You should not have to stress about getting to the World Cup. The match itself — the atmosphere, the energy, the goals, the noise — that is what your group should be focused on. Not parking, not traffic, not transit transfers, not figuring out who is driving home after a 10:00 PM match on a Tuesday.
NRT Bus takes all of that off your plate.
Why Groups Are Stressed About Gillette This Summer
The logistics at Gillette for the 2026 World Cup are genuinely more complicated than anything this stadium has seen before. Parking drops from 20,000 spots to about 5,000 — and every remaining spot requires a prepaid reservation tied to a match ticket. Route 1 is the only road in and out, and it will gridlock. Five of seven matches kick off on weekday afternoons during rush hour. MBTA commuter rail covers only about a third of stadium capacity and requires same-day match tickets purchased through a specific app.
But we do not have to predict what this looks like — we already have real-world evidence. On March 26, 2026, Gillette hosted Brazil vs. France as a one-off friendly before the tournament. CBS Boston reported that Foxborough’s police chief said traffic simply “sucked,” that navigation apps sent hundreds of cars spilling onto back roads through residential Foxborough neighborhoods, and that fans walked 3.5 miles along train tracks to avoid sitting in gridlock. The France national team coach reported that his bus barely arrived at the stadium on time — just 75 minutes before kickoff — after being caught in traffic for over an hour. The World Cup brings seven full-scale matches to Gillette, not one. Every one of those logistical challenges multiplies.
For groups trying to coordinate 20, 30, or 50 people to Foxborough independently, the variables quickly become unmanageable. A charter bus eliminates most of them in one decision.
The NRT Bus Solution
One bus. One pickup point anywhere in Eastern Massachusetts or Southern New Hampshire. One professional driver who handles all routing, timing, and event-day logistics. Your group boards together, arrives together, and goes home together. No one hunts for a parking spot that barely exists. No one sits in traffic alone. No one scrambles for a rideshare after a night match when 60,000 other fans are all trying to do the same thing at the same time.
NRT Bus serves groups across Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire — from Andover to Nashua and everywhere in between. We handle school transportation, weddings, corporate shuttles, and charter services with the same commitment to safety and reliability in everything we do. Our coaches are equipped with state-of-the-art onboard amenities and the latest safety technologies. Every driver is professionally trained and locally experienced. See our full charter services.
We have been serving communities in the Boston area for over 35 years. We know the roads, we know the region, and we know how to get a group to Gillette on schedule — even on a match day. Learn more about our team and our history.
Matches Your Group Will Love
Haiti vs. Scotland on Saturday June 13 — the only weekend kickoff on the full Gillette slate, the most scheduling-friendly match for groups. England vs. Ghana on June 23 — the biggest star power at Gillette, drawing fans from across New England and beyond. Norway vs. France on June 26 — Mbappé vs. Haaland, the group stage match the entire soccer world will be watching. The quarterfinal on July 9 — one of only four in the entire 48-team tournament, and the highest-stakes match Gillette will host all summer. Every one of these is worth the trip. Every one of them is more enjoyable when your group gets there stress-free.
For groups specifically in the Greater Boston metro area, our Beacon Mobility sister company Local Motion of Boston provides charter service with over 25 years of corporate and event transportation experience across the region.
The Last Time Foxborough Had a World Cup Match Was 1994
Over 30 years ago. For most people in your group, this summer is the first and likely only chance they will ever have to attend a World Cup match in their home state. England, France, Morocco, Scotland, Norway — all at Gillette, all within driving distance. Do not let the logistics be the memory your group takes away from the experience.
Contact NRT Bus for a group charter quote. Tell us your match day, your headcount, and where in MA or NH you need pickup — we will make the World Cup stress-free from the first mile to the last. Reach our team directly here.
