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Gillette Stadium 🇺🇸

Home of New England Patriots — tours, history & game-day guide.

CountryUnited States RegionMassachusetts Best timeNFL season (Sep–Feb) TypeNFL Stadium
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ICONICA bucket-list stop for football fans — book a stadium tour on non-game days.

Home of: The New England Patriots (AFC East)

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Welcome to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, the storied home of the NFL's New England Patriots and Major League Soccer's New England Revolution. Located 22 miles southwest of downtown Boston and 18 miles northeast of Providence, Rhode Island, this iconic venue opened in 2002 and is entirely privately funded by Robert Kraft's Kraft Sports Group. Designed with a welcoming entrance inspired by Boston's Longfellow Bridge, the facility offers a high-energy gameday atmosphere where the Patriots have sold out every single home match.

A major 2023 renovation introduced a striking 218-foot lighthouse providing panoramic 360-degree views of the stadium, Patriot Place, and Foxborough, alongside the largest outdoor video board in the United States. Inside the 64,628-seat facility, you will experience top-notch hospitality across connected concourses and pristine food safety, as concessions are managed completely in-house. A peaceful 9/11 memorial garden also sits just outside the gates.

Getting to game day is convenient via U.S. Route 1 or special MBTA Commuter Rail event trains running from Boston and Providence right to Foxboro station. Whether taking in the vibrant crowd or exploring the towering north end plaza, Gillette Stadium delivers an unforgettable New England sports experience.

What to see at Gillette Stadium

  • The 218-foot lighthouse offering 360-degree views of the stadium and Foxborough
  • The largest outdoor video board in the United States spanning 22,000 square feet
  • An iconic entry bridge modeled after Boston's historic Longfellow Bridge
  • In-house food service with an industry-leading zero percent critical safety violation rating
  • A serene September 11 memorial garden outside the stadium gates

Stadium tours & game day

Take advantage of special MBTA Commuter Rail event service running directly to Foxboro station from Boston or Providence on event days.

How long: 2-4 hours · Best time: Game day (Sep–Feb)

How to get there & what’s nearby

Gillette Stadium is easy to reach on game days and by Boston’s public transport. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Boston travel guide.

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