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Fans upset, concerned about ripple effect after FIFA bans World Cup tailgating at Gillette Stadium
TL;DR
FIFA has banned tailgating at Gillette Stadium for World Cup matches, stating it is against their policy. Fans are upset, expressing concerns about the impact on the game-day experience.
FIFA officially announces that tailgating will not be allowed before matches held at the Boston Stadium.
Unlike other major events held at Gillette Stadium, there will be no tailgating before any of the World Cup matches.
Listed amongst the âMatch Day Checklistâ on the Boston Stadium World Cup website, it says no tailgating will be permitted. Specifically explaining it as eating and drinking around parked cars. It also explains that the rule is âper FIFA policy.â
âNo tailgating, thatâs ridiculous! Thatâs the whole point of, you know, sports, to enjoy, to tailgate before the game and turn up a little,â Tobi Olaofe said to Boston 25 News.
âNo you canât, especially New England fans, thatâs what we do. We tailgate! Thatâs going to be like heartbreaking to some. Itâs the world cup!â another fan said.
âAs long as everyone is safe and there is no issues or security issues. I donât see the big deal we do it all year round with the Patriots, why not this?â Olaofe said.
âFIFA, do better, please. Do better. You know you get to interact with people you normally wouldnât you know drink a little have fun, itâs like a family community that gets us ready for the game to take that away?â she added.
Sebastian Zerpa works at one of the fast food restaurants at Patriotsâ Place and after seeing what the Friendly Match brought with it, heâs one of many now wondering what the tens of thousands of fans will do before a match instead.
âItâs just the scale of it all. You know, itâs just so many people!â People he says are so used to being able to tailgate around the stadium.
âEspecially this parking lot , I see so many people set up their own little spots. They have tents, they cook, and they all talk to each other. Iâd hate to take that away,â Zerpa, explained.
This is as the Kraft Sports & Entertainment Group and Foxborough town officials met again Tuesday night. Continuing to prepare on a local level before hitting the world stage.
The two will be returning to the table Friday to discuss the annual entertainment license for the Kraft Sports & Entertainment Group. Town officials citing the FIFA World Cup agreement debate as an example for the need of new language in the proposed license.
When it comes to the no tailgating rule, Foxboroughâs chief of police says it is less about ruining peoplesâ fun and more about making sure they donât miss the game of a lifetime.
âIâll tell you right now, the barbeque police are not going to be out. Tailgating, if you stay too long because you want to finish that last drink, it could tie you up. If they think it takes a half hour to get into the stadium and to their seat and they wait until that very last moment, itâs going to destroy their experience.â Foxborough Police Chief Michael Grace explained.
FIFA is offering a Stadium Fan Experience before and after the matches, but that is for ticket holders only. Otherwise, fans should be ready to go straight through security and into the match.
Chief Grace says security will be tight and take much longer compared to other events at the stadium.
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Q&A
Why did FIFA ban tailgating at Gillette Stadium during the World Cup?
FIFA banned tailgating at Gillette Stadium as it goes against their policy regarding match day activities.
What does the FIFA tailgating ban mean for fans attending World Cup matches?
The ban means fans will not be allowed to eat or drink around parked cars before the matches, which may affect their pre-game experience.
How are fans reacting to the tailgating ban at the World Cup?
Fans are upset and concerned, with many expressing that tailgating is an essential part of the sports experience.
Will tailgating be allowed at other events at Gillette Stadium?
The article does not specify, but it indicates that tailgating will not be permitted specifically for World Cup matches, unlike other events at the stadium.
