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Robert Kraft sues Foxborough over stadium licensing fees dispute

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 8:24 PM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Robert Kraft sues Foxborough over stadium licensing fees dispute

Summary

Robert Kraft and the New England Patriots filed a lawsuit against the town of Foxborough on June 15, 2026, regarding licensing fees as Gillette Stadium prepares to host World Cup matches this summer. The lawsuit alleges that Foxborough imposed excessive fees exceeding the state-authorized maximum of $100, claiming they serve as an illegal tax rather than for necessary municipal services. Foxborough responded, stating their licensing fees are essential to cover security and public safety costs associated with large events. This conflict follows extended discussions between the Kraft Group and town officials over the management of event-related costs.

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By the Numbers

•Kraft Sports and Patriots LLC seek to void excessive fees charged by Foxborough.
•Lawsuit filed in Norfolk County Superior Court amid World Cup preparations.
•Foxborough claims the fees ensure safety for events at Gillette Stadium.
•The town argues costs should not fall on local taxpayers.

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What they're saying

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As Gillette Stadium hosts World Cup matches this summer, Robert Kraft and the New England Patriots have sued the town of Foxborough over licensing fees, claiming “the town repeatedly misused its state-granted licensing authority to unlawfully extract funds from the plaintiffs.”
— Yahoo Sports

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