Why Gillette Stadium will be called Boston Stadium during World Cup 2026

The World Cup’s venue naming rule means Boston Stadium will replace Gillette Stadium for the 2026 tournament. Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts, seats about 66,000 for football and can accommodate more for concerts or other events. It lies closer to Providence (31 miles) than Boston (36 miles) and will host seven matches from June 13 to July 9.

FIFA prohibits using non sponsor names, so 14 of 16 U.S. World Cup venues will use aliases. Other renamed sites include Mercedes-Benz Stadium and SoFi Stadium, illustrating the branding rules. The Boston stop adds seven matches from June 13 to July 9.