Fans advised on transport to Gillette Stadium for World Cup games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 7:05 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
As the 2026 World Cup approaches, fans in Boston are preparing for travel to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, which is 28 miles away. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation warned that game day traffic is likely to cause significant delays. Parking will be very limited and available only through pre-paid reservations, prompting officials to recommend public transit options instead. A recent friendly match highlighted the potential congestion, as some fans abandoned cars to reach the stadium amid heavy traffic.
- •Gillette Stadium will host seven World Cup games.
- •Travel time from Boston is approximately 53 minutes without events.
- •Traffic is expected to be significantly worse on game days.
- •Parking is limited and requires pre-paid reservations.
- •MassDOT encourages using public transit to reach the stadium.
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Going to the World Cup? Here's how far Gillette Stadium is from Boston
"If you're commuting from Boston to attend a World Cup game at Gillette Stadium, here's a look at how long the drive will be.
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