MEDIA ADVISORY
November 20, 2015
IMPORTANT
TICKETHOLDER INFORMATION FOR MONDAY NIGHT’S PATRIOTS-BILLS GAME AT GILLETTE
STADIUM
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – With the New
England Patriots appearing in their first and only Monday Night Football game
of the 2015 season, Gillette Stadium officials are requesting the media’s
assistance in communicating important information to fans planning to attend
the primetime game between the Patriots and Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium
on Nov. 23 (8:30 p.m. kickoff).
ARRIVE EARLY
With evening commuter traffic and a
capacity crowd of nearly 67,000 fans, Gillette Stadium officials encourage
drivers to allow themselves plenty of time when traveling near the stadium on
game day. Traffic restrictions will be in place on local roads before and after
the game. Fans attending the game must use I-95, I-495 or Route 140 to access
Route 1 and Gillette Stadium. For ease of entry and exit, fans are reminded of
the following:
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From
the North (from I-95), fans are strongly encouraged to stay to the right and
park in Lot P10.
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From
the South (from I-495), fans are strongly encouraged to stay to the left and
park in Lot P11 or P10.
Fans are encouraged to arrive early at
stadium gates to limit wait times. Parking lots open at 4:30 p.m. and gates to
the stadium open at 6:30 p.m.
SECURITY
Security and law enforcement officials are
on-site to ensure the safety of all attending the game. If fans have any
concerns, we support the security campaign “If you see something, say
something,” and dial 9-1-1 or contact the nearest security or law enforcement
personnel.
METAL DETECTORS AT ALL GATES
Please note, metal detectors are located at
all stadium gate entrances. Please remove phones, cameras and all other
metallic items from your pockets prior to reaching the screening locations to
expedite the screening process. Unlike procedures you may be familiar with at
the airport, stadium security will not be asking fans to remove loose change or
keys from their pockets and they won’t need to remove their shoes or belts.
Please note, battery-powered heated clothing (i.e. jackets and socks) are
prohibited.
CLEAR BAG POLICY
Gillette Stadium officials want to remind
fans that the NFL Clear Bag Policy will be in effect at every game throughout
the 2015 season. That policy states that all bags entering the stadium
must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and no larger than 12” x 6” x 12.” Fans
can use a one-gallon clear (see through) plastic freezer bag. In addition,
small clutch bags (not to exceed 7” x 4” x 2”) may be carried into the stadium
along with one of the clear bag options. Prohibited items include, but are not
limited to: non see-through purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers,
briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch sacks, luggage of any kind, seat
cushions, computer bags and camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible
size. For additional information, go to NFL.com/allclear.
PARKING AND PUBLIC TRANSIT
PARKING AND PUBLIC TRANSIT
Stadium parking lots open at 4:30 p.m.
Parking is $40 for cars and motorcycles and $150 for buses, RVs and limos. For
more parking information, visit www.patriots.com/gillette-stadium/parking-and-directions.html. Want to avoid
traffic? The MBTA Commuter Rail will provide special train service from South
Station in Boston and from the TF Green Airport in Warwick, R.I. to Gillette
Stadium for Monday’s game and all Patriots home games this season. The round
trip fare is $15. Fans are reminded that no bags larger than the
NFL-mandated size (see NFL’s Clear Bag Policy above) are permitted and no
personal items may be left on the trains during the game. For
more information, including train schedule, visit www.mbta.com/riding_the_t/patriots.
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South Station
Train schedule to
Gillette Stadium for Monday, Nov. 23 |
TF Green Airport
Train schedule to
Gillette Stadium for Monday, Nov. 23 |
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South Station:
Departs for Gillette Stadium at 6:35 PM
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TF Green Airport:
Departs for Gillette Stadium at 6:05 PM
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Back Bay:
Departs for Gillette Stadium at 6:40 PM
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Providence:
Departs for Gillette Stadium at 6:35 PM
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Dedham Corp:
Departs for Gillette Stadium at 6:55 PM
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South Attleboro:
Departs for Gillette Stadium at 6:45 PM
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Arrive:
Train arrives at Gillette Stadium at 7:40 PM
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Attleboro:
Train arrives at Gillette Stadium at 6:55 PM
Mansfield:
Departs for Gillette Stadium at 7:05 PM
Arrive:
Train arrives at Gillette stadium at 7:40 PM
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NOTE: Trains will depart from Gillette
Stadium 30 minutes after the conclusion of the game.
PREGAME AT PATRIOT PLACE
Around Patriot Place, the property’s 16 dining options can satisfy any hungry football fan with everything from sushi to burgers to fine dining. For a list of restaurants, visit www.patriot-place.com/tags/restaurants#.Ve8g1NJViko. Need to gear up for the game? The Patriots ProShop and Patriots ProShop Collection have the widest selection of authentic Patriots merchandise available anywhere, including a selection of Super Bowl XLIX championship gear. For more information, visit www.patriotsproshop.com.
Around Patriot Place, the property’s 16 dining options can satisfy any hungry football fan with everything from sushi to burgers to fine dining. For a list of restaurants, visit www.patriot-place.com/tags/restaurants#.Ve8g1NJViko. Need to gear up for the game? The Patriots ProShop and Patriots ProShop Collection have the widest selection of authentic Patriots merchandise available anywhere, including a selection of Super Bowl XLIX championship gear. For more information, visit www.patriotsproshop.com.
BUYER BEWARE
Gillette Stadium officials are reminding
fans to be wary of counterfeit tickets and extra vigilant when purchasing game
tickets online in the secondary market. Please note the Patriots can only
verify the legitimacy of tickets purchased from the Gillette Stadium ticket
office or through Ticketmaster.
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