FIFA World Cup 2026 is Coming to Boston
Boston is excited to be hosting matches at Gillette Stadium in June + July 2026!
It’s been over 30 years since the United States has hosted the men’s FIFA World Cup and over 20 years since we hosted the women’s World Cup! So to say Boston is excited about the upcoming soccer (fútbol) matches is an understatement. Behind the scenes planning has been in the works for years and infrastructure logistics like changing the field from turf to natural grass are planned. Gillette Stadium will be transformed to ‘Boston Stadium‘ during the tournament, will all traces of Patriots and NE Revolution logos removed!
Schedule:
Saturday, June 13 – Match 5 – Haiti v. Scotland at 9 pm
Tuesday, June 16 – Match 18 – FIFA 2 Winner v. Norway at 6 pm
Friday, June 19 – Match 30 – Scotland v. Morocco at 6 pm
Tuesday, June 23 – Match 45 – England v. Ghana at 4 pm
Friday, June 26 – Match 61 – Norway v. France at 3 pm
Monday, June 29 – Match 74 – Round of 32 at 4:30 pm
Thursday, July 9, 2026 – Match 97 – Quarter Final at 4 pm
Tickets:
Official tickets are sold exclusively through FIFA’s website and be forewarned – the prices are pretty expensive already! You can register for ticket updates and future sales windows at FIFA.com/tickets. Resale tickets are also available on sites like StubHub, Ticketmaster, etc. – but at a much higher price. If you can secure a ticket in the lottery, I would suggest doing so – most likely you won’t have any trouble selling since tickets any match will be in demand!
Transportation:
Gillette Stadium is set to transform into Boston Stadium in honor of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Just south of Boston, the Stadium will be accessible by both train, car, and bus. The surrounding Patriot Place complex in Foxboro provides a sprawling infrastructure of sports bars & retail spaces, perfect for spending time pre- or post-game. A special bus service from Boston will be running for all matches at Boston Stadium, with a stop right in front of our hotel! The match day service will be called the “Boston Stadium Express” for the 28-mile ride to Foxboro. Tickets will sell out quickly, so be sure to secure yours ahead of time here!
Train transportation will be available from South Station only, providing direct non-stop service to and from Boston Stadium in Foxboro. Boston Stadium train tickets must be purchased in advanced on the MBTA’s mobile ticketing application and a valid World Cup ticket must be presented prior to boarding. Each match will have several trains and different boarding groups to ensure maximum availability. Purchase tickets here!
Watch Parties:
FIFA Fan Festival will be located at Boston’s City Hall Plaza from Friday, June 12th to Saturday, June 27th. The location will serve as Boston’s central gathering place for fans, residents and visitors to watch live broadcasts, see live performers and artists. For a detailed list of events, visit here.
The City of Boston will also be hosting several neighborhood watch parties, which will be free and family-oriented. For an up-to-date list of events and details, visit here.
Location:
The Lenox is the perfect luxury hotel to stay at for your FIFA World Cup 2026 trip – our ideal location in the Back Bay neighborhood makes it easy to enjoy all the world cup related festivities in Boston. For current updates and all things FIFA World Cup related, please be sure to visit Meet BOSTON site.