Gillette Stadium
1 Patriot Pl, Foxboro, MA 02035, USA
Description:
Gillette Stadium is one of the largest outdoor stadiums in the United States, located in the small town of Foxborough, 34 km from Boston. The stadium is home to two well-known sports teams: the New England Patriots of the National Football League and the New England Revolution of the MLS, the Professional Football League of the United States and Canada.
The stadium was completed in 2002 with a capacity of 68,756 spectators. The stadium bears the name of Gillette, as this famous company was originally founded in Boston.
The stadium and both teams are owned by Robert Kraft. He spent $350 million to build the stadium. Another $375 million was invested in the construction of a shopping and entertainment center near the stadium, Patriot Place. Here are shops of branded companies, restaurants and cafes. It also houses the New England Patriots history museum.