Step Inside: Gillette Stadium – Home of the New England Patriots

Stadium History | Parking & Admission | Seating & Capacity | Food & Concessions

Gillette Stadium, home to the New England Patriots, is located in Foxborough, Massachusetts, approximately 22 miles southwest of downtown Boston and 18 miles northeast of Providence, Rhode Island.

In addition to being the home stadium of the Patriots NFL team, it’s also home to Major League Soccer’s New England Revolution. One of the things Gillette Stadium is known for is its 22-story lighthouse that serves as a beacon for visitors from all over the Northeast.

The address of the stadium is 1 Patriot Place, Foxborough, Massachusetts.

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Gillette Stadium History

Replacing the adjacent Foxborough Stadium, Gillette Stadium opened in May 2002 after two years of construction. The first official event was an MLS soccer game in which New England Revolution defeated Dallas Burn 2-0. Originally known as CMGI Field, the stadium’s name changed when the naming rights were acquired when the new stadium opened by razor and personal care product company Gillette, which will hold the distinction until 2031.

A favorite feature of the stadium is a 22-story lighthouse that’s open to fans with an observation deck at the top to take in 360-degree views of the Boston and Providence skylines. It also has the distinction of being the tallest lighthouse in the United States. The lighthouse was part of Kraft family’s $250 million investment in upgrades to the home stadium of the team they own. Improvements also include a reimagined Enel Plaza with a grand staircase leading onto the concourse, the largest outdoor curved-radius videoboard at a sports venue in the country and more.

With a capacity of 65,878, Gillette Stadium also served as home to higher-attendance UMass games and has hosted concerts from remarkable musical talents including The Rolling Stones, Metallica, Green Day, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Ed Sheeran and many others. The stadium is set to host several 2026 World Cup matches.

Every Patriot home game has sold out since the team moved from Foxborough to Gillette Stadium.

Do the Patriots own Gillette Stadium?

No, the New England Patriots do not own Gillette Stadium, but it is owned and operated by the Kraft Group, which also owns the Patriots.

Parking and Admission at Gillette Stadium

Gillette Stadium has two main parking options for Patriots games and New England Revolution matches. Stadium-side prepaid parking is $50 and is the only way to park on the stadium side of Route 1. If you choose this option, a parking spot in one of the stadium-side lots is guaranteed. That said, parking passes are limited and subject to availability.

Gillette Stadium also offers general parking on the opposite side of Route 1, which is included in the price of your ticket. A parking pass is not required for general parking.

The stadium is also accessible by rail via the Providence/Stoughton and Franklin lines at the Foxborough MBTA station, but only during Patriots games and select concerts.

As is the case at most NFL stadiums, only clear bags that comply with the stadium’s policy will be allowed in. Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags no larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″ are permitted. You can also bring in small clutch bags no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″ and a one-gallon freezer bag.

All other types of bags, coolers, GoPro cameras, outside food and beverages and umbrellas are not allowed in the stadium.

How much are New England Patriots tickets?

Ticket prices for New England Patriots games depend on a variety of factors, including date and time, city, matchup, seat location, and when the tickets are purchased. The average ticket for a New England Patriots game can cost anywhere between $475-$750.

How much are New England Revolution tickets?

Ticket prices for New England Revolution matches depend on a variety of factors, including date and time, city, matchup, seat location, and when the tickets are purchased. The average ticket for a New England Revolution match can cost anywhere between $40-$80.

Gillette Stadium Capacity & Seating Options

With a capacity of 65,878, Gillette Stadium has hundreds of seating sections including a family area, general seating and Club areas. In addition to the Club areas, the stadium’s Dell Technologies Suite Levels feature 92 luxury suites that are among the largest in the NFL, ranging from 800 to 2,700 square feet. The suites are fully furnished and feature in-suite catering and beverage service, private restrooms and a dedicated suite attendant.

Gillette Stadium also features the Putnam Club, which runs the length of the stadium on both sidelines and offers members access to 120,000 square feet of indoor space and premium outdoor seats located between midfield and the 20-yard line.

Visitor gathering areas inside the stadium including DraftKings Fantasy Sports Zone, the Commons on the Main Concourse, the Encore Boston Harbor Terrace and the JetBlue Landings on the Upper Concourse offer communal spaces where fans can mingle and relax before, during and after games.

What are the best seats at Gillette Stadium?

The best seats at Gillette Stadium vary depending on the event and personal preferences. Check out Gillette Stadium seating charts and find your favorite seat today.

Food & Beverage Options at Gillette Stadium

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There are plenty of enticing food and beverage options throughout the stadium. Fan favorites include hamburgers, vegan burgers, fries and grilled chicken sandwiches from Tailgate Grill. Stadium Pizza offers personal pizzas, hotdogs, veggie dogs, draft beer and more, as well as gluten-free bun options for those who are gluten-sensitive.

In addition to burgers and fried chicken, you’ll find fresh local green salads and Parmesan truffle fries at the Local Street Kitchen. If you’re in a hurry, stop by one of the many Grab&Go locations throughout the stadium for assorted snacks, draft beer, hard seltzer and cider.

World Cup at Gillette Stadium (Boston Stadium)

Gillette Stadium (officially rebranded as Boston Stadium during the 2026 World Cup) will host seven matches, including a quarterfinal match. As a host of the event, the stadium has made multiple changes to accommodate the sport and expected crowds.

World Cup playing surface

Gillette Stadium, which hosts home NFL games for the New England Patriots, typically has artificial turf on its field during football games. Because the stadium hosted an international soccer friendly between the France and Brazil national teams in March, the field has already been switched over to grass. After the World Cup is over, the standard artificial turf surface will be put back at Gillette Stadium before the Patriots’ 2026 season begins.

World Cup seating and section changes

Part of an NFL stadium hosting World Cup matches includes making sure there is extra field space. For Gillette Stadium, that means seats had to be temporarily removed from the stadium. The exact number of seats removed hasn’t been announced by Gillette Stadium, but for NFL games its usual capacity is for 68,756. During the World Cup, its capacity will be 65,000.

Even with the tweaks made to Gillette Stadium, there are still seats available for purchase for all kinds of soccer fans. For families, Sections 225 and 238 can be appealing because both are alcohol-free seating areas. For those soccer fans who want to really feel the action, seats in the 100 level are on field level, so while you might not have a bird’s eye view of the entire pitch like you would higher up, it’s technically as close to the action as possible.

World Cup security and access points

Security will be heightened at World Cup matches compared to a Patriots or New England Revolution MLS game at Gillette Stadium. Match tickets will be checked by security three times: at parking, at security, and then a third time at actual entry into the stadium.

Parking, tailgate, transit options for World Cup

There will be on-site parking at Gillette Stadium. An estimated 5,000 parking spaces at the stadium are managed and available for purchase by FIFA, with a higher number of spots potentially available. For comparison, there are usually 20,000 parking spaces at Patriots games. Only fans with tickets to World Cup matches will be allowed into parking areas. Tailgating out of cars in parking spaces is prohibited.

It is recommended to take public transportation to Gillette Stadium during the tournament via the MBTA commuter rail or the Boston Stadium Express bus. Learn more about transit and parking options for World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium.