This summer, Massachusetts will welcome soccer fans from around the world for seven World Cup matches at Boston Stadium.
The Healey-Driscoll Administration is working with partners in public health and safety, transportation, and federal and local government to ensure a safe, secure and smooth experience for residents and visitors.
Brazil vs. France: International Friendly on March 26
As part of the Road to 26, teams from Brazil and France will meet in the first international match at Gillette Stadium in a decade. Attendees and residents are encouraged to take public transit to and from Foxborough, and to expect heavier traffic around the stadium.
From June 13 through July 9, 2026, seven scheduled World Cup matches will take place at Gilette 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 a match, commuting, or traveling around the state, plan ahead to make the most of this historic moment for Massachusetts.
Transportation
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.
The MBTA Commuter Rail is highly recommended for travel to Foxborough and will be running a special schedule. Riders must have a ticket to a World Cup match on the day of your travel to board trains to Boston Stadium. Tickets go on sale April 8, 2026.
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.
Traveling from out of state?
Located in the City of Boston, Boston Logan International Airport is the first stop on your journey to the World Cup. Click the link below for information on flights, rental cars, and more.
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.
Protecting Public Health
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.
World Cup News & Announcements
The Healey-Driscoll Administration regularly releases information related to World Cup planning and will continue to update residents and visitors leading up to and during the tournament.
