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The 2023 Army-Navy game is scheduled for Saturday, December 9.

Gillette Stadium, One Patriot Place, Foxborough, Massachusetts. Many activities will take place in the City of Boston.

  • 9:00 AM: Parking lots open (subject to change)
  • 10:00 AM: ESPN’s College GameDay begins in Lot 5B
  • 11:00 AM: Stadium gates, Fan Festival (Enel Plaza) and the ProShop opens       
    • Fan Festival includes Army-Navy Game sponsors USAA, Exchange, Chevrolet, and Duke Cannon, along with the US Army and US Navy
  • 12:00 PM: The March-On begins
    • One of the greatest traditions in college sports: the Brigade of Midshipmen and the Corps of Cadets march on the field in formation.
  • 3:00 PM: Kickoff for the Army-Navy Game is scheduled for 3:00 PM and will be broadcast by CBS Sports

Army West Point and the Naval Academy are sold out of their ticket blocks for the historic 2023 Army-Navy Game presented by USAA.

Tailgating is encouraged and permitted in all of the Gillette Stadium parking lots, except the designated Patriot Place retail parking lots.

In addition to the Army-Navy Game at Gillette Stadium, a number of associated events will be hosted at historic sites throughout the Greater Boston region on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, including the Patriot Games.

The Patriot Games presented by USAA is a spectacular two-day competition between Cadets & Midshipmen. Points are earned through five events. The Games will be conducted beginning Friday, December 8 at the Minute Man National Park with more events taking place at Boston Common, Faneuil Hall, USS Constitution and Bunker Hill. The final event will take place Saturday, December 9 at Gillette Stadium prior to the game. The team with the most points will win this year’s bragging rights and be presented with the Patriot Games trophy on the field during the Army-Navy Game.

All events are free and open to the public.

Timeline

December 7

5:00 PM – End of Patriots Game

  • Fan Fest and Patriots Watch Party
  • Enel Plaza, Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA
  • Join us in Enel Plaza for Fan Fest! Interact with game sponsors and be sure to stay to watch the Patriots take on the Steelers in Pittsburgh on Thursday Night Football. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 PM.

December 8

8:00 AM: Patriots Game No. 1: Tug of War

  • Minute Man National Park, Lincoln, MA

9:30 AM: Patriots Game No. 2: Best of Three

  • Boston Common, Boston, MA

11:30 AM: Recycled Rides

  • Faneuil Hall, Boston, MA
  • USAA in partnership with Chevrolet presents a vehicle to one United States Army Veteran and one United States Navy Veteran

11:50 AM: Patriots Game No. 3: Pull-Up Competition

  • Faneuil Hall, Boston, MA

11:50 AM: Pep Rally

  • Faneuil Hall, Boston, MA
  • The Academy pep bands and cheerleaders will inspire the Boston community during a pep rally at Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market.

1:30 PM: Patriots Game No. 4: Relay Race

  • Bunker Hill Monument/USS Constitution

1:30 PM: Debate

  • Old South Meeting House, Faneuil Hall, Boston, MA
  • Cadets and Midshipmen square off in a 2 vs. 2 debate

4:30 PM: USS Constitution Holiday Lights

  • USS Constitution, Boston, MA

5:00 PM: Fan Fest

  • Enel Plaza, Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA

5:30 PM: Pipe and Drums

  • Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA

December 9

1:15 PM: Obstacle Relay

  • Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA

The 2023 Army-Navy Fan Festival will be held on the Enel Plaza outside of Gillette Stadium. Plan to interact with Army-Navy Game sponsors USAA, Exchange, Palantir, Chevrolet, and Duke Cannon along with the US Army and US Navy. It opens at 11:00 AM on December 9 when stadium gates open in the Enel Plaza outside Gillette Stadium.

All tickets will be stored in the Army-Navy App. Fans are encouraged to download the Army-Navy Game app prior to arriving at the stadium.

To receive information about hospitality packages, please fill out the information at the bottom of the home page.

For information regarding the Gillette Stadium bag policy, please click here

Fans needing ADA accommodations are encouraged to contact the organization they purchased their tickets from (Army West Point or Naval Academy).

Navy is designated as the home team and will be on the Patriots sideline (East sideline). Army is designated as the away team and will be on the Visitors sideline (West sideline).

To view the variety of concessions offered at Gillette Stadium and their locations, please click here

The 2023 Army-Navy Fan Festival will be held on the Enel Plaza outside of Gillette Stadium. Plan to interact with Army-Navy Game sponsors USAA, Exchange, Palantir, Chevrolet, and Duke Cannon along with the US Army and US Navy. It opens at 11:00 AM on December 9 when stadium gates open in the Enel Plaza outside Gillette Stadium.

Re-Entry Policy

There is no stadium re-entry for the 2023 Army-Navy Game. There also is no parking lot re-entry nor are refunds granted.

Alcohol Policy

Fans who consume alcohol are encouraged to drink responsibly.

  • You must be 21 years of age or older to purchase alcohol.
  • The only IDs accepted at Gillette Stadium are valid, non-expired driver’s licenses, and Government-issued state identification cards, passports or Military IDs showing picture and a birthdate.
  • Duplicate and expired licenses, liquor IDs, birth certificates, police badges, or any other forms of identification are not accepted at Gillette Stadium.
  • Each person may purchase no more than two (2) alcoholic beverages at any one time.
  • All alcohol sales will be