Boston World Cup 2026

New England hosts 6 World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium — England arrives in Foxborough

🏟️ Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough MA  •  👥 Capacity: 65,878  •  🎫 Matches: 6 games incl. England  •  ✈️ Airport: BOS Logan (60 min via Commuter Rail)

🦞 Historic Boston — America's Walking City

Boston is one of America's oldest and most historic cities — birthplace of the American Revolution, home of Harvard and MIT, Fenway Park, and New England Patriots. Gillette Stadium in Foxborough (30 miles south of Boston) is one of the NFL's finest venues, regularly hosting New England Patriots and New England Revolution soccer matches. England fans — this is your World Cup home!

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WC Matches

65,878

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⚽ World Cup 2026 Matches at Gillette Stadium

Date Match Time (UTC) Stage
2026-06-15 England vs Nigeria 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 18:00 UTC Group C
2026-06-18 Denmark vs Saudi Arabia 21:00 UTC Group H
2026-06-21 Mexico vs TBD 18:00 UTC Group A
2026-06-24 England vs TBD 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 TBD Group C
2026-06-27 TBD vs TBD TBD Group Stage
2026-07-03 TBD vs TBD TBD Round of 32

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England fans — thousands of you will be making the trip to New England. Gillette Stadium will be a sea of white!

🏨 Hotels & Accommodation

💡 Boston or Foxborough? Staying in Boston gives the full tourist experience. Staying in Foxborough (near stadium) is ideal if you're primarily here for the matches and want zero logistics on game day.

Four Seasons Hotel Boston

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Luxury • Back Bay / Public Garden

$500-1100/night

📍 35 km from Gillette Stadium

✨ Overlooking the Public Garden — Boston's finest hotel. Take Commuter Rail on match days.

The Envoy Hotel

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Trendy • Fort Point / Seaport

$280-520/night

📍 36 km from Gillette Stadium

✨ Rooftop bar with iconic Boston Harbor views. In the hottest emerging neighborhood in Boston.

Marriott Copley Place Boston

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Central • Copley Square / Back Bay

$220-420/night

📍 35 km from stadium

✨ Ideal Back Bay location, connected to Prudential Center, easy T (subway) and Commuter Rail access.

Element Boston Seaport

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Modern • Seaport District

$190-320/night

📍 36 km from stadium

✨ New Seaport District hotel. Near Silver Line bus to South Station → Commuter Rail to stadium.

Holiday Inn Express Foxborough

⭐⭐⭐ Closest Budget • Foxborough (stadium area)

$150-240/night

📍 1.5 km from Gillette Stadium

✨ Closest budget hotel to Gillette Stadium. Walk to the venue on match day.

Sheraton Framingham

⭐⭐⭐ Mid-Range • Framingham

$140-220/night

📍 20 km from stadium

✨ Midway between Boston and stadium — shuttle or Commuter Rail options available.

🏛️ Top Attractions in Boston

Freedom Trail

Historic Walk 📍 35 km from stadium

2.5-mile walking trail connecting 16 major Revolutionary War historic sites. Paul Revere's house, Old North Church, Faneuil Hall. Free, self-guided.

Fenway Park

Sports Landmark 📍 34 km from stadium

America's most beloved baseball park, home of the Boston Red Sox since 1912. Tours available daily. A pilgrimage for sports fans.

Harvard & MIT Campus Walk

Academic Heritage 📍 40 km from stadium

Harvard Square and MIT are a short T ride away. Wander historic campuses, world-class museums, and vibrant student life.

Boston Harbor Islands

Nature 📍 40 km from stadium

Island archipelago accessible by ferry from Long Wharf. Swimming, hiking, Civil War fort ruins, and stunning harbor views.

Museum of Fine Arts

Museum 📍 36 km from stadium

One of the largest art museums in the US. Egyptian mummies, French Impressionists, American collection. Free Wednesdays after 3pm.

Salem Day Trip

Day Trip 📍 70 km from stadium

Historic "Witch City" — site of the 1692 Salem Witch Trials. Year-round witch museums, historic houses, and charm.

Cape Cod Day Trip

Beach Day Trip 📍 120 km from stadium

Classic New England summer destination. White sand beaches, lobster shacks, quaint towns, cycling trails. Perfect day trip.

Gillette Stadium Fan Zone

World Cup Fan Zone 📍 Patriot Place area

Patriot Place entertainment complex surrounds Gillette Stadium. Shops, restaurants, and entertainment before and after matches.

🚂 Getting to Gillette Stadium

1. MBTA Commuter Rail (Providence/Stoughton Line)

⏱️ 50-60 mins from South Station, Boston • 💰 $13-17

Special match-day service: trains run directly to Foxborough station (adjacent to Gillette Stadium). Best option from Boston.

2. Shuttle from Back Bay / South Station

⏱️ 45-60 mins • 💰 $10-15

Official World Cup event shuttles from Back Bay and South Station on match days. Pre-book via FIFA/NERevolution 2026.

3. Uber/Lyft Rideshare

⏱️ 40-60 mins from downtown (traffic-dependent) • 💰 $45-80

Traffic on Route 1 can be brutal on match days. Allow 90+ mins. Best for return trip when trains are crowded.

4. Driving + Pre-booked Parking

⏱️ Varies • 💰 $25-50

Extensive parking at Patriot Place. Pre-book via ParkWhiz. Route 1 can back up 2+ hours after matches — plan patience!

5. From Logan Airport (BOS)

⏱️ 60-75 mins by car/shuttle • 💰 $50-75 Uber to Foxborough

Logan Airport → South Station via Silver Line (free) → Commuter Rail to Foxborough. Total transit: 75-90 mins.

🚂 Take the Commuter Rail: MBTA runs special match-day trains from South Station to Foxborough — the station is literally adjacent to the stadium entrance. Buy tickets in advance. Avoid driving if at all possible — Route 1 post-match traffic is infamous!

💰 Daily Budget (Boston)

Budget Trip

Hotel:$165
Food:$45
Transport:$20
Activities:$30
Daily Total:$260

Mid-Range

Hotel:$290
Food:$80
Transport:$30
Activities:$55
Daily Total:$455

Luxury

Hotel:$600
Food:$150
Transport:$50
Activities:$90
Daily Total:$890

💡 Boston is an expensive city — but its compact, walkable nature means transport costs are low once you're in the city.

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