Massachusetts is Match-Ready for the World Cup

From June 13 through July 9, 2026, seven scheduled World Cup matches will take place at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, renamed “Boston Stadium” for the duration of the tournament. In addition to matches at Boston Stadium, Boston City Hall Plaza will also host an official FIFA Fan Festival, including live match broadcasts, interactive games and activities, and food and beverages from local vendors.

Leading up to and during the tournament, expect large crowds, heavier traffic, and increased security, especially on match days. Whether you’re heading to Boston Stadium, commuting, or traveling around the state, make sure you're match-ready for the World Cup.

Make a Game Plan

• Check official event, venue and transit information before you travel.
• Plan your route to Boston Stadium. Commuter Rail tickets are available now. 
• Allow for extra travel time. Download the Mass511 app for real-time traffic information. 

Be a Good Sport

• Respect others. Celebrate responsibly.
• Follow directions from event staff and public safety officials. 
• Leave drones, fireworks, flares, and other prohibited items at home. Know what you can bring on Boston Stadium trains. 

Get Home Safe

• In an emergency, call 9-1-1. If you see something, say something.
• Drink water, wear sunscreen, wash your hands and take other health and safety precautions. 
• Keep your phone charged and enable emergency alerts. 

The MBTA Commuter Rail provides a predictable and more affordable way to travel to and from matches. Roundtrip Boston Stadium Train tickets between South Station andBoston Stadium (Gillette Stadium) will be $80, sold exclusively on mTicket, and are good for travel on the entire Commuter Rail network on match days. Tickets for the first five matches are on sale now on the mTicket mobile app, and tickets for the Round 32 and Quarter-Final matches on sale closer to the match dates.

All subway lines and select bus routes will run until approximately 2 AM after weekday matches and approximately 4 AM after the weekend match on Saturday, June 13 (into Sunday, June 14). Full information can be found at MBTA.com/WorldCup. 

Driving to Boston Stadium

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is encouraging travelers to “Kick the Drive” this summer and take public transit around Boston Stadium and City Hall Plaza. For those who choose to drive to Boston Stadium, plan for significantly longer travel times and note that all parking in the Stadium requires a pre-paid reservation. Drivers should anticipate slowdowns and delays on both northbound and southbound Rt. 495 near exit 32 due to stadium traffic.

If you are driving a large truck, box truck, bus, large van, or other oversized vehicle, please be aware that Storrow Drive and Soldiers Field Road in Boston, as well as Memorial Drive in Cambridge, are not open to trucks, buses, moving vans, or other oversized vehicles and have bridge clearances as low as nine feet. 

Before traveling, drivers are encouraged to check whether bridges along their route can accommodate the height of their vehicle, seek alternative routes when necessary, and observe all posted height restrictions, warning signs, and electronic message boards. Alternative routes for oversized vehicles may include Beacon Street, Commonwealth Avenue, and the Massachusetts Turnpike. 

State, local, federal, and private partners are working together to ensure that residents, visitors, and fans can safely enjoy this global event. Massachusetts is actively preparing responders and partners through training and real-world exercises focused on crowd management and large-event safety, venue evacuation, and cybersecurity preparedness. As part of World Cup preparations, Massachusetts and its partners are advancing a coordinated Human Trafficking Preparedness Plan to address the unique risks related to sex and labor trafficking and the tournament. 

Massachusetts welcomes visitors from across the globe each and every day, and officials are working to make sure the World Cup is a safe experience for all. The Healey-Driscoll Administration has issued guidance to fans traveling to Massachusetts from other countries about actions to take before arriving in the US, which documents to carry, and what to do if stopped by Customs and Border Protection. 

Residents and visitors should review local laws, rules and regulations, and always follow the instructions of event staff and public safety officials. For real-time updates from state and local public safety officials, follow them on social media. Enable emergency alerts on your cell phone, and in an emergency, call 9-1-1. 

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is engaged in extensive planning and coordination to protect the health and safety of residents and visitors throughout the festivities. This means enhanced disease surveillance and monitoring, extreme heat preparation, food safety monitoring, and ongoing coordination and communication with health care providers and public safety officials across the region.

If you are sick or hurt during the celebrations, call 911 for life threatening emergencies. If you are unable to connect to 911 on an international phone, try 112 (the international emergency number) or ask for help from people around you with U.S. phones. Only visit a hospital emergency department for severe illness or injury. Go to an urgent care center for mild illnesses and minor injuries.

If you are traveling, remember to bring your regular prescription medication with you. If you need over-the-counter medication while you are here, visit a pharmacy.