Boston.
Gillette Stadium
Opened 2002 in Foxborough, Massachusetts, about 25 miles south of Boston. Home of the New England Patriots (NFL) and New England Revolution (MLS). Replaced the original Foxboro Stadium next door. A signature lighthouse and bridge structure crowns the north end. Temporarily renamed Boston Stadium during the 2026 World Cup per FIFA commercial naming policy.
- Airport
- 60MIN
- Downtown
- 60MIN
- Capacity
- 66K
- Matches
- 7
Last mile to the gate
Walk
5-min walk from Foxboro Station
The Stadium Train and return trains stop at Foxboro Station, which is a short, clearly signposted walk to the main gates.
Shuttle
Stadium Express Bus drops off at stadium entrance
The $95 RT express bus from Logan and 20 Greater Boston locations drops off and picks up directly at the stadium. No walking required.
Rideshare
Rideshare pickup: Patriot Place (post-match)
Use the Patriot Place entertainment complex as your rideshare pickup point after the match. Surge pricing will be significant -- plan to wait or walk to a secondary pickup area.
Downtown to stadium
Boston Stadium Train (event-only, advance purchase)
Stadium Train: South Station to Foxboro Station -- $80 RT, advance ticket required
Boston Stadium Train (event-only, advance purchase)
Stadium Train: South Station to Foxboro Station -- $80 RT, advance ticket required
- 01 Walk Make your way to South Station (Red Line, Silver Line, or walk from Downtown Crossing). 10 min
- 02 Rail Board the Boston Stadium Train at South Station. ADVANCE PURCHASE ONLY via the mTicket app ($80 RT). Trains run on match days only. Return trains depart Foxboro after the match. 60 min
- 03 Walk Foxboro Station is a short walk to Gillette Stadium's main gates. 5 min
Boston Stadium Express Bus (event-only, advance purchase)
Stadium Express Bus: Downtown Boston pickup points to Gillette Stadium -- $95 RT
Boston Stadium Express Bus (event-only, advance purchase)
Stadium Express Bus: Downtown Boston pickup points to Gillette Stadium -- $95 RT
- 01 Walk Find your assigned Stadium Express Bus pickup point. The service runs from 20+ pickup locations across the metro, including several downtown Boston points. Check mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide for the full list and your boarding time. varies
- 02 Bus Board the Stadium Express Bus. ADVANCE PURCHASE ONLY ($95 RT). Match-day buses are timed to arrive at Gillette roughly 2 hours before kickoff. Return buses depart after the final whistle. 60-75 min
- 03 Walk Buses drop off at the official Stadium Express Bus lot adjacent to Gillette Stadium's gates. 5 min
Airport to stadium
Boston Stadium Train (event-only, advance purchase)
Stadium Train: South Station to Foxboro Station -- $80 RT, advance ticket required via mTicket app
Boston Stadium Train (event-only, advance purchase)
Stadium Train: South Station to Foxboro Station -- $80 RT, advance ticket required via mTicket app
- 01 Walk From Logan Airport: take the Silver Line (free from terminals) or Blue Line to Airport Station, transfer to Blue Line to Government Center, then Red Line to South Station. 45 min
- 02 Rail Board the Boston Stadium Train at South Station southbound to Foxboro Station. THIS IS AN EVENT-ONLY SPECIAL SERVICE. Purchase $80 RT tickets in advance via the mTicket app -- no day-of purchase available. Trains depart 2-4 hours before kickoff. 60 min
- 03 Walk Foxboro Station is a short walk to Gillette Stadium's main gates. 5 min
Boston Stadium Express Bus (event-only, advance purchase)
Stadium Express Bus: Logan Airport + 20 pickup points to Gillette Stadium -- $95 RT
Boston Stadium Express Bus (event-only, advance purchase)
Stadium Express Bus: Logan Airport + 20 pickup points to Gillette Stadium -- $95 RT
- 01 Bus Board the Boston Stadium Express Bus at Logan Airport or any of 20 designated pickup points across Greater Boston. Purchase in advance -- book at mbta.com. Bus departs 2-3 hours before kickoff. ~60 min
- 02 Walk Bus drops off directly at Gillette Stadium entrance. 2 min
Intercity connections
Fixtures at Gillette Stadium
Weather during the tournament
Highs 78-85°F · Lows 60-68°F
- Humidity
- Moderate (60-68%)
- Rainfall
- Moderate -- scattered showers possible in June, July is drier. About 4-6 rain days per month.
New England summer weather is pleasant but variable. Bring a light layer for evening matches -- Foxborough can be noticeably cooler than downtown Boston. Check the forecast before heading to South Station, as severe weather occasionally delays the Stadium Train.