Boston World Cup

Gillette Stadium sits almost thirty miles from downtown Boston, out in Foxboro. Most World Cup visitors are not staying anywhere near the stadium. They are booked into Back Bay, Seaport, South End, and Fenway hotels, taking the MBTA’s special Boston Stadium Train down to Foxboro for kickoff, then riding it right back into the city…

Update June 8, 2026: The Massachusetts Senate on Monday approved legislation that would give cities and towns the option to temporarily permit extended bar and restaurant closing times in designated outdoor areas. If adopted locally, the proposal would allow communities to create designated outdoor entertainment districts where people can purchase alcoholic beverages from licensed establishments and consume…