Matches at Gillette Stadium
Five group-stage, one round-of-32, one round-of-16.
Legal sports betting status in Massachusetts
Massachusetts launched online sports betting in March 2023 with 7 operators. DraftKings is Boston-based and dominates locally. The 20% online tax is mid-tier; credit card deposits are prohibited (one of the strongest responsible-gambling rules in the country). Visiting fans with home-state accounts can re-register Massachusetts accounts in minutes.
Best sportsbooks for visiting fans in Boston
- DraftKings
- FanDuel
- BetMGM
- Caesars
- bet365
- Fanatics
Boston is the deepest legal-betting market in New England for World Cup visitors. DraftKings ships its sharpest live-betting interface here for hometown reasons. Foxborough is 30 miles southwest of Boston; gameday traffic on I-95 will be its own event.
Gillette Stadium venue context
Capacity 65,878. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Tournament organizers selected this venue as one of 11 US host cities; the matches scheduled here represent the city's largest international sporting commitment in over a decade.
Frequently asked questions
- How many World Cup 2026 matches does Boston host?
- Boston hosts 7 matches at Gillette Stadium (capacity 65,878). Five group-stage, one round-of-32, one round-of-16.
- Can I legally bet on the World Cup in Boston?
- Massachusetts launched online sports betting in March 2023 with 7 operators. DraftKings is Boston-based and dominates locally. The 20% online tax is mid-tier; credit card deposits are prohibited (one of the strongest responsible-gambling rules in the country). Visiting fans with home-state accounts can re-register Massachusetts accounts in minutes.
- Which sportsbooks are best for visiting fans in Boston?
- DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, bet365, Fanatics. Boston is the deepest legal-betting market in New England for World Cup visitors. DraftKings ships its sharpest live-betting interface here for hometown reasons. Foxborough is 30 miles southwest of Boston; gameday traffic on I-95 will be its own event.