Gillette Stadium
VerifiedStadium & Arena · Foxborough, MA · New England Patriots / NFL
Home of the New England Patriots. Also known as Patriots Stadium, Foxborough Stadium, Boston Stadium, CMGI Field.
Only three bag types are permitted: a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag, a clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bag no larger than 12"x12"x6", or a small clutch/wristlet no larger than 6.5"x4.5".
Backpacks, purses, and other non-compliant bags are not permitted and will not be held at the gate; mobile lockers are available on-site for bags that don't meet the size limits.
Exceptions: Guests needing medically necessary items or dietary accommodations may request an exception by emailing the stadium at least 48 hours in advance.
Source: Gillette Stadium — Official Bag Policy ↗Non-compliant bags won't be held at the gate, but mobile lockers are available on-site for bags that don't meet the size limits.
Source: Gillette Stadium — Official Bag Policy ↗Strollers are not permitted at Patriots games but are allowed at New England Revolution matches.
Exceptions: Permitted at Revolution games.
Source: Gillette Stadium — Official Bag Policy ↗Portable folding or standalone chairs and seat cushions with pockets/zippers are prohibited, but blankets are allowed.
Source: Gillette Stadium — Official Bag Policy ↗Umbrellas are not permitted inside the stadium.
Source: Gillette Stadium — Official A to Z Guide ↗Free general parking is available on the opposite side of Route 1 from the stadium for all ticket holders (Patriots games, concerts, and Revolution matches); stadium-side parking passes are typically sold out, released only occasionally for advance online purchase.
A "Be Paid to Park" option in the 75-minute delayed-exit Lots 45 and 55B earns a $50 Visa gift card per visit for Patriots games. Oversized vehicle/bus/RV parking is in Lot 52. Parking opens 4 hours pre-kickoff.
Outside alcohol is not permitted; guests 21 and older may purchase up to two alcoholic beverages per transaction at concession stands.
Alcohol sales are cut off in the third quarter of Patriots games and at the conclusion of Revolution matches; valid photo ID is required, and out-of-state guests under 25 must verify ID at Guest Services first.
Outside beverages, including bottled water, are not permitted inside the stadium.
Water and other drinks are available for purchase at concession stands throughout the venue.
Exceptions: Medically necessary beverages may be permitted after screening.
Source: Gillette Stadium — Official Bag Policy ↗Outside food and beverages of any kind are not permitted inside Gillette Stadium.
Exceptions: Medical/dietary accommodation available with 48-hour advance email request.
Source: Gillette Stadium — Official A to Z Guide ↗Coolers and other containers, including cans, bottles, and kegs, are not permitted inside the stadium.
Source: Gillette Stadium — Official Bag Policy ↗Medically necessary items are permitted after screening at the gate.
Guests are encouraged to email the stadium at least 48 hours in advance to arrange accommodations for medical supplies or dietary needs.
Source: Gillette Stadium — Official Bag Policy ↗A dedicated nursing/pumping room with private pods is available on the Main Concourse for nursing mothers during any ticketed event.
Located on the west side of the Main Concourse at Section 131, inside the First Aid station; it has three privacy pods, each with a swivel chair, power outlet, and side table, plus a nearby baby-changing station.
Source: Gillette Stadium — Official A to Z Guide ↗Personal wheelchairs and mobility devices are welcome; the stadium does not rent wheelchairs itself but provides wheelchair-accessible and companion seating on every level.
Accessible seating can be purchased directly through Ticketmaster's accessibility filter or by calling the Ticket Office.
Source: Gillette Stadium — Official Accessible Services Page ↗Only service animals assisting guests with disabilities are permitted; other pets are not allowed.
Exceptions: Service animals assisting guests with disabilities.
Source: Gillette Stadium — Official A to Z Guide ↗Still cameras are allowed without a case, but video cameras, GoPros, tripods, and monopods are prohibited.
Cameras with detachable/telephoto lenses may be subject to additional inspection.
Source: Gillette Stadium — Official Bag Policy ↗Portable phone chargers/power banks are allowed inside the stadium, but battery packs attached to signs, clothing, or other objects are not.
The stadium's own account clarified this directly in response to fan questions: chargers held in hand or pocket are fine, but rigged/attached battery packs on costumes or signage are treated as prohibited electronic components.
