World Cup 2026 Boston Day Trip from NYC -- Gillette Stadium Guide

Want to attend a World Cup match outside of MetLife Stadium? Boston / Gillette Stadium is one of the best options for New York-based fans. Here is everything you need to plan the trip.

Distance from NYC

215 miles from Midtown Manhattan

Getting there

Amtrak Acela from Penn Station to Boston South Station (3h 30m, from $49). Then commuter rail (MBTA) from South Station to Foxboro on match days (1h). Total: 4.5-5 hours. Driving is 3.5-4 hours in normal conditions but parking and traffic near Gillette are significant on match days.

Matches at this venue

Group C (Haiti vs Scotland, June 13), Group E (Ecuador, June 14), and other group stage matches. Gillette hosts 6 group stage matches.

Where to stay

Downtown Boston (Back Bay, Seaport, Fenway area) or suburban Foxboro hotels near the stadium. Boston hotels for match nights are significantly cheaper than NYC equivalent dates.

Key tip

The day trip is long but manageable for a morning match. For evening kicks, plan to stay overnight in Boston -- the Amtrak return after a night match is late and limited.

Get tickets

Can not make it in person?

Every World Cup match airs on FOX or FS1 in English, Telemundo or Universo in Spanish. Stream all four channels with FuboTV.