When did Gillette Stadium open?
Gillette Stadium opened in 2002, replacing the adjacent Foxboro Stadium. The first official event was a Major League Soccer match on the 11th of May 2002, when the New England Revolution beat the Dallas Burn 2-0.
Questions about Gillette Stadium
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How many seats does Gillette Stadium hold?
Gillette Stadium has a seating capacity of 64,628, including 5,876 club seats and 82 luxury suites.
Who owns Gillette Stadium?
Gillette Stadium is owned and operated by Kraft Sports Group, a subsidiary of the Kraft Group, the company through which Robert Kraft owns the Patriots and the Revolution. Kraft paid for 100 percent of the stadium's construction costs himself.
Why is Gillette Stadium named after Gillette?
Gillette bought the stadium's naming rights after the dot-com bust ended the original CMGI Field sponsorship. Gillette and the Patriots extended that naming partnership through the 2031 season in September 2010, and the name stayed even after Procter & Gamble acquired Gillette in 2005.
What teams play home games at Gillette Stadium?
Gillette Stadium is the home stadium for the New England Patriots of the NFL and the New England Revolution of MLS. The UMass Minutemen football team also played its home games there in 2012 and 2013, and continued using it part-time through 2018.
Will Gillette Stadium host matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Gillette Stadium will host seven matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including five group stage games, one Round of 32 game, and one quarterfinal. Because FIFA bars corporate sponsor names during the tournament, the venue will be temporarily renamed Boston Stadium.