Gillette Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, serving as the home for the New England Patriots (NFL) and the New England Revolution (MLS). Opened in 2002, replacing the former Foxboro Stadium, it also hosted UMass Minutemen football games for several years. The stadium's capacity is 64,628, which includes club seating and luxury suites. Located approximately 22 miles from downtown Boston and 18 miles from Providence, Rhode Island, it is a major sports and entertainment venue in the region.
In 1970, the Boston Patriots joined the NFL when the AFL merged into the NFL.
In 1971, the Patriots began playing their home games at Foxboro Stadium.
In 1984, team executive Chuck Sullivan funded the Victory Tour of The Jacksons, in an attempt to earn more profit for the team, which led to increased debt.
In September 1993, Lowell Weicker, the Governor of Connecticut, proposed building a new stadium in Hartford to attract the Patriots to move there.
On September 27, 1993, the bill to build a new stadium in Hartford to attract the Patriots passed in the Connecticut State Assembly.
The Patriots have sold out every home game since 1994, starting at Foxboro Stadium and continuing at Gillette Stadium.
In December 1996, plans for Kraft to build a new stadium in South Boston were leaked to the press, leading to objections from residents and the abandonment of the project.
In January 1997, Kraft began talks with Providence mayor Vincent Cianci to relocate the team to Providence and build a new stadium there, but the proposal fell through.
In September 1998, the team revealed plans to build a new stadium in Foxborough, keeping the team in Massachusetts, funded by the state and Kraft.
On November 18, 1998, Kraft signed an agreement to move the team to Hartford, but the plan eventually fell through due to challenges with the site and resident opposition.
In 1998, M&T Bank Stadium opened in Baltimore, and Kraft wanted Gillette Stadium modeled after it.
On December 6, 1999, the town of Foxborough approved plans for the construction of Gillette Stadium.
In 1999, the team officially announced that it would remain in Foxborough, leading to Gillette Stadium's construction.
On March 24, 2000, work began on the construction of Gillette Stadium.
On April 18, 2000, plans were revealed for the new 68,000-seat Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, entirely privately funded at a cost of $325 million.
2001 marked the final season the Patriots played their home games at Foxboro Stadium.
On September 9, 2002, grand opening ceremonies were held at Gillette Stadium, and the Patriots unveiled their Super Bowl XXXVI championship banner before a Monday Night Football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
On September 9, 2002, the first NFL game at Gillette Stadium was held, with the Patriots defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-14.
In 2002, Gillette Stadium hosted the NFL's nationally televised primetime season-opening game, where the Patriots unveiled their Super Bowl XXXVI championship banner.
In 2002, Gillette Stadium opened, replacing the adjacent Foxboro Stadium, and becoming the home stadium for the New England Patriots and the New England Revolution.
In 2002, the MLS Cup Final at Gillette Stadium drew a crowd of 61,316, which was the largest stand-alone MLS post-season crowd on record at that time.
In 2002, the MLS Cup was hosted at Gillette Stadium.
Between 2003 and 2007, the Patriots won the first seven playoff games held at Gillette Stadium.
In 2003, Gillette Stadium hosted four games of the FIFA Women's World Cup.
In 2003, Gillette Stadium hosted its first playoff game, a Divisional Round match against the Tennessee Titans, which was the coldest game in New England Patriots history.
Until 2003, uBid was a wholly owned subsidiary of CMGI, and continued to sponsor one of the main entrance gates to the stadium.
In 2004, Gillette Stadium hosted the NFL's nationally televised primetime season-opening game.
In 2005, Gillette Stadium hosted the NFL's nationally televised primetime season-opening game.
In 2005, Gillette was acquired by Procter & Gamble, but the stadium retained the Gillette name.
On November 14, 2006, following a rainstorm that deteriorated the grass surface, the Patriots' management decided to replace the natural grass with FieldTurf.
In November 2006, after replacing the natural grass with FieldTurf, the Patriots played their first game on the new surface and won against the Chicago Bears.
In 2006, the Patriots and Kraft announced plans to build Patriot Place, a "super regional lifestyle and entertainment center" near Gillette Stadium, costing $350 million.
In August 2007, the team lost a preseason matchup to the Tennessee Titans on the new FieldTurf.
In December 2007, the Patriots and CBS announced plans to build "CBS Scene", a themed restaurant and nightclub at Patriot Place, which would also include studios for CBS-owned WBZ-TV.
In 2007, the Patriots won the AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium, beating the San Diego Chargers and advancing to Super Bowl XLII.
In July 2008, the first restaurants and stores in phase two of the Patriot Place project began opening.
In September 2008, the Patriots lost to the Miami Dolphins on the FieldTurf.
In 2008, Gillette Stadium hosted the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championships.
In 2009, Gillette Stadium hosted the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championships.
In 2009, more locations opened at Patriot Place, including the health center and hotel, along with additional sites in phase one.
On January 10, 2010, the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Patriots 33-14, marking the Patriots' first home playoff loss in Gillette Stadium.
