Gillette Stadium

Gillette Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Foxborough, Massachusetts, United States. The stadium is 22 miles (35 km) southwest of Downtown Boston and 18 miles (29 km) northeast of Providence, Rhode Island. It serves as the home stadium and administrative offices for both the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL) and the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer (MLS). It opened in 2002, replacing the adjacent Foxboro Stadium. It also served as the home venue for the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Minutemen football team in 2012 and 2013 while on-campus Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium underwent renovations; it continued to serve as a part-time home venue for higher attendance UMass games through 2018. Gillette Stadium's seating capacity is 64,628, including 5,876 club seats and 82 luxury suites.

Details

Also known as:
Boston Stadium

Operator:
Kraft Group

Capacity:
American football: 64,628 (2023–present); 65,878 (2015–2023); 68,756 (2002–2014)
Soccer: 20,000 (expandable)

Opened:
May 11, 2002

Tenants:
New England Patriots (NFL) (2002–present)
New England Revolution (MLS) (2002–present)
Boston Legacy FC (NWSL) (2026)
Massachusetts Minutemen (NCAA) (2012–2016, 2018)
Boston Cannons (MLL/PLL) (2015–2020, 2024–present)
New England Revolution II (MLSNP) (2020–present)

2026 FIFA World Cup

Gillette Stadium will host seven matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup: five group stage, one Round of 32, and one quarterfinal. It is one of eleven US venues selected to host matches during the tournament. During the event, the stadium will be temporarily renamed to "Boston Stadium" in accordance with FIFA's policy on corporate sponsored names.