Boston / Foxborough
America's walking city combines 400 years of history with a world-class food scene, legendary sports culture, and some of the country's best universities. Compact, charming, and full of character.
Historic city. Loud fans. Legendary atmosphere.
World Cup Travel Packages
Estimated costs for a 7-day fan trip to Boston · Gillette Stadium
Stadium
Matches at this stadium
7 matches · Boston- Match 7Group C🇭🇹 Haiti v 🇬🇧 ScotlandSun, Jun 14 · 1:00 AM UTC
- Match 18Group I🇮🇶 Iraq v 🇳🇴 NorwayTue, Jun 16 · 10:00 PM UTC
- Match 30Group C🇬🇧 Scotland v 🇲🇦 MoroccoFri, Jun 19 · 10:00 PM UTC
- Match 46Group L🇬🇧 England v 🇬🇭 GhanaTue, Jun 23 · 8:00 PM UTC
- Match 61Group I🇳🇴 Norway v 🇫🇷 FranceFri, Jun 26 · 7:00 PM UTC
- Match 74Round of 321E v 3A/B/C/D/FMon, Jun 29 · 8:30 PM UTC
- Match 97QuarterfinalW89 v W90Thu, Jul 9 · 8:00 PM UTC
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Knockout match teams resolve as group stage finishes — codes like 1A mean “Group A winner” and W74 means “winner of match 74.”
Game day at Gillette Stadium
Everything fans actually stress-Google before their trip to Boston.
2 hours before kickoff
Plan 2.5+ hours from downtown Boston — Gillette is in Foxborough, 30 mi south
Cashless venue — cards & tap-to-pay only
Clear plastic bags only, max 30 × 15 × 30 cm (12 × 6 × 12 in). Small clutch (no larger than a hand) also allowed.
$50–100 on-site at Gillette Stadium Patriot Place lots
MBTA commuter rail special match-day service from South Station to Foxboro Station (~75 min). Otherwise drive — I-95 South is the route.
Insider notes
- Gillette is open-air; New England summer evenings can be cool — pack a layer
- Patriot Place adjacent to stadium has restaurants/bars open match days
- Boston Common in the city is the Fan Festival site
Prohibited items (FIFA standard)
- Outside food and drinks
- Glass and metal containers
- Weapons (incl. pocket knives) and fireworks
- Professional cameras (lens >75mm) and tripods
- Drones
- Banners larger than 2 × 1 m or any with political messaging
- Selfie sticks
- Laser pointers
Fly into BOS (Logan Airport). Gillette Stadium is in Foxborough, about 30 miles southwest — take the MBTA commuter rail from South Station (match-day service) or drive. Shuttle buses available on match days.
Getting around Boston
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Official Fan Zones
Watch Parties & Sports Bars
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Top Attractions
Hidden Gems & Cocktails
Pubs & Breweries
Boston's craft beer darling with a Fort Point taproom and Canton brewery. Their IPAs and farmhouse ales are nationally distributed.
Everett brewery with a massive beer garden, food trucks, and live music. Whirlpool is their signature hazy IPA.
Fine Dining
Michelin-starred Japanese omakase in the Leather District. An intimate 37-seat restaurant where each piece of nigiri is a small masterpiece.
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Local Tips
- Gillette Stadium is 30 miles from Boston — plan for commuter rail or driving
- Walk the Freedom Trail for 2.5 miles of American history
- Eat seafood in the North End: lobster rolls, clam chowder, Italian restaurants
- Boston is very walkable and has good subway (the T) for getting around the city
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