Gillette Stadium
Gillette Stadium is home to one of the sports world’s greatest franchises, the New England Patriots.
The venue opened in 2002, and as of 2018, has hosted eight AFC Championship Games.
Gillette Stadium is in Foxborough, Massachusetts on 1 Patriots Place.
The town of 16,000 is 28 miles southwest of Boston and 20 miles northeast of Providence, Rhode Island.
From 2002 to 2014, the Revolution competed in five MLS Cup Finals.
Gillette Stadium replaced Foxboro Stadium which had been the Patriots home from 1971 through 2001.
As the name suggests, the venue was in Foxborough.
Besides the Patriots, Gillette Stadium is home to the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer.
Gillette Stadium Tickets
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DEC 28 New England Patriots vs. Los Angeles Chargers |
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JAN 05 New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills (Date: TBD) |
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MAR 01 New England Revolution vs. Columbus Crew |
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MAR 08 New England Revolution vs. Philadelphia Union |
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MAR 29 New England Revolution vs. New York Red Bulls |
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APR 05 AMA Monster Energy Supercross - Round 12 |
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APR 19 New England Revolution vs. New York City FC |
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MAY 04 AC/DC & The Pretty Reckless |
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MAY 12 Kendrick Lamar & SZA |
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MAY 17 New England Revolution vs. San Jose Earthquakes |
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MAY 24 NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship - All Sessions Pass |
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MAY 24 NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship - Saturday (Time: TBD) |
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MAY 25 NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship - Sunday |
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MAY 26 NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship - Monday |
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MAY 31 Post Malone & Jelly Roll |
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JUN 14 New England Revolution vs. FC Cincinnati |
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JUN 25 New England Revolution vs. Nashville SC |
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JUN 28 New England Revolution vs. Colorado Rapids |
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JUL 09 New England Revolution vs. Inter Miami CF |
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JUL 15 Coldplay |
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JUL 16 Coldplay |
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JUL 19 New England Revolution vs. Orlando City SC |
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JUL 25 New England Revolution vs. CF Montreal |
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AUG 09 New England Revolution vs. D.C. United |
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AUG 16 New England Revolution vs. Los Angeles FC |
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AUG 30 New England Revolution vs. Charlotte FC |
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SEP 13 New England Revolution vs. Toronto FC |
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SEP 27 New England Revolution vs. Atlanta United FC |
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OCT 18 New England Revolution vs. Chicago Fire FC |
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MAR 15 New England Revolution vs. Portland Timbers |
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APR 04 New England Revolution vs. Colorado Rapids |
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APR 08 New England Revolution vs. Seattle Sounders FC |
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APR 11 New England Revolution vs. FC Cincinnati |
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APR 25 New England Revolution vs. Montreal Impact |
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MAY 02 New England Revolution vs. New York City FC |
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MAY 16 New England Revolution vs. Columbus Crew SC |
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MAY 23 New England Revolution vs. Toronto FC |
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JUN 06 New England Revolution vs. D.C. United |
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JUL 31 Lover Fest East: Taylor Swift |
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AUG 01 Lover Fest East: Taylor Swift |
Gillette Stadium's History
In the late 1990s, Patriots owner Robert Kraft looked to build a new stadium in South Boston.
Plans were abandoned after residents vehemently opposed the idea.
Similar results happened with stadium proposals in Providence and Hartford, Connecticut.
The failure in Hartford caused the governor of Connecticut to proclaim himself a lifelong New York Jets fan.
Lawmakers in Foxborough approved plans for a new stadium in late 1999.
Construction began the following March.
Kraft paid all the construction costs for Gillette Stadium—a rarity for NFL owners.
Gillette Stadium opened in 2002 and was originally named “CMGI Field.” Procter & Gamble, the company that owns Gillette, has secured naming rights through 2031.
Gillette Stadium’s first event was a Revolution match.
The first musical act to play at the venue was Jeremiah Freed.
The first big act to perform at Gillette Stadium were the Rolling Stones.
They rocked the house on Sept. 5, 2002.
Four days later, Gillette Stadium enjoyed its grand opening and unveiled the Patriots’ championship banner for winning Super Bowl XXXVI.
Notable acts that have appeared at Gillette Stadium include AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Chesney, Metallica, Taylor Swift, and U2.
In 2006, owners of Gillette Stadium added an open-air shopping center. Also in the complex is a movie theater, a medical center, and a four-star hotel.
In 2007, Hall at Patriot Place opened.
The museum contains a pro shop and the New England Patriots Hall of Fame.
Gillette Stadium Videos
Patriots Win 2018 AFC Champioship
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