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Gillette Stadium

Foxborough · Boston · United States

Capacity

65,878

Opened 2002

WC matches

Round of 32

Hotel avg/night

$165

Budget from $100

Nearest airport

BOS

28 miles away

About the Stadium

New England Patriots territory. Gillette Stadium was built in 2002 as one of the first new-generation NFL stadiums and became synonymous with the dynasty of Brady-era Patriots. The 65,878-capacity venue sits in suburban Foxborough, 30 miles south of Boston. The Patriot Place shopping and entertainment complex adjacent to the stadium means a full day of activities, while Boston itself remains easily accessible by train.

Rounds hosted

Group Stage Round of 32

Surface

FieldTurf Revolution 360

Year opened

2002

Location

42.0909°N, 71.2643°W · Open in Google Maps →

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Getting There

🟡 Moderate transit

By Commuter Rail (recommended): MBTA runs special match-day service from South Station (Boston) and Providence (RI) to Foxboro station — 45 min from Boston, $15 each way. Service begins 2 hours before kickoff. From BOS airport: Blue Line to Government Center, switch to Red Line to South Station, then Commuter Rail (60–75 min total). By car: I-95/I-495 interchange — Foxborough exits. Arrive 90+ minutes early for parking.

Transit options

● Commuter Rail (Providence/Stoughton Line) to Foxboro station on match days
● MBTA match-day shuttle services
● Peter Pan / Greyhound buses from South Station (Boston)

🚗 Parking info

20,000+ on-site and nearby spaces. $40–$70. The stadium is in a suburban location — most fans arrive by car or the commuter rail special service.

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Hotels & Accommodation

Budget

$100–145/night

Mid-range

$165–264/night

Luxury

$330+/night

Best areas to stay

● Foxborough / Wrentham outlet area (adjacent)
● Providence, RI (20 min south)
● Boston downtown (30–40 min by train on match days)

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Food Highlights

● Boston seafood: Legal Sea Foods, Neptune Oyster for lobster rolls
● Boston's North End for Italian-American cuisine
● Patriot Place development adjacent to the stadium: restaurants and shops

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Local Tips

● Gillette has one of the loudest environments in American football — expect raucous atmosphere
● June Boston weather: 20–26°C, very pleasant
● Boston day trips: Freedom Trail, Harvard/MIT, Fenway Park tours
● The commuter rail match-day service is surprisingly good — buy round-trip from South Station