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Capacity: 68,756

Surface: Turf

Tickets: Buy now or call (617) 931-2222.

Schedule: New England Patriots

City Guide: Boston

History: How's this for a howling success? Fans have sold out Gillette Stadium for every Patriots home game since the $325 million, privately funded facility opened in 2002. Sightlines are particularly key here, and gathering areas such as the end-zone plazas offer fine views of the field and a place to mingle before, during and after games. Even the stylized lighthouse and bridge, created to celebrate New England's heritage, offer signature vantages. Those enjoying the action from the stadium's 87 luxury suites, some of the largest in the NFL, have plenty of space to socialize. Patriot Place, the $350 million retail and entertainment complex on the north and west sides of the stadium, houses more than 50 businesses, from a four-star hotel, a movie theatre and restaurants to boutiques, nightclubs and a Bass Pro Shops outlet.

Directions: From Boston: Interstate 93 South (S.E. Expressway) to Interstate 95 South; take Interstate 95 South to Exit 9 (Wrentham) onto Route 1 South. Follow Route 1 South approximately 3 miles to Gillette Stadium (on the left). From Cape Cod: Interstate 495 North to Exit 14A onto Route 1 North. Follow Route 1 North approximately 4 miles to Gillette Stadium (on the right).
From Maine and New Hampshire: Interstate 128 South to Interstate 95 South; Exit 9 onto Route 1 South. Follow Route 1 South approximately 3 miles to Gillette Stadium (on the left). From northern Connecticut, Vermont and Upstate New York: Interstate 90 East (Massachusetts Turnpike) to Route 495 South; Exit 14A onto Route 1 North. Follow Route 1 North approximately 4 miles to Gillette Stadium (on the right). From southern Connecticut and Rhode Island: Interstate 95 North to Interstate 495 North; Exit 14A onto Route 1 North. Follow Route 1 North some 4 miles to Gillette Stadium (on the right). For additional information, consult the Patriots team Web site.

Parking: Click here for a parking guide and map of lots. Free parking at Dedham Corp and Norwood Center.

Transportation: Trains depart from South Station in Boston and from Providence Station. The round-trip fare is $12 (cash only). Trains will depart 30 minutes after the game. For more information about attending games via Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, log onto www.mbta.com or call (617) 222-3200.

Seating Notes:

• Suite and Standing Room Only (SRO) locations are not shown in the map. Availability is only indicated in the Legend.
• Lower Level seating includes Rows 1 to 38.
• Mezzanine seating includes Rows 1 to 27.
• Premium Upper Sideline and Premium Upper Corner seating include Rows 1 to 7.
• Upper Sideline and Upper Corner seating include Rows 8 to 26.
• Sections 225 and 238 are alcohol-free seating areas. No alcohol is permitted in these sections.
• Tickets not specified by the seller as Premium Upper may map to a less premium section.