Gillette Stadium is a multi-purpose venue in Foxborough, Massachusetts and home to the New England Patriots (NFL) and the New England Revolution (MLS). The stadium hosts NFL games, MLS matches, college football, concerts, and major international events, and is one of the 11 U.S. host venues for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Overview
Gillette Stadium opened in 2002 as the replacement for Foxboro Stadium, the Patriots’ previous home on the same site. Located at 1 Patriot Place in Foxborough, roughly halfway between Boston and Providence, the stadium anchors a sprawling sports and retail campus owned by the Kraft Group. Gillette holds naming rights through 2031. The venue completed a major renovation in 2023 that introduced a new lighthouse-inspired structure, the largest outdoor video board in U.S. professional sports, and a redesigned north end zone.
Fast facts
- Location: Foxborough, Massachusetts (1 Patriot Place)
- Teams: New England Patriots (NFL), New England Revolution (MLS)
- Capacity: Approximately 64,628 (expandable for major events)
- Opened: May 11, 2002
- Construction: 2000–2002
- Cost: $325 million (privately financed)
- Surface: Natural grass
- Premium Seating: 87 luxury suites and 6,000+ club seats
- Major Renovation: 2022–2023 (lighthouse, end-zone redesign, new video board)
Architectural Features
Designed by HOK Sport (now Populous) and renovated by Populous, Gillette Stadium combines New England design cues with modern fan amenities:
- A signature lighthouse and bridge in the north end zone, inspired by New England maritime architecture
- The largest outdoor video board in U.S. professional sports (added in the 2023 renovation), measuring approximately 22,000 square feet
- Open-air design with a partial canopy over premium seating
- A natural grass field popular with both NFL and MLS players
Patriot Place Complex
Gillette Stadium is the centerpiece of Patriot Place, a mixed-use sports and retail destination featuring:
- More than 1.3 million square feet of retail, dining, and entertainment
- The Patriots Hall of Fame presented by Raytheon Technologies
- Bass Pro Shops, multiple hotels, and a movie theater
- The 6,000-seat MGM Music Hall at Fenway is in Boston, but Patriot Place adds a regional concert and event hub of its own
- Direct shuttle and rail service from Boston for major events
Major Events
Gillette Stadium has hosted numerous high-profile events including:
- Multiple AFC Championship Games during the Patriots’ dynasty era
- MLS Cup Final (2002)
- International Champions Cup soccer matches
- NHL Winter Classic (2023)
- 2025 FIFA Club World Cup matches
- Major concert tours including Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and Bruce Springsteen
Upcoming major events:
- 2026 FIFA World Cup — scheduled to host seven matches