The World Cup is about to take over Boston and this is your one-stop guide to the action. Find what you need, whether you’re planning ahead or figuring it out on the fly. We’ll be updating this page in real time as new events and info drop, so bookmark it and check back often.
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The U.S. last hosted the World Cup in the ’90s; now it’s back after nearly three decades and Boston is one of 11 host cities. The tournament runs June 11th-July 19th, and Boston’s slate includes five group-stage games, a knockout round and a quarterfinal wrapping up on July 9th.
Getting to Boston Stadium (aka Foxboro)
Our FIFA matches will be played at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro — rebranded Boston Stadium just for this. Crowds and gridlock are inevitable, no matter your route. Driving? Good luck. Parking lots open 4 hours before each match and gates open three hours before. Organizers strongly encourage fans to hop on the Commuter Rail to get to the stadium. Tickets are $80 round-trip and must be purchased in advance. Get yours here.
Schedule (all times ET):
Saturday, June 13th: Haiti vs. Scotland, 9pm
Tuesday, June 16th: Iraq vs. Norway, 6pm
Friday, June 19th: Scotland vs. Morocco, 6pm
Tuesday, June 23rd: England vs. Ghana, 4pm
Friday, June 26th: Norway vs. France, 3pm
Monday, June 29th: Knockout Matchup, TBD
Thursday, July 9th: Quarterfinal Matchup, TBD
Watch Parties
Boston is hosting the FIFA Fan Fest from June 11th-27th at City Hall Plaza. The festival is free for all ages, featuring games, music, live entertainment, local vendors and broadcasts of multiple World Cup matches during the Group Stage. Advance registration is required since access will be limited to 5,000 fans at a time.
There will also be free rotating fan zones across Greater Boston, like Cambridge, Revere, Everett and Chelsea (for the state’s only Spanish-language broadcast). The Haven, Boston’s only Scottish bar, will host a three-day festival from June 12th-14th for the Tartan Army. We rounded up all the local watch parties for your viewing pleasure.
Best Places to Watch Soccer in Boston
Watching a World Cup match at your neighborhood bar hits different. The shared energy, the crowd reactions, the friendly rivalries. Here are some of Boston’s best places to watch soccer.
BYO Watch Party
The city is expanding its summer block party grants to help residents host World Cup watch parties with neighbors. You can score up to $750 for food, non-alcoholic drinks, lawn games and logistics. The deadline to apply is June 8th. Get the full details.
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Updated may 2026
