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Gillette Stadium Guide

NFL · Boston

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Last updated: 3/20/2026

Gillette Stadium is in Foxborough, not Boston, requiring a specific travel plan from the city. Avoid the logistical challenge of post-game rideshare by either staying on-site at the Renaissance hotel within Patriot Place or taking the dedicated game-day commuter train from South Station.

At a glance

Bag policy
Clear bag policy
Cashless
Cashless
Re-entry
Re-entry is generally not permitted once a ticket has b…
Gates open
Gates open 2h before
Outside food
Sealed water only
Getting here
The MBTA Commuter Rail provides game-day train service from Boston (South Station) and Providence to Foxboro Station.
Family friendly
Nursing rooms available; family restrooms located throughout the stadium.
Home teams:New England PatriotsNew England Revolution

Upcoming trip that includes this venue

A real multi-game weekend from current index data that includes Gillette Stadium.

Includes this venue

Boston

MLSNFL
2 games

Sat, Oct 17 – Sun, Oct 18

Estimated trip cost US$830 per person

Party estimate US$1,660 · 2 adults · 1 room

Tickets for party US$910 · Hotel for party US$750

2026-10-17 to 2026-10-19 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.

MLS game at Gillette Stadium
MLSSat, Oct 17 · 11:30 PM
NFL game at Gillette Stadium
NFLSun, Oct 18 · 5:00 PM

MLSNFL

Plan trip

Estimated trip cost US$830 per person

Party estimate US$1,660 · 2 adults · 1 room

Tickets for party US$910 · Hotel for party US$750

2026-10-17 to 2026-10-19 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.

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Where to stay for Gillette Stadium

Downtown Boston or near Logan Airport for visitors, or directly on-site at the Renaissance Boston Patriot Place Hotel.

Parking, transit, and arrival strategy

Transit and approach

The MBTA Commuter Rail provides game-day train service from Boston (South Station) and Providence to Foxboro Station.

Rideshare and parking

Rideshare: Designated rideshare drop-off and pick-up area is located in Lot 15.

Parking: Gillette Stadium is a completely cashless venue, though five Cash-to-Card kiosks are available on-site for fans who need to convert cash to a prepaid Visa card. Pre-paid parking reservations are available online and encouraged. A free parking option in the delayed-exit lot is available for Patriots games with online reservation. Gate opening times are per-event.

After the event

Patriot Place (various bars and restaurants like Scorpion Bar or Bar Louie)

Works well with these Boston venues

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The game-day experience

  • Atmosphere area: Situated within Patriot Place, an open-air shopping and entertainment complex in Foxborough, MA.
  • Tailgating: Tailgating is permitted in stadium parking lots for Patriots games and many major events, subject to specific rules regarding space and conduct.
  • Signature food: New England-style clam chowder, lobster rolls, and local craft beer selections.
  • Fan tradition: Singing along to 'Shipping Up to Boston' by Dropkick Murphys before kickoff.
  • Pregame institution: CBS Sporting Club (200 Patriot Pl, Foxborough, MA 02035)