Where Does the Patriots Play
If you’re driving, take Interstate 95 to Route 1. Traffic is legendarily bad on game day, like “bring snacks and a podcast” bad. Parking is an adventure: lots are $40-$60, and you’ll walk a mile in the cold. Worth it.
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No wheels? Take the Commuter Rail from Boston’s South Station to the “Gillette Stadium” stop. The train drops you right at the stadium, which is basically magic. It also saves you from the parking lot drama, and you can pregame with strangers who become best friends by halftime.
Pro tip: Arrive three hours early. That way, you have time to tailgate, take selfies with the lighthouse, and mentally prepare for the refs to make a bad call. They will.
When Can You Watch the Patriots at Home?
The regular season runs from September to January (or February if they make the playoffs). Games are usually on Sundays, but sometimes they sneak in a Thursday or Monday night game. Check the schedule, or just assume it’s Sunday at 1:00 PM—tradition.
Winter games are brutally cold. You’ll wear three pairs of socks and a blanket cape. But the snow makes the stadium look like a winter wonderland—if that wonderland was full of screaming fans and hot chocolate. “Snow games” are the best games, because nothing says “football” like shivering through a field goal that sounds like a frozen marshmallow.
Oh, and don’t forget: Gillette Stadium also hosts concerts and the occasional soccer game. Beyoncé played there. Taylor Swift played there. So basically, the Patriots share a living room with pop royalty.
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