FIFA World Cup 2026 — Boston World Cup host committee says tailgating will be allowed for Foxborough matches

After all, tailgating is allowed prior to the World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium.

The Boston World Cup host committee said Monday that FIFA has reversed its initial position that tailgating would not be allowed during any of the 104 matches during the tournament, which will be played from June 11 to July 19 in the US, Mexico and Canada.

Six group stage games will be played at the home of the NFL’s New England Patriots in Foxborough, south of Boston, plus a quarterfinal match on July 9.

The commission said the shift is in line with local policies that allow tailgating “like any other event hosted at the stadium, as there are no venue restrictions or local public safety restrictions that would prohibit it.”

These events include matches hosted by the Patriots and Major League Soccer’s New England Revolution, and concerts.

Space will be severely reduced from what is normally available. There are about 20,000 parking spaces available for Patriots games, but only about 5,000 will be available for public use during the World Cup.

The Metro Boston Transit Authority has set train prices at $80 for a round-trip flight from Boston to Foxborough for tournament games, four times what it charges for NFL and MLS games. There is also an express bus option that leaves from several locations in the Boston area, which costs $95 roundtrip.

Published on April 28, 2026