World Cup host city
No USA games land at Gillette Stadium, but Boston pulls a heavyweight slate: England, France, Norway, Scotland, Morocco, Ghana and a July 9 quarterfinal. The fan energy is downtown at City Hall Plaza, not at the stadium itself out in Foxborough.
Group B
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 · 4:00 PM ET · 3:00 PM CT · Gillette Stadium
No ticket? You're not missing it — the free fan celebrations below are the move. Match details →
Group D
Friday, June 26, 2026 · 3:00 PM ET · 2:00 PM CT · Gillette Stadium
No ticket? You're not missing it — the free fan celebrations below are the move. Match details →
Quarterfinal · Match 97
Thursday, July 9, 2026 · 4:00 PM ET · 3:00 PM CT · Gillette Stadium
No ticket? You're not missing it — the free fan celebrations below are the move. Match details →
The city's official fan celebrations — free, no registration, big screens.
Boston City Hall Plaza, 1 City Hall Square, Government Center, downtown Boston
Free and open to the public, but you must register for a pass in advance — capacity is limited (around 5,000/day) and entry is first-come, first-served even with a pass. Live broadcasts of 2-3 matches/day, food and beverage, interactive games, and a local cultural showcase. Note: closed June 18.
When: June 12-27 (closed June 18); hours vary by match day, roughly 11 AM-3 PM open to 8:30 PM-12:30 AM close
Official info →Rotating Boston neighborhoods — Town Field (Dorchester), Parkman Bandstand (Boston Common), East Boston Memorial Stadium
Six free watch parties announced by Mayor Michelle Wu (boston.gov), each tied to a specific match with a large screen, live music, face painting, food vendors and family activities. Confirmed: Spain vs. Cabo Verde (June 15, 11:30 AM, Town Field), Brazil vs. Haiti (June 19, 9 PM, Boston Common), Colombia vs. Portugal (June 27, 7:30 PM, East Boston). Plus two Semifinals (July 14 & 15) and the Final (July 19), locations TBA.
When: Per-match dates June 15-July 19
Official info →Stadium Express bus, not a quick drive
Gillette is in Foxborough, ~29 miles from downtown with no direct everyday rail to the stadium. Use the official Boston Stadium Express matchday bus (tickets at bostonstadiumexpress.com) rather than fighting Route 1 parking.
Fly into Logan (BOS)
Boston Logan is the main gateway, close to downtown. The MBTA Silver Line and Blue Line connect the airport to the city; from there the Green/Blue lines reach Government Center for the Fan Festival.
Stay downtown, party downtown
The free fan energy is at City Hall Plaza / Government Center, not in Foxborough. Base yourself downtown or near a T line so you can hit the Fan Festival and neighborhood watch parties on non-stadium days.
Register early for the Fan Festival
City Hall Plaza is capacity-limited (~5,000/day) — grab a free advance pass at bostonfwc26.com, but know entry is first-come, first-served even with one.
The full local picture
This is an unofficial local guide built by TKC Group. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by FIFA, KC2026, any national team, venue, league, or official sponsor. Watch-party details are subject to change — confirm on the official hub before you go.
