The Stadium
The following section contains key travel information for matchday. A Fan Checklist, including travel details and other information for fans to know before they go, can be found here.
Getting to / from Boston Stadium
- Allow plenty of time to travel to the stadium – it’s usually 60-90 mins from downtown Boston by road and 45-50 minutes from Providence. It’s expected to take longer on matchdays, notably when matches coincide with regular weekday commuter traffic. Please plan accordingly.
- A range of travel options is available but we encourage public transportation where possible so please:
- book your bus and train tickets as a matter of urgency. Parking can also be booked here.
- remember you must be a match ticketholder to use these services and will need to show a corresponding same-day match ticket to board public transportation or access stadium parking.
- rideshare information is available here and information for those with accessibility requirements is here.
- Detailed information on all the above is set out below or download our fan travel guide. Other key know before you go information is available here.
Boston Stadium Trains
There is a direct and frequent train service that requires advanced purchase only between Boston’s South Station and Foxboro Station (less than a10-minute walk to the stadium). This is a matchday only service and no other trains go to the stadium. To book your train ticket first download the MBTA mTicket app, and then select the ‘Buy Tickets to Boston Stadium’ button.
- Tickets: $80 round trip / return journey AND MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE.
- Times: The journey takes about 60 mins. Trains will depart every 15 minutes from South Station and get you to the heart of the action in plenty of time to soak up the atmosphere. After the match, queuing for return trains will begin near the station entrance in Lot 4. Trains will depart every 15 minutes beginning about 30 minutes after the final whistle.
- Exclusively for match ticket holders only: Can only be purchased by fans with a same-day match ticket and you will not be allowed to board the train without displaying proof of your valid, same-day match ticket. Train tickets are only valid for the day of the match in question.
- Advanced booking only – spaces limited: Follow the instructions here on how to book a ticket, which includes downloading the MBTA mTicket app.
Note: Boarding times will be provided when you buy your ticket. Arrive in plenty of time at South Station and be prepared to wait in line as it is expected to be very busy.
Boston Stadium Express Bus
This is Boston 26’s official direct bus service servicing the region to deliver ticketed spectators within a 10-minute walk of the matchday action:
- Tickets: $95 round trip / return journey AND MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE
- Times: Prior to the match the bus service will start 3 – 4.5 hours before kickoff. After the match buses will start leaving 30 minutes after the final whistle.
- Exclusively for match ticket holders only: Can only be purchased by fans with a same-day match ticket and you will not be allowed to board the bus without displaying proof of your valid, same-day match ticket. Bus tickets are only valid for the day of the match in question.
- Advanced booking only – spaces limited: Find out more and book your space here now.
Note: Aim to arrive no later than 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time to allow time for boarding.
Cars, Rideshares & Over-Sized Vehicles
Stadium Parking
Dedicated event parking at the stadium must be booked in advance; including for those with accessibility requirements. Allow extra time for getting to the Stadium as approaching roads are expected to be busy for up to 4 hours either side of the match.
The only access road to the Stadium is MA Route 1. If traveling from the north, MA Route 1 is accessible from I-95S (Exit 19). If travelling from the south, MA Route 1 is accessible from I-95N to I-495N (Exit 36A). Traffic restrictions will be in place on local roads before and after the match and it is possible your preferred mapping service may not give you the best travel options; please follow event road signs as you enter the area.
Some tips if you intend to travel by car:
- Stadium parking lots open 4 hours before kick-off and must be booked in advance here (including if you have accessibility requirements).
- Roads to and from the stadium are expected to be very busy, so please share your vehicle with others where possible and arrive in good time.
- Be aware that a special event traffic management plan will be in place; it will be important to follow traffic signs to find your parking entrance.
- Drop-off and pick-up by private car is not permitted around the stadium.
- Only fans with corresponding match tickets and a booked parking pass will be able to access and park in stadium lots.
Rideshare and taxis
A dedicated drop-off and pick-off area will be available at Lot 16 of the stadium. Services are expected to be very busy, particularly after each match, so plan and book ahead now. They are solely the responsibility of the operator.
Rideshare App Shuttle Service
Reserve a seat on a shared post-match shuttle service here. Riders can reserve up to five seats in advance for services to downtown Boston and Providence.
Tickets: $45 per person and must be reserved through the app.
Destinations: Downtown Boston (Back Bay near the Prudential Center) and Downtown Providence (Smith and Francis St. near the Rhode Island State House).
Advanced booking recommended – spaces limited.
Note: This is a post-match service only. Boarding instructions and departure times will be provided in the app but are expected to commence 30 minutes after final whistle.
Private coach, bus and other over-sized vehicles
There are no private vehicle drop-off or pick-up areas available at the stadium. Boston Stadium Express Bus (see section above) is the only service with event provided drop-off and pick-up facilities within the stadium area.
There is parking available for over-sized vehicles which match ticketholders must book in advance now here.
Please be sure to check with the operator of your service that these parking arrangements have been made in advance of traveling to the stadium on match day.
Remember, that Boston Stadium Express Bus (see section above) is Boston 26’s only official bus service with an event provided drop-off and pick-up area within the stadium area.
ACCessibility
Visitors with mobility, sensory, cognitive, or other accessibility needs will find a wide range of services throughout the region, including accessible public transportation, adapted accommodations, and support services.
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) operates low-floor buses, accessible subway stations, audio announcements, priority seating, and door-to-door paratransit services for those unable to use fixed-route transit. Wheelchair accessible taxis are also part of the general taxicab fleet in the City of Boston.
Specific arrangements for the stadium include:
- All Boston Stadium Trains and the platforms at South Station and Foxboro Station are Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant.
- Over half of the Boston Stadium Express Bus fleet is ADA accessible. Fans can identify themselves as requiring ADA support as part of the booking process.
- Accessible ADA parking is available near stadium entrances. It must be booked in advance here.
Expect road closures, turn restrictions, and traffic shifts around downtown and Boston Stadium during the Tournament. Please allow extra travel time and check area guides for specific details.
About Boston Stadium
Boston Stadium is New England’s premier sports, entertainment, and event venue, highlighted by a signature 22-story lighthouse rising above the north end zone, the largest outdoor curved-radius videoboard at a sports venue in the country and more. The Lighthouse features a 360-degree observation deck known as the Lookout that offers panoramic views of the stadium and surrounding region, including the Boston skyline. Inspired by New England’s rich maritime heritage – home to more than 160 historic lighthouses, including Boston Light, the nation’s oldest continually used lighthouse – the structure serves as an iconic architectural landmark and experiential attraction.
Boston Stadium’s recent venue enhancements also include additional premium and fan gathering spaces, a reimagined fan plaza, upgraded luxury suites, new and improved bar and concession locations, increased restroom capacity, enhanced stadium connectivity and more.