In February 2010, the FieldTurf surface was pulled and upgraded to FieldTurf "Duraspine Pro" to meet FIFA standards.
In September 2010, Gillette and the Patriots announced that their partnership, including naming rights to the stadium, would extend through the 2031 season.
In 2010, Gillette Stadium installed two new HD Daktronics video displays to replace the previous setup at both ends of the field.
On January 16, 2011, the New York Jets defeated the Patriots 28-21 in the playoffs, marking the Patriots' second consecutive home playoff loss.
During the 2011-12 NFL playoffs, the Patriots defeated the Denver Broncos and won against the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship, 23-20, hosted at Gillette Stadium.
In 2012, Gillette Stadium became the home venue for the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Minutemen football team while Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium underwent renovations.
In 2012, Gillette Stadium hosted the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championships.
In 2013, Gillette Stadium continued to serve as the home venue for the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Minutemen football team while Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium underwent renovations.
In 2013, the UMass Minutemen football program continued to play all of their home games at Gillette Stadium as part of their move to Division I FBS.
In April 2014, the surface was upgraded to FieldTurf "Revolution" with "VersaTile" drainage system.
During the 2014-15 NFL playoffs, the Patriots defeated the Baltimore Ravens and the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC Championship at Gillette Stadium.
In 2014, after renovations to McGuirk Stadium, UMass Minutemen reached a deal with the Kraft Group to play four home games in Foxborough from 2014 to 2016.
In 2015, Gillette Stadium hosted the NFL's nationally televised primetime season-opening game, where the Patriots unveiled their Super Bowl XLIX championship banner.
In 2015, Gillette Stadium was the home of the Boston Cannons for the season.
On January 1, 2016, Gillette Stadium hosted the eighth edition of the NHL Winter Classic, featuring the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens.
By September 2016, the Patriots' home game sellout streak, which began in 1994 at Foxboro Stadium, had reached 231 games at Gillette Stadium.
During the 2016 playoffs, the Patriots defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Championship at Gillette Stadium.
In 2016, Gillette Stadium hosted some Copa America Centenario matches.
In 2016, UMass Minutemen continued to play some home games at Gillette Stadium as part of their deal with the Kraft Group, which started in 2014 and lasted until 2016.
Since 2016, the AMA Supercross Championship has been racing at Gillette Stadium.
In 2017, Gillette Stadium hosted the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championships.
In 2017, Gillette Stadium hosted the NFL's nationally televised primetime season-opening game, where the Patriots unveiled their Super Bowl LI championship banner.
In 2018, Gillette Stadium hosted the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championships.
In 2018, the attendance record set by Gillette Stadium in 2002 for the largest stand-alone MLS post-season crowd was broken by the MLS Cup in Atlanta at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
In the 2018 season, Gillette Stadium hosted a Divisional Round game, where the Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Chargers.
Through 2018, Gillette Stadium served as a part-time home venue for higher attendance UMass Minutemen football games.
On February 15, 2019, the Premier Lacrosse League announced that Boston would be the first city on the schedule for the 2019 season and that Gillette Stadium would be the venue to host the league on June 1 and 2.
On June 2, 2019, Gillette Stadium hosted a handful of games for the Women's Professional Lacrosse League to start their 2019 season.
In 2019, Gillette Stadium hosted the NFL's nationally televised primetime season-opening game, where the Patriots unveiled their Super Bowl LIII championship banner.
In Tom Brady's final game as a Patriot in 2019, the Tennessee Titans upset the Patriots in the First Round of the playoffs at Gillette Stadium.
In 2020, the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) was planning on returning to Gillette Stadium for the season, but the COVID-19 pandemic put the season on pause and the league scrapped their 2020 schedule.
From January 18, 2021, Gillette Stadium was used as a mass distribution site for the COVID-19 vaccine.
On June 14, 2021, Gillette Stadium concluded its operations as a mass distribution site for the COVID-19 vaccine, administering a total of 610,283 shots.
On December 10, 2021, a $225 million renovation project for Gillette Stadium was announced.
In January 2022, construction began on the $225 million renovation project at Gillette Stadium.
Prior to the 2022 season, the Gillette Stadium logo was painted on the field.
In September 2023, the $225 million renovation project at Gillette Stadium was completed, featuring a new video board, lighthouse, and hospitality spaces.
Entering the 2023 season, the Patriots had an all-time playoff record of 19-4 at Gillette Stadium.
In 2023, Gillette Stadium served as a neutral site for the annual Army–Navy Game.
In 2023, the Gillette Stadium logo was redone in time for the renovation project, but is no longer present on the field.
On April 27, 2024, the soccer attendance record was broken during a regular season match between the Revolution and Inter Miami CF, drawing 65,612 spectators.
On June 12, 2024, a Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for former quarterback Tom Brady was hosted at Gillette Stadium.
In 2025, Gillette Stadium will host the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championships.
In 2026, the Navy will play their rivalry game with Notre Dame in Foxborough.
In September 2010, Gillette and the Patriots announced that their partnership, including naming rights to the stadium, would extend through the 2031 season.
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