FIFA World Cup 2026 — Group Stage Match

The MBTA Silver Line bus connects Logan directly to South Station downtown for a standard transit fare — a fast, free-from-the-airport option ahead of rideshare given Boston's notorious traffic.

💡 The Silver Line from the airport is free in the inbound direction from the terminals — a rare and welcome perk among US airports.

A 2.5-mile red-brick path connecting 16 historically significant sites, from the Boston Common to Paul Revere's House to the USS Constitution — the most efficient way to see Revolutionary-era Boston in a single afternoon.

💡 Walk it self-guided with a printed map rather than booking a paid tour — the trail is well marked and free to follow at your own pace.

Boston's historic Italian-American neighbourhood, packed with family-run restaurants and the legendary Mike's Pastry for cannoli — a genuinely atmospheric place for dinner after a day on the Freedom Trail.

💡 Skip the queue at Mike's Pastry and try Modern Pastry across the street instead — locals consider it the better, less touristy option.

The oldest active ballpark in Major League Baseball (opened 1912), with a behind-the-scenes tour covering the Green Monster and the park's century of history — a worthwhile stop even for visitors with only moderate baseball interest.

💡 Book the tour in advance — same-day slots fill quickly, especially on a day the Red Sox are playing.

On major event days, the MBTA runs a dedicated commuter rail service directly from Boston's South Station to Foxboro station, a short walk from Gillette Stadium — this is the only practical non-car option and must be confirmed as running for the specific World Cup match date.

💡 Confirm the special event train is scheduled for your specific match well in advance — it doesn't run on a fixed regular timetable and is tied to event scheduling.

Gillette Stadium holds around 65,000 in World Cup configuration. As the home of the New England Revolution and Patriots, the stadium has decades of major sporting-event infrastructure experience, even with its more remote suburban setting.

💡 If the special event train isn't running for your match, a rental car with pre-booked stadium parking is the only realistic alternative — factor this into planning well ahead.

The return special event train back to South Station can be crowded immediately post-match — many fans wait out the initial crush. Dinner near South Station or in the adjacent Seaport District is a convenient way to close the day.

💡 Let the first wave of departing fans clear the platform at Foxboro station before boarding — subsequent trains are markedly less crowded.

A short ride across the Charles River to Cambridge, with Harvard's historic yard, the surrounding bookshops and cafés of Harvard Square, and a noticeably different, more collegiate atmosphere than downtown Boston.

💡 The MBTA Red Line connects directly to Harvard Square from downtown Boston — about 20 minutes, no car needed.

A final New England clam chowder or lobster roll before departure — both are genuine local specialties worth prioritising over generic American food in your last meals.

Allow at least 2 hours before an international flight. The MBTA Silver Line direct from South Station is the most reliable option given Boston's traffic.