Five group stage fixtures bringing the World Cup to New England
Round of 32
Two first-round knockout matches
Round of 16
One Round of 16 match
Fixture List
Croatia vs Uruguay
Group J, Matchday 1Tue, Jun 16, 2026 at 21:00 local time
France vs Switzerland
Group A, Matchday 2Fri, Jun 19, 2026 at 21:00 local time
Croatia vs South Africa
Group J, Matchday 2Tue, Jun 23, 2026 at 18:00 local time
France vs Japan
Group A, Matchday 3Thu, Jun 25, 2026 at 21:00 local time
Croatia vs Peru
Group J, Matchday 3Mon, Jun 29, 2026 at 18:00 local time
1st Group C vs 3rd (D/E/F)
Round of 32Thu, Jul 2, 2026 at 21:00 local time
Winner R32 M9 vs Winner R32 M10
Round of 16Tue, Jul 14, 2026 at 17:00 local time
Winner R16 M7 vs Winner R16 M8
Quarter-finalSat, Jul 18, 2026 at 22:00 local time
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Location & Access
Nearby Airports
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) — 28 miles
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Getting to Gillette
MBTA Commuter Rail
Dedicated MBTA commuter rail event trains run from Boston South Station and Back Bay Station directly to Foxborough station, adjacent to Gillette Stadium, on match days. Journey time approximately 65–75 minutes. This is the strongly recommended option.
Providence/Stoughton Line
On non-event days, the MBTA Providence/Stoughton Line runs to nearby stations with connections to Foxborough. Match-day specials are far more convenient.
Car / Rideshare
Via I-95 or Route 1 South. Extensive parking on-site. Traffic on Route 1 can be very heavy after major events — allow 60–90 minutes extra for egress. Rideshare drop-off on Patriot Place Drive.
From Providence, RI
Foxborough is equidistant between Boston and Providence (~20 miles). Some fans base themselves in Providence (cheaper hotels) and take the commuter rail or rideshare to matches.
Visitor Tips
- Use official match-day transport guidance for Foxborough; arrival windows and drop-off zones can change by fixture.
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) — 28 miles is the practical airport starting point for most visiting fans.
- Prepare for sun, heat or rain because this is primarily an open-air venue.
- Book refundable hotels early and confirm transit options again after FIFA publishes final match operations.
Interesting Facts
- Gillette Stadium opened in 2002 and will host 8 World Cup 2026 matches.
- The venue capacity is listed at 65,878 for major events before FIFA match configuration.
- Gillette Stadium is instantly recognisable by its twin lighthouse towers flanking the iconic bridge structure above the south end zone. Home of the NFL's most successful dynasty — the New England Patriots — and MLS side the New England Revolution, the stadium combines New England character with world-class facilities.
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