Source: Gillette Stadium — Official X (Twitter) Account ↗Hoverboards and Segways are prohibited inside the stadium.
Source: Gillette Stadium — Official Bag Policy ↗Drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles are strictly prohibited on Gillette Stadium property at any time.
Source: Gillette Stadium — Official A to Z Guide ↗Noisemakers, bullhorns, air horns, and vuvuzelas are prohibited, while flags and banners are permitted unless restricted by size or content.
Sticks, poles, or selfie sticks of any kind are not allowed, which limits how flags/banners can be mounted or carried.
Source: Gillette Stadium — Official Bag Policy ↗Battery-operated heated clothing is prohibited, though disposable hand and feet warmers are permitted.
Source: Patriots.com — Ticketholder Game Day Information ↗Cannabis and marijuana products, including edibles, are prohibited under the stadium's ban on illegal drugs and substances, regardless of Massachusetts' state-level legalization.
Source: Gillette Stadium — Official Bag Policy ↗Weapons of any kind, including pocket and utility knives, are prohibited.
Source: Gillette Stadium — Official Bag Policy ↗Gillette Stadium is a non-smoking facility, and both smoking and vaping are prohibited throughout the venue.
Source: Gillette Stadium — Official Health & Safety Page ↗There is no stadium re-entry for Patriots or Revolution games once a guest exits.
Parking lot re-entry is also not permitted, and no refunds are issued for early departure.
Source: Gillette Stadium — Official A to Z Guide ↗Only 24 item types have been independently verified for Gillette Stadium so far.
Not yet verified for Gillette Stadium: Costumes & Masks — this doesn't mean it's unrestricted, just not researched yet.
Frequently asked questions about Gillette Stadium
What is the bag policy and size limit at Gillette Stadium?
Conditional. Only three bag types are permitted: a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag, a clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bag no larger than 12"x12"x6", or a small clutch/wristlet no larger than 6.5"x4.5". Backpacks, purses, and other non-compliant bags are not permitted and will not be held at the gate; mobile lockers are available on-site for bags that don't meet the size limits. Max size: 12"x12"x6" (clear bag); 11"x11" (gallon freezer bag); 6.5"x4.5" (wristlet/clutch). Exceptions: Guests needing medically necessary items or dietary accommodations may request an exception by emailing the stadium at least 48 hours in advance.
Are lockers or bag storage available at Gillette Stadium?
Allowed. Non-compliant bags won't be held at the gate, but mobile lockers are available on-site for bags that don't meet the size limits.
What are the parking options and cost at Gillette Stadium?
Allowed. Free general parking is available on the opposite side of Route 1 from the stadium for all ticket holders (Patriots games, concerts, and Revolution matches); stadium-side parking passes are typically sold out, released only occasionally for advance online purchase. A "Be Paid to Park" option in the 75-minute delayed-exit Lots 45 and 55B earns a $50 Visa gift card per visit for Patriots games. Oversized vehicle/bus/RV parking is in Lot 52. Parking opens 4 hours pre-kickoff. Fee: Free (general lot, opposite Route 1); stadium-side passes vary when released.
What is the water bottle policy at Gillette Stadium?
Not Allowed. Outside beverages, including bottled water, are not permitted inside the stadium. Water and other drinks are available for purchase at concession stands throughout the venue. Exceptions: Medically necessary beverages may be permitted after screening.
What is the outside food policy at Gillette Stadium?
Not Allowed. Outside food and beverages of any kind are not permitted inside Gillette Stadium. Exceptions: Medical/dietary accommodation available with 48-hour advance email request.
Can I bring medical supplies or equipment into Gillette Stadium?
Allowed. Medically necessary items are permitted after screening at the gate. Guests are encouraged to email the stadium at least 48 hours in advance to arrange accommodations for medical supplies or dietary needs.
Can you bring your own alcohol (BYOB) into Gillette Stadium?
Conditional. Outside alcohol is not permitted; guests 21 and older may purchase up to two alcoholic beverages per transaction at concession stands. Alcohol sales are cut off in the third quarter of Patriots games and at the conclusion of Revolution matches; valid photo ID is required, and out-of-state guests under 25 must verify ID at Guest Services first. Max quantity: 2 alcoholic beverages per person per transaction.
Is cannabis or marijuana allowed at Gillette Stadium?
Not Allowed. Cannabis and marijuana products, including edibles, are prohibited under the stadium's ban on illegal drugs and substances, regardless of Massachusetts' state-level legalization.
Are coolers allowed at Gillette Stadium?
Not Allowed. Coolers and other containers, including cans, bottles, and kegs, are not permitted inside the stadium.
Are strollers and wagons allowed at Gillette Stadium?
Conditional. Strollers are not permitted at Patriots games but are allowed at New England Revolution matches. Exceptions: Permitted at Revolution games.
Can I bring a breast pump or nursing supplies into Gillette Stadium?
Allowed. A dedicated nursing/pumping room with private pods is available on the Main Concourse for nursing mothers during any ticketed event. Located on the west side of the Main Concourse at Section 131, inside the First Aid station; it has three privacy pods, each with a swivel chair, power outlet, and side table, plus a nearby baby-changing station.
Are wheelchairs and ECVs allowed at Gillette Stadium?
Allowed. Personal wheelchairs and mobility devices are welcome; the stadium does not rent wheelchairs itself but provides wheelchair-accessible and companion seating on every level. Accessible seating can be purchased directly through Ticketmaster's accessibility filter or by calling the Ticket Office.
Are e-bikes, scooters, or hoverboards allowed at Gillette Stadium?
Not Allowed. Hoverboards and Segways are prohibited inside the stadium.
What is the camera policy at Gillette Stadium, and what equipment is allowed?
Conditional. Still cameras are allowed without a case, but video cameras, GoPros, tripods, and monopods are prohibited. Cameras with detachable/telephoto lenses may be subject to additional inspection.
Are drones allowed at Gillette Stadium?
Not Allowed. Drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles are strictly prohibited on Gillette Stadium property at any time.
Are umbrellas allowed at Gillette Stadium?
Not Allowed. Umbrellas are not permitted inside the stadium.
Are noisemakers, flags, or banners allowed at Gillette Stadium?
Conditional. Noisemakers, bullhorns, air horns, and vuvuzelas are prohibited, while flags and banners are permitted unless restricted by size or content. Sticks, poles, or selfie sticks of any kind are not allowed, which limits how flags/banners can be mounted or carried.
Are chairs and blankets allowed at Gillette Stadium?
Conditional. Portable folding or standalone chairs and seat cushions with pockets/zippers are prohibited, but blankets are allowed.
What is the weapons policy at Gillette Stadium?
Not Allowed. Weapons of any kind, including pocket and utility knives, are prohibited.
Is smoking or vaping allowed at Gillette Stadium, and is there a designated area?
Not Allowed. Gillette Stadium is a non-smoking facility, and both smoking and vaping are prohibited throughout the venue.
Can I bring a power bank or portable charger into Gillette Stadium?
Conditional. Portable phone chargers/power banks are allowed inside the stadium, but battery packs attached to signs, clothing, or other objects are not. The stadium's own account clarified this directly in response to fan questions: chargers held in hand or pocket are fine, but rigged/attached battery packs on costumes or signage are treated as prohibited electronic components.
Are pets or service animals allowed at Gillette Stadium?
Conditional. Only service animals assisting guests with disabilities are permitted; other pets are not allowed. Exceptions: Service animals assisting guests with disabilities.
Does Gillette Stadium allow re-entry?
Not Allowed. There is no stadium re-entry for Patriots or Revolution games once a guest exits. Parking lot re-entry is also not permitted, and no refunds are issued for early departure.
What else should I know about Gillette Stadium's policies?
Conditional. Battery-operated heated clothing is prohibited, though disposable hand and feet warmers are permitted.
Is Patriots Stadium the same place as Gillette Stadium?
Yes — Patriots Stadium is a former or alternate name for Gillette Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is Foxborough Stadium the same place as Gillette Stadium?
Yes — Foxborough Stadium is a former or alternate name for Gillette Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is Boston Stadium the same place as Gillette Stadium?
Yes — Boston Stadium is a former or alternate name for Gillette Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is CMGI Field the same place as Gillette Stadium?
Yes — CMGI Field is a former or alternate name for Gillette Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.