Home GameDay Events New England Patriots vs Minnesota Vikings at Gillette Stadium New England Patriots vs Minnesota Vikings at Gillette Stadium Venue: Gillette Stadium · Date: Thu, Dec 10, 2026
Travel plan for New England Patriots vs Minnesota Vikings at Gillette Stadium. Where to stay, how to get there, and what works around Gillette Stadium.
Type: NFL Regular Season
Top areas to stay Gillette Stadium Home of the Patriots in Foxborough, roughly halfway between Boston and Providence, with the Patriot Place shopping and dining complex on site.
Location & access 1 Patriot Pl, Foxborough, MA 02035
Transit: MBTA Commuter Rail runs special event trains to Foxboro station from Boston's South Station on game days; otherwise driving is the norm.
Airports: Boston Logan (BOS) ~30 mi; Providence (PVD) ~22 mi.
Best areas to stay near Gillette Stadium Seaport District — Best for event trains Boston's modern waterfront — new hotels, rooftop bars and seafood, with a straight shot to TD Garden and an easy ride to Fenway.
Venue access: ~27 mi • Commuter Rail from South Station
Pros: Newest hotels in the city, Strong waterfront dining and bars, Close to South Station for Gillette event trains
Cons: Less classic-Boston character, Pricey
Transit: Silver Line and walkable to South Station. Driving: Manageable but transit is easier. Airport: Boston Logan (BOS) ~3 mi.
Nightlife: One of Boston's liveliest after-dark districts. Family: Very good. Price: Upper
Hotelstrips take: Stay here for the newest rooms and the best post-game nightlife; South Station makes Gillette trains easy.
Back Bay — Best for pairing with the city Boston's most central base — brownstone streets, Newbury Street shopping and walkable access to Fenway plus a quick Green Line to the Garden.
Venue access: ~28 mi • event Commuter Rail from South Station
Pros: Walk to Fenway in ~20 min, Green Line to TD Garden, Best hotel selection in the city, Great dining on Newbury St
Cons: Premium pricing on event weekends
Transit: Green Line and Orange Line; walkable to Fenway. Driving: Driving downtown is not recommended; use the T. Airport: Boston Logan (BOS) ~5 mi.
Nightlife: Newbury Street and the surrounding blocks are packed with bars and restaurants. Family: Excellent — central, safe and walkable. Price: Upper
Hotelstrips take: Our top pick: central to everything, walk to Fenway and ride the Green Line to the Garden.
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Best for event trains