Foxboro Stadium
Foxboro Stadium was the home field of the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Massachusetts. It opened in 1971 and held 60,292 fans. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 2002).
Patriots home until Gillette Stadium opened next door in 2002; demolished in 2002, with the site now Gillette Stadium parking and Patriot Place.
Stadium facts
- Location
- Foxborough, Massachusetts
- Status
- Demolished
- Opened
- 1971
- Closed
- 2002
- Capacity
- 60,292
- Teams
- New England Patriots (1971–2001)
- Other names
- Schaefer Stadium; Sullivan Stadium
Teams that played here
- New England Patriots (NFL), 1971–2001
Stadiums near Foxboro Stadium10
- 1NFLGillette Stadium — New England Patriots same city
- 2FCSW.B. Mason Stadium — Stonehill Skyhawks 8 mi
- 3FCSCentreville Bank Stadium — Rhode Island Rams 16 mi
- 4FBSAlumni Stadium — Boston College Eagles 16 mi
- 5FormerAlumni Field — Boston College Eagles 17 mi
- 6FCSBeirne Stadium — Bryant Bulldogs 19 mi
- 7FormerNickerson Field — Boston Braves & Boston Patriots 20 mi
- 8FormerFenway Park — Boston Redskins, Boston Patriots and others 20 mi
- 9FCSBrown Stadium — Brown Bears 20 mi
- 10FormerSoldiers Field — Harvard Crimson 20 mi
Questions about Foxboro Stadium
Who played at Foxboro Stadium?
Foxboro Stadium was home to the New England Patriots (1971–2001).
When did Foxboro Stadium open?
Foxboro Stadium opened in 1971.
Is Foxboro Stadium still standing?
No. Foxboro Stadium has been demolished.
How many fans did Foxboro Stadium hold?
Foxboro Stadium held about 60,292 fans.
What football stadiums are near Foxboro Stadium today?
Gillette Stadium (New England Patriots) is in the same city. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org.