Seven FIFA World Cup matches. Gillette Stadium. June 13 through July 9. England, France, Morocco, Scotland, Norway, Ghana, and Haiti — plus a Round of 32 knockout and a quarterfinal. Eastern Massachusetts has a front-row seat to one of the most loaded match schedules of any venue in the entire tournament.
But a front-row seat does not mean easy access. Here is how groups across Eastern MA and Southern New Hampshire are getting to Gillette this summer — and why charter bus is the answer most of them are landing on.
The Transportation Challenge at Gillette This Summer
Gillette Stadium sits 25 miles south of Boston with no subway access. Parking drops from 20,000 spots to approximately 5,000 — a 75% reduction — and all parking requires a prepaid reservation with a match-day ticket. The MBTA is expanding commuter rail service with up to 14 trains from South Station, but even at full capacity that covers only about 20,000 of the 64,000-plus fans per match. Five of seven matches kick off on weekday afternoons, colliding directly with the evening commute on Route 1 and I-95.
We also know exactly what match-day traffic at Gillette looks like now, because we already have a preview. On March 26, 2026, Gillette hosted a Brazil vs. France friendly — a single warm-up match before the actual World Cup. CBS Boston reported that Foxborough’s police chief described the traffic as having flat-out “sucked,” that GPS apps routed hundreds of cars off Route 1 and onto Mechanic Street and residential back roads through the town, and that fans walked 3.5 miles along train tracks to avoid the gridlock. Even the France national team coach said his bus barely made it to the stadium on time, arriving just 75 minutes before kickoff after being caught in traffic for well over an hour. That was one preview match. The World Cup brings seven full-scale FIFA events to Foxborough this summer.
The Full Gillette Schedule
- Saturday, June 13 — Haiti vs. Scotland, 9:00 PM
- Tuesday, June 16 — Playoff Winner vs. Norway, 6:00 PM
- Friday, June 19 — Scotland vs. Morocco, 6:00 PM
- Tuesday, June 23 — England vs. Ghana, 4:00 PM
- Friday, June 26 — Norway vs. France, 3:00 PM
- Monday, June 29 — Round of 32 (TBD), 4:30 PM
- Thursday, July 9 — Quarterfinal (TBD), 4:00 PM
Charter Bus Is the Group Solution
For organized groups — fan clubs, corporate outings, schools, churches, community organizations, youth soccer teams — a charter bus is the most reliable and most enjoyable option for getting to Gillette this summer. One pickup point anywhere in Eastern MA or Southern NH, everyone rides together, no one parks or drives. After the match, the bus is waiting. No surge-priced rideshares, no hour-long parking lot crawl, no coordinating 15 separate drivers on the way home from a night match.
NRT Bus provides charter transportation for groups across Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. We have been safely and compassionately serving communities in the Boston area for over 35 years. Our professional drivers and logistics coordinators handle every detail of the trip so your group can stay focused on the experience. Our coaches are equipped with state-of-the-art onboard amenities and the latest safety technologies. See our full charter services here.
As part of the Beacon Mobility family of transportation companies, NRT brings national-level safety standards and operational depth with the local knowledge and people-first culture that has defined our company since day one. Learn more about who we are.
For groups in the Greater Boston metro area, our Beacon Mobility sister company Local Motion of Boston also provides charter service with over 25 years of experience in corporate and event transportation across the region.
Book Early — Availability Will Tighten Fast
An estimated 2 million visitors are expected in the Greater Boston region during the World Cup window. Charter bus availability across Massachusetts will tighten steadily as the tournament approaches. The England and France matches will see the highest group demand, followed closely by the quarterfinal. If your group is planning to attend any match this summer, the time to secure transportation is now.
Request a charter quote from NRT Bus today. Tell us your group size, match day, and pickup location in Eastern MA or Southern NH — we will handle the logistics from there. Reach our team directly here.
