Things to do in Boston FIFA World Cup 2026
Welcome to Boston!
We know you’ve traveled long and far to experience this year’s most exciting fútbol games. Whether you’re visiting from Morocco, Norway, Iraq, England, France, Ghana, or just across the bridge from Cambridge, we welcome you to experience the best of a Boston summer in The Fenway.
What’s The Fenway
The Fenway is 50+ restaurants, from New England classic fare- lobster rolls and hot dogs, to fine-dining Italian and patio seating. The Fenway is the iconic Fenway Park, MGM Music Hall, House of Blues Boston, MFA, and Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum make The Fenway your cultural hotspot, so you can get the best of Boston, all in one stop.
Visit Fenway Park
Fenway Park’s baseball games and Summer Concert Season will be well underway upon your arrival, get tickets to see the Red Sox play in America’s oldest ballpark. Or, grab tickets to see RÜFÜS DU SOL on June 23, or Noah Kahan on July 7, 8, 10, or 11.
Summer Red Sox Schedule
- Tuesday, June 2 vs. Orioles @ 6:45pm
- Wednesday, June 3 vs. Orioles @ 6:45pm
- Thursday, June 4 vs. Orioles @ 1:35pm
- Friday, June 12 vs. Rangers @ 7:10pm
- Saturday, June 13 vs. Rangers @ 4:10pm
- Sunday, June 14 vs. Rangers @ 7:20pm
The Boston Red Sox are hosting a Scottish Celebration at Fenway Park on Sunday, June 14, 2026, when they play the Texas Rangers. This event, part of the team’s cultural celebrations, honors the “Tartan Army” and Scottish fans visiting for the 2026 World Cup. Ticket holders for this special game will receive a specially designed Scotland x Boston Red Sox soccer jersey.
Where to Eat
There are New England classics that you can’t miss, start with a Lobster Roll from Eventide Oyster Company, enjoy Hojoko’s award winning burger or the fried-chicken of your dreams at ShyBird. nathálie Wine Bar offers a worldy perspective with curated food and wine menus, enjoy Italian at MIDA, sushi from Basho, or Time Out Market offers something for everyone. Cisco Brewers offers the ideal beer garden experience with live music, drinks and bites for everyone. Have a whiskey flight at The Citizen. From family friend meals to late night drinks, The Fenway is this way, take a seat.
Eat Outside
Boston summers were made for dining al fresco. MIDA’s Boylston Street patio, Time Out Market Boston & Shy Bird‘s dog-friendly terrace, and The Citizen‘s sidewalk seats put you right in the heart of the neighborhood. Cisco Brewers’ beer garden is the place to be on a warm evening. The sun stays out late here in June and July, so plan to linger.
Culture & Art
The Fenway is home to two of the world’s great museums, steps from each other and minutes from Fenway Park. The Museum of Fine Arts Boston houses one of the largest art collections in the Americas including ancient Egyptian artifacts, Impressionist masterworks, and contemporary pieces all under one roof. Just down the road, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is as much a story as it is a collection with a Venetian-style palazzo built around a stunning courtyard, and the site of the largest unsolved art heist in history. Two empty frames still hang on the wall where the stolen works once were. Between matches, this is where to spend an afternoon.
The FIFA World Cup 2026™
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be the 23rd edition of the tournament but the first to feature 48 teams and 7 games played in Foxborough at Gilette Stadium.
Match Schedule
- 06/13/2026 21:00 Group C Haiti vs. Scotland Match 5
- 06/16/2026 18:00 Group I Iraq, Bolivia, or Suriname vs. Norway Match 18
- 06/19/2026 18:00 Group C Scotland vs. Morocco Match 30
- 06/23/2026 16:00 Group L England vs. Ghana Match 45
- 06/26/2026 15:00 Group I Norway vs. France Match 61
- 06/29/2026 16:30 Round of 32 Match 74
- 07/09/2026 16:00 Quarter-Finals Match 97
Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium) & Getting There
Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium) is located in Foxborough, Massachusetts, 30 miles southwest of downtown Boston and 25 miles northeast of downtown Providence, Rhode Island. Boston Logan International Airport is approximately 35 miles from Boston Stadium.
While parking is available at Boston Stadium, public transit is the recommended way to travel. The MBTA will run express trains from South Station in downtown Boston to Foxborough on matchdays, with return service after the game. Tickets are limited and expected to sell out, and you’ll need a same-day match ticket to purchase one.
Taking a bus to Boston Stadium allows you to skip the rideshare surges, the hassle of driving, and parking fees. Bus services will offer convenient routes to and from Boston Stadium on matchdays. Routes, stops, and availability will be released soon.
Driving or rideshare is about 30 miles to Gilette stadium, allow ample travel time for transportation.
