Can you bring food into Gillette Stadium?

New England Patriots, New England Revolution · Foxborough, MA

Allowed for dietary needs, with conditions

Gillette Stadium food policy

Allowed for dietary needs, with conditions

Outside food and beverages are generally prohibited, but guests with a medical or dietary concern can email customerservice@gillettestadium.com at least 48 hours before the event to request special permission; the stadium responds within 48 hours.

We checked the venue’s rules for Patriots games on October 9, 2026 and for Revolution matches on October 16, 2026. Rules can change, so check before you go.

Gillette Stadium bag policy

Clear bags only

  • Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags up to 12" x 12" x 6".
  • A one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag up to 11" x 11".
  • A small wristlet or handheld wallet up to 6.5" x 4.5".
  • No other bags are allowed. Mobile lockers are available for bags that are too big.

Medical and diaper bags: Medically necessary items are allowed after screening. For medical supplies or dietary needs, email the stadium at least 48 hours ahead.

Food and drinks: Food, drinks and coolers are not allowed. For a dietary need, you can email the stadium to ask for an exception. Food you need for a medical diet can have its own rule: see Can you bring food into Gillette Stadium?

Carry-in facts

From the venue’s page, checked Oct 19, 2026. Anything not listed here isn’t in the lines we saved from that page, so ask.
ItemRuleThe venue’s words
Medical bagAllowed if… Medically needed items, after screening.“The only exception will be medically necessary items that will be admitted after being screened.”
Soft coolerNot allowedOn the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Coolers or containers, including cans, bottles, and kegs”
Hard cooler or hard-sided bagNot allowedOn the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Coolers or containers, including cans, bottles, and kegs”
Food from homeNot allowedOn the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Food or beverages”
Food for a medical needOnly with a medical need. Email the stadium at least 48 hours ahead to ask.“If you wish to request an exception to the stadium’s bag policy, for medical supplies (e.g., breast pump, etc.) or dietary considerations, please send an email, at least 48 hours in advance of the event you plan to attend,”
Outside drinksNot allowedOn the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Food or beverages”
CansNot allowedOn the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Coolers or containers, including cans, bottles, and kegs”
Glass bottlesNot allowedOn the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Coolers or containers, including cans, bottles, and kegs”

Applies to: every ticketed event at Gillette Stadium. We checked the venue’s page on October 19, 2026. Rules can change, so check the venue’s page before you go.

Gluten-free food at Gillette Stadium

2 gluten-free options at Gillette Stadium. The guide lists each food, where to find it, and what to ask.

Patriots games: Ask for the GF bun specifically; expect it cold rather than toasted with the other buns.

What to ask at the stand
  1. Is this the gluten-free version? Can I see the label?
  2. Is it fried in the same oil as breaded food?
  3. Can you change gloves and use a clean surface?
  4. Is the gluten-free bun kept and toasted apart from regular buns?

Please read

I can’t eat gluten

For a medical reason I need food with no wheat, barley or rye, not even crumbs.

  • Is this the gluten-free version? Can I see the label?
  • Can you change gloves and use a clean surface?
  • Is it fried in the same oil as breaded food?

Thank you!

Who to ask at Gillette Stadium

Ask before you go

Fill in the date and your name, then email it or copy it. Ask a couple of weeks ahead, and bring the answer with you. Going sooner? Call the number above.