World Cup comes to Foxborough: See stadium transformation, transit changes ahead of 1st match

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Fans heading to Foxborough for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will see Gillette Stadium, known as Boston Stadium for the duration of the tournament, looking very different.

Seven matches are set to be played in Foxborough during the tournament, with the first kicking off Saturday as Scotland faces Haiti.

In preparation, FIFA has given the stadium a temporary makeover.

Inside, all traditional advertisements have been covered, and the familiar red accents around the stands have been replaced with blue to match the tournament’s global branding.

0 of 50

One thing that hasn’t changed: the Patriots’ six Super Bowl banners will still be on display.

Transportation is also getting an upgrade to handle the crowds.

The MBTA has added new signage in and around Boston’s South Station to help fans easily find trains heading to Foxborough. The signs include clear directions and arrows pointing riders in the right direction.

Round-trip train tickets from South Station to Foxborough are priced at $80 and are available through the MBTA’s mTicket app. However, there’s one important catch — fans must already have a ticket to the World Cup match in order to purchase a train ticket.

Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts.

Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW

©2026 Cox Media Group