When was Gillette Stadium approved and when did construction begin?
The town of Foxborough approved plans for the stadium on the 6th of December 1999. Construction work began on the 24th of March 2000 to replace the aging Foxboro Stadium.
Questions about Gillette Stadium
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who paid for the construction costs of Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts?
Robert Kraft agreed to pay 100% of the construction costs himself as part of the final agreement. This arrangement was unusual for an NFL owner at the time.
What is the seating capacity and layout of Gillette Stadium?
The facility holds 64,628 seats including 5,876 club seats and 82 luxury suites. The venue features a distinctive lighthouse entrance standing 218 feet tall designed by Populous.
How many playoff games have the New England Patriots won at Gillette Stadium through the end of the 2025 season?
By the end of the 2025 season, the Patriots maintained an all-time playoff record of 21 wins and 4 losses at this location. Their first home playoff game loss occurred on the 10th of January 2010 against the Baltimore Ravens.
When did Gillette Stadium host its first NHL Winter Classic event?
Gillette Stadium hosted the eighth NHL Winter Classic on the 1st of January 2016 featuring Boston Bruins against Montreal Canadiens before 67,246 fans.
Which artist generated the highest ticket sales revenue during three consecutive shows at Gillette Stadium in July 2018?
Taylor Swift became the first woman to headline three consecutive shows at the venue during her Reputation Stadium Tour in July 2018. Those three nights generated $21,779,846 in ticket sales alone.