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Boston Fan Travel Guide — June 2026 Tournament
Boston Stadium · USA
Stadium
- Stadium
- Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium (Foxborough))
- Capacity
- 65,878
- Address
- 1 Patriot Pl, Foxborough, MA 02035
- GPS
- 42.0909, -71.2643
- Matches hosted
- 7
The venue locally known as Gillette Stadium, operating as Boston Stadium during the tournament, is located 35 miles southwest of downtown Boston in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Match Schedule
| Date | Time (local) | Teams | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-13 | 3:00 PM ET | Group stage | Group stage |
| 2026-06-19 | 6:00 PM ET | Group stage | Group stage |
| 2026-07-01 | TBC | Round of 32 | Round of 32 |
| 2026-07-09 | TBC | Quarter-final | QUARTER-FINAL |
Getting to the Stadium
From the airport, step by step — Boston Logan (BOS)
- BOS Logan — take the Silver Line SL1 (FREE from terminals) to South Station.
- At South Station, board the MBTA Foxboro Commuter Rail (special event service for matches, ~$10).
- Train runs directly to Foxboro Station, 5-min walk to the stadium (~50 min ride).
- Off-event days: Foxboro line doesn't run — rent a car or rideshare ($80–120 one-way).
⏱ ~1h15 door to gate on match days
Gillette Stadium is 35 miles SW of Boston — there is NO regular transit. The Foxboro Commuter Rail only runs on event days. Plan match-day train tickets in advance via mbta.com.
BOS → Boston Stadium →Where to Stay
Back Bay / Downtown Boston
ALLSouth Station + Foxboro train
Historic walkability, easy match-day train, Freedom Trail access.
Cambridge / Harvard Square
MIDRed Line to South Station
University vibe, lower prices than Back Bay, great food.
Foxborough / Patriot Place
MIDWalking distance
Closest to stadium. Renaissance Hotel is on-site. Books out 12+ months ahead.
Stay in Boston city for the experience and use the match-day commuter rail; staying in Foxborough only makes sense if you book very early.
Hotels near Boston Stadium — prices rising fast →🔔 Hotel Price Alerts
Get notified when hotel prices drop in this city.
Teams playing in Boston:
🎉 Official Fan Zone
Boston Common Fan Festival
FREE general admission at America's oldest public park. Giant screens, multicultural programming, food vendors, walking distance from every downtown hotel.
Where to Eat & Drink
🍺 Best bars to watch matches
Phoenix Landing
Cambridge
Soccer pub favored by locals.
The Banshee
Dorchester
Irish, opens early for European fixtures.
Lir Irish Pub
Back Bay
EPL crowd, central.
🍕 Best food near the stadium
Quincy Market / Faneuil Hall
Downtown
Tourist-y but quick eats — clam chowder, lobster roll.
Eataly Boston
Prudential Center
Italian food hall, fast casual.
🌍 Best international cuisine
Allston / Brighton
West Boston
Korean BBQ row, Brazilian, Ethiopian.
Visa & Entry
ESTA required for visa-exempt international travelers — $21, esta.cbp.dhs.gov.
Weather in June/July
20–27°C, mild and pleasant. Evening matches can cool to 15°C — bring a light layer.
Local Tips
- Tipping: 18–20% in restaurants.
- Buy a CharlieCard at any T station — covers subway, Silver Line, and buses.
- Try clam chowder at Union Oyster House and a lobster roll at Neptune Oyster.
- Boston accents are real — don't park your car in Harvard Yard.