After consulting with the Massachusetts Advisory Board, Gillette Stadium officials again learned today that we will not allow at least the end of September to host fans at all events. As a result, the Patriots will open at home on September 13 and the game on September 27, as well as the next three home games of Revolution on September 20, 29 and 2, will be played without fans present. We will communicate directly with our respective ticket holders regarding refunds.
Gillette Stadium supports the position of the state and this decision is entirely in the interest of public safety. We would love the opportunity to host fans in August and September, but are hopefully doing so later in the season. We greatly appreciate the time and support the Massachusetts Opening Advisory Bureau throughout this process and respect their efforts as they continue to navigate the state rebuilding phase.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, Gillette Stadium officials have worked closely with the new board, a host of state and local officials, the National Football League, Major League Soccer and the Massachusetts’ Large Venue Task Force, as well as a team of independent experts spanning many disciplines, including infectious disease, emergency medicine, architectural design and planning, crowdstream dynamics, cleaning and disinfection, ventilation, air conditioning and food safety. With their expertise, we have developed a detailed plan and are confident in our ability to provide a safe and comfortable environment for fans, thanks to the space of Gillette Stadium as an outdoor venue and the infrastructure through which we can meet or exceed all CDC guidelines are.
Gillette Stadium will continue its preparations to host fans safely this fall and will rely on the guidance of the Massachusetts Reopening Advisory Board and our team of independent experts. The health and safety of our players, coaches, staff, fans and the environment has our striving and will continue to do so.
