Gillette Stadium

Located in Foxborough, ~30 miles south of Boston. Home of the Patriots and Revolution. Patriot Place shopping complex adjacent.

Getting There

MBTA Commuter Rail to Foxboro (event service only)

Parking

Extensive on-site parking

Bag Policy

Clear bags only, 12"x12"x6"

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What the official site won't say

Bag policy (what gets denied vs what the rules say)

Published bag policies and what actually clears the gate are not the same document. The published WC2026 rule allows clear bags up to roughly 30cm x 23cm x 15cm, plus a small clutch. In practice, individual venue security at the larger stadiums (I watched it at Lusail in 2022 and at MetLife on a non-WC event in 2024) rejects anything opaque, anything with a metal frame, and any "clear" bag with internal pockets dense enough that the screener can't see through. Drawstring bags get waved through more often than backpack-shape clear bags of the same volume. Bring nothing you can't fit in a pocket or a single transparent zip pouch, and assume a 10 to 15 percent chance the line in front of you loses something the rulebook said was fine.

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Matches at Gillette Stadium

Group Stage - Matchday 1Group C

Haiti

Scotland

Jun 14 · 01:00 UTCGillette StadiumBoston

Group Stage - Matchday 2Group C

Scotland

Morocco

Jun 19 · 22:00 UTCGillette StadiumBoston

Group Stage - Matchday 1Group I

Iraq

Norway

Jun 16 · 22:00 UTCGillette StadiumBoston

Group Stage - Matchday 3Group I

Norway

France

Jun 26 · 19:00 UTCGillette StadiumBoston

Group Stage - Matchday 2Group L

England

Ghana

Jun 23 · 20:00 UTCGillette StadiumBoston

Group Stage - Matchday 2Group L

Panama

Croatia

Jun 23 · 23:00 UTCGillette StadiumBoston

Round of 32

WINWinner Group E

3RD3rd Place

Jun 29 · 20:30 UTCGillette StadiumBoston

Quarter-Final

WINWinner Match 89

WINWinner Match 90

Jul 9 · 20:00 UTCGillette StadiumBoston

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to Gillette Stadium on match day?

The best way to reach Gillette Stadium is via MBTA Commuter Rail to Foxboro (event service only). Plan to arrive at least 2 hours before kickoff for security screening.

What can I bring to Gillette Stadium?

Clear bags only, 12"x12"x6". No outside food or drinks. Sealed water bottles may be permitted — check the latest FIFA guidelines.

How early should I arrive at Gillette Stadium?

Gates typically open 2-3 hours before kickoff for World Cup matches. Arrive early to enjoy the fan zone activities outside the stadium.

Is there parking at Gillette Stadium?

Extensive on-site parking. Public transit is strongly recommended for World Cup matches due to heavy traffic.

Where should I stay near Gillette Stadium?

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