FOXBOROUGH — FIFA will allow tailgating at 2026 World Cup matches held at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, reversing an earlier prohibition. The shift conforms with local policies that allow tailgating like any other event hosted at the stadium, as there are no venue restrictions or local public safety restrictions that prohibit it, a spokesperson said.

FIFA had originally stated that tailgating would not be allowed at any of the 104 matches of the tournament. The Boston 2026 World Cup host organization initially prohibited tailgating for World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium in early April.

Stadium gates will open three hours before kickoff during World Cup matches, a spokesperson said. Patriots games, New England Revolution games, and concerts currently allow tailgating at the venue, where fans typically park outside the stadium and gather around their cars to socialize, eat, and cook several hours before the start of the event.

Gillette Stadium, home of the National Football League's New England Patriots, will be rebranded as the Boston Stadium during the World Cup to comply with FIFA's policy prohibiting corporate-sponsored names for tournament venues. The stadium will host five group-stage matches, one round-of-32 match, and a quarterfinal.

Parking availability will be reduced for the tournament. Gillette Stadium normally has about 20,000 parking spots available for Patriots games, but only about 5,000 will be available for public use during World Cup matches.

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has set train prices at $80 for a round trip from Boston to Foxborough for tournament games, four times the amount charged for NFL and MLS games. An express bus option departing from various Boston-area locations will cost $95 for a round trip.

The 2026 World Cup will be cohosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with the U.S. hosting 78 of the 104 matches. MetLife Stadium will host the final on July 19. Other U.S. venues include Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia; AT&T Stadium in Dallas; Lumen Field in Seattle; Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City; Hard Rock Stadium in Miami; Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta; NRG Stadium in Houston; and Levi's Stadium in the San Francisco Bay Area.