Date

Mar 26, 2026
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Time

4:00 PM
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  • Parking: 12:00 PM
  • Gates: 2:00 PM

Brazil vs. France: International Friendly

BRAZIL AND FRANCE TO MEET IN INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY AT GILLETTE STADIUM ON MARCH 26, 2026

Two of the most iconic national teams in global football will return to the United States when Brazil and France meet at Gillette Stadium on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The match will be part of Road to 26, a new series of international exhibitions leading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup™.

Road to 26 is co-promoted by Unified Events, Florida Citrus Sports (FCS), Pitch International and Lions Media, bringing elite national teams to major American venues throughout 2026.

 

ALLOW PLENTY OF TIME FOR TRAVEL TO GILLETTE STADIUM

Stadium officials strongly encourage fans to allow themselves plenty of time when traveling near the stadium on event days. NOTE: The match will coincide with weekday commuter traffic, so please plan accordingly. Traffic restrictions will be in place on local roads before and after the match. Fans who use local roads will experience delays in arrival time due to road closures that are not captured by traffic and navigation apps. Fans must use I-95, I-495 or Route 140 to access Route 1 and Gillette Stadium.

Parking lots open: 12:00 PM Fan Fest: 12:00 PM Gates open: 2:00 PM

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The Ticket Office is located in the Patriot Place Plaza, outside of the Ticketmaster gate at the north end of the stadium. The Gillette Stadium Ticket Office is open on event days only and will open with parking lots.

  • All tickets will be available via mobile ticketing only. Download the Gillette Stadium App. Tap the “Tickets” icon at the bottom of the screen. Tap the “Access Your Tickets” graphic.
  • Sign in using your email address and password associated with your Account Manager if you have not already done so.
  • Once you are signed in, the app will show a listing of your purchased tickets for upcoming events and games. Select the ticket for the event you are attending.
  • Tap “VIEW BARCODE” to display the barcode to present at the stadium gates. Be sure to have this page open when you approach the gate as you make your way through security. Alternatively, you can add the tickets to your mobile wallet for easy access entering the gates.

For this match, children ages two (2) and under do not require a ticket. 

  • Clear Bag Policy:
    • Non-clear bags are not to exceed 4.5” x 6.5”.
    • Clear bags are not to exceed 12” x 6” x 12”.
  • Banner Information:
    • Banners larger than 11” x 17” are not permitted.
    • Lights/battery packs are not permitted on signage, clothing or any other objects.
    • Stadium/artist management reserves the right to prohibit signs or banners due to message content.
  • Electronics Information:
    • No GoPro, video cameras, tripods or monopods.
    • No professional cameras or cameras with detachable lenses.
    • Polaroid cameras and portable phone chargers are permitted.
  • Selfie sticks, backpacks, lasers, umbrellas, and outside food and beverage are NOT permitted inside the stadium. For a full list of permitted and prohibited items, please click here.

General Seating: Enter through the Ticketmaster Gate, CVS Health Gate or Bank of America Gate.

Cross Insurance Club and Bank of America Luxury Suite Seats: Enter through E1, E2, E3, E4, W1, W2, W3 or W4 entrances.

ADA Seats: Enter through the Ticketmaster Gate on the east, or the Bank of America Gate and W2/W3 entrances on the west.

Click here to see the seating chart.

PREPAID PARKING

Prepaid parking is available on the stadium-side of Route 1. To purchase, click here. Ticketholders must use the same email address that their event tickets are associated with. Please note that parking passes are limited and are subject to availability.

GENERAL PARKING

Gillette Stadium also offers general parking on the opposite side of Route 1. General parking is included in the price of your ticket.

Click here to see a parking map.

ADA PARKING

Enter via P1, if traveling from the north, or enter via P7, if traveling from the south.
 
Click here to see a parking map. You will be directed to your parking spot upon entry.
 
OVERSIZE PARKING
 
Oversize vehicle parking is located in Lot 52, accessible from P10 North and P10 South from the north and south respectively, and is included in the price of the event ticket.
 

Gillette Stadium has a designated rideshare drop off and pick up location in Lot 15 (adjacent to Bass Pro Shops) for Uber and Lyft users. Fans must schedule an Uber or Lyft ride to and from the venue through their respective mobile apps in order to use those services.

For the shortest route to Lot 15 after the event, exit the stadium via the CVS Health gate and follow the pedestrian path (see below).

Pedestrian Route: CVS Health Gate to Lot 15.

  • For concerts and other events, taxi pickup is in Lot 5B.
  • Visit our Parking Page to view all parking maps.
 

Please note that Gillette Stadium makes no representation about the availability, cost, or quality of any rideshare, taxi or limousine service. The companies and individuals that operate these services are solely responsible for providing these services. Gillette Stadium suggests that you contact these companies and individuals in advance of an event to confirm that the services will be available or have a secondary plan for a safe ride home.

The MBTA Commuter Rail and Keolis will be providing round-trip, special event train service from Boston to the Brazil vs. France international soccer match. Four event trains will run express (no other stops) from South Station to Foxboro. Round trip tickets are $30 and are on sale now exclusively via the mTicket app. Please note: These are the only trains to and from the match. There will not be regular weekday Commuter Rail service to Foxboro Station on matchday.

Tickets will be sold by boarding Group A or Group B, with the schedules and additional details available below.

  • Boarding Group A (two trains). Riders with tickets for Boarding Group A should arrive at South Station by 12:00 PM to queue for Group A trains. Riders will board either Train A1 or Train A2. Trains will depart as boarding is complete. 
    • Train A1
      • Depart South Station: 12:45 PM 
      • Arrive Foxboro Station: 1:45 PM 
    • Train A2
      • Depart South Station: 1 PM 
      • Arrive Foxboro Station: 2 PM 
  • Boarding Group B (two trains). Boarding Group B should arrive at South Station by 12:30 PM to queue for Group B trains. Riders will board either Train B1 or Train B2. Trains will depart as boarding is complete. 
    • Train B1
      • Depart South Station: 1:15 PM 
      • Arrive Foxboro Station: 2:15 PM 
    • Train B2
      • Depart South Station: 1:30 PM 
      • Arrive Foxboro Station: 2:30 PM 
  • After the match: Four trains will depart Foxboro Station starting 30 minutes after the match ends, leaving roughly every 15 minutes.

Please note: These are special event trains and ticket sales will be stopped once the maximum capacity is reached. Regular Commuter Rail tickets and passes are not valid for special event trains. For more information, visit www.mbta.com/destinations/gillette-stadium.

For more information on trains to Gillette Stadium, please click here.

Anything that is prohibited at Gillette Stadium is also prohibited on trains, including large, non-clear bags that don’t comply with the stadium’s Clear Bag Policy. Alcohol is prohibited on the Commuter Rail.

  • Open fires are not allowed. All fires must be contained within a suitable and appropriate fire burning device and must be movable in the event of an emergency. “Fire pits” with open flames are not considered movable in the event of an emergency, and therefore are not allowed. All fires and/or grills should not be left unattended. Used charcoal briquettes and/or other burning material must be disposed of properly and not left on the parking surface to burn out.
  • Gillette Stadium provides two (2) dedicated ADA entrances for guests needing additional accommodations and requiring elevator access: one on the west side of the stadium at the Bank of America Gate and W2, and one on the east side of the stadium at the Ticketmaster Gate. To see a map of these stadium entrances, please click here.
  • Please visit our Accessible Services page to learn about Accessible Seating and Relocation or call our Ticket Office at (800) 543-1776.

All public restrooms are accessible to guests with ADA needs. There is also one (1) changing table located in every restroom in the stadium.

  • 100 Level: Four (4) family restrooms behind section 138.
  • 200 Level: Two (2) family restrooms behind sections 216 and 224.
    • Cross Insurance Club: One (1) in NE, (1) one in NW, one (1) in (SE) and one (1) in SW – only open to customers with Cross Insurance Club tickets
    • Optum Field Lounge: one (1) family restroom—only open to customers with OFL tickets
    • Sports Illustrated Pavilion: one (1) family restroom—only open to customers with Sports Illustrated Pavilion Access
    • G-P Atrium: Four (4) family restrooms in total—only open to customers with G-P Atrium tickets
  • 300 Level: Four (4) family restrooms behind sections 304, 314, 326, 336, and two (2) family restrooms by Section 300 in the North End Zone (on either side of lighthouse).

Gillette Stadium is a completely cashless stadium.

Only contactless payment options will be accepted within the stadium. Event attendees will be able to utilize one of our new Cash-to-Card kiosks to convert cash to Visa® prepaid cards. Visa® prepaid cards will be valid anywhere Visa® is accepted. For more information on our Cash-to-Card kiosks, click here.

Fans who use local roads will experience delays in arrival time due to road closures that are not captured by traffic and navigation apps.

When driving to Gillette Stadium, we recommend you use Waze for navigation services and traffic updates.

Reminder: access to Gillette Stadium on event day is via Route 1 only.

For more information on our health and safety protocols, please review our Health and Safety page.

Look for Gillette Stadium wifi to stay connected throughout the event.

  • Tom Brady Statue
    • The larger-than-life Tom Brady statue is a can’t-miss experience that celebrates one of the greatest careers in NFL history. Standing proudly in the Patriot Place Plaza, this stunning bronze sculpture captures Brady in one of his iconic celebratory poses – a familiar sight to fans throughout his legendary Patriots career.
  • Patriots ProShop
    • The Patriots ProShop will be open from 8:00 AM until 75 minutes postgame.
  • The Patriots Hall of Fame Presented by RTX
    • A trip to The Patriots Hall of Fame presented by RTX is a must for all New England Patriots fans and football fans! An exciting, innovative and interactive, modern museum experience for all ages.
    • The Hall will be open from the fourth quarter to 60 minutes postgame. Please visit The Hall Website for more information.
  • Patriot Place
    • Explore the shops and restaurants at Patriot Place before and after the event.
Clear bag with Gillette Stadium logo on it.

Bag Policy

Only one (1) pre-approved bag per guest will be allowed inside the stadium. Review the newly updated stadium Bag Policy.

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Mobile Ticketing Only

For your safety and convenience, all tickets will be available via mobile ticketing only. Download the Gillette Stadium App.

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