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A Patriots home game is played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, about 22 miles southwest of Boston, not in Boston itself. Most visitors either stay near the stadium in Foxborough or stay in Boston and take the MBTA special event train to Foxboro Station on game day.
If you drive, expect Route 1 traffic, free general parking across Route 1, and lots that open four hours before kickoff.
Where is Gillette Stadium, exactly?
Gillette Stadium is at One Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035, the address listed on its official site. It is home to the New England Patriots and the New England Revolution.
Foxborough sits between Boston and Providence, which is why fans arrive from both cities. There is no subway to the stadium, and a short drive can become a long one once Route 1 fills. The stadium is open air, so dress in layers for cold, windy late season games in November, December and January.
How do you get official Patriots tickets?
Start with the Patriots tickets page on patriots.com. Patriots home game tickets are mobile only, so add them to your phone wallet before you leave, where signals can get busy at the stadium.
The team directs holders to the NFL Ticket Exchange by Ticketmaster for resale through Account Manager. The Gillette Stadium Ticket Office, in Patriot Place Plaza outside the Ticketmaster gate at the north end, is open on event days only and opens with the parking lots, according to the Patriots.
Check kickoff again in game week, because NFL times can move under flexible scheduling. Do not rely on a screenshot at the gate.
How does the MBTA game day train from Boston work?
The MBTA runs special event trains to Foxboro Station for Patriots games, and its Gillette Stadium page says trains are scheduled for every Patriots game played at Gillette Stadium. Round trip tickets for Patriots games are $20, sold only through the mTicket app.
From Boston, trains leave South Station and stop at Back Bay and Dedham Corporate Center before Foxboro. A train also runs from Providence for this service, stopping at Pawtucket/Central Falls, Attleboro and Mansfield. Foxboro Station is about a quarter of a mile from the stadium, with a signed walking route.
Schedules are published per game, not as one fixed timetable. The MBTA says trains usually arrive about an hour before the event and depart 30 minutes after the game ends. Tickets go on sale at 11 AM on the Monday before the game. Buy early, as tickets are limited and can sell out, and check the Foxboro schedule on mbta.com on the day.
Do not confuse this with regular service. The Franklin/Foxboro Line serves Foxboro on weekdays only, is not timed to events, and the MBTA warns its last train may leave before an event ends. It lists a one way fare of $8.75 from South Station to Foxboro on that line. For a Sunday or night game, use the special event train.
What should drivers know about parking?
Gillette Stadium says event day access is via Route 1 only, and local roads can have closures that navigation apps may not capture. Most Boston drivers use I-93 South and I-95 South toward Route 1 South, then follow stadium signs and staff directions. Leave earlier than the normal drive suggests.
For Patriots games, lots open four hours before kickoff and close two hours after day games or immediately after night games. Free general parking is available on the opposite side of Route 1 for all ticket holders.
Stadium side passes are for Season Ticket Members, were listed as sold out for the 2026 season, and any passes released before a game must be bought online with a Visa card.
Rideshare and taxi pickup for Patriots games is in Lot 15, near the CVS Health Gate. Dropping off or picking up on Route 1 is not allowed.
What are the tailgating rules?
Tailgating is permitted in general parking lots and may begin when the lots open, unless parking, security or public safety officials direct otherwise. Postgame tailgating must conclude 90 minutes after the game ends.
Open fires are not allowed. All fires must be contained in a suitable, movable fire burning device, and fire pits with open flames are not considered movable and are not allowed. Grills must not be left unattended, and used charcoal must be disposed of properly, not left to burn out on the parking surface.
The stadium also bans kegs, outside catering and professional tailgates in the lots. There is no overnight parking and no re-entry.
What is the bag policy, and what else helps at the gate?
The clear bag policy applies at all ticketed events. You may bring only one of these: a one gallon clear plastic freezer bag no larger than 11 inches by 11 inches, a clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag no larger than 12 inches by 12 inches by 6 inches, or a small wristlet or handheld wallet no larger than 6.5 inches by 4.5 inches.
Larger bags, including backpacks and shoulder bags, will not be allowed inside and will not be held by the venue. Prohibited items include coolers, cans and bottles, umbrellas, and outside food and beverages. Leave them in your vehicle, or do not bring them on the train.
All other gates open two hours before kickoff, with club areas earlier. Gillette Stadium is completely cashless, with Cash to Card kiosks inside to convert cash to a prepaid Visa card.
What can you do at Patriot Place?
Patriot Place is the shopping, dining and entertainment destination adjacent to the stadium. The Patriots describe it as having large and boutique retailers, casual to higher end restaurants and nightlife venues.
Gillette Stadium lists it at more than 1.3 million square feet, with restaurants, shops, a 14 screen cinema, bowling and the Patriots Hall of Fame presented by RTX. For fans who are not tailgating, it is the place to eat, meet friends and let postgame traffic clear.
Fans attending the game must still park in the general game lots, even if they shop at Patriot Place.
Where should you stay for a Patriots game?
Staying in Foxborough or nearby puts you closest to kickoff, and the hotels at Patriot Place are the most convenient, but they fill fast for home weekends. Staying in Boston gives you a full city weekend and a direct game day train, at the cost of the ride each way.
If you base yourself in Boston, pick a hotel that makes Back Bay or South Station easy. Our listing for the Hilton Boston Park Plaza suits fans who want to stay in the city and use the Back Bay stop for the game day train.
You can also check that hotel via Hilton Boston Park Plaza on Expedia when comparing Boston options. Book early, and decide transport before you decide the hotel.
Check the calendar
Kickoff and train times can change during the season, so check the BostonVacay events calendar for current dates and fixtures before you book tickets, trains or a hotel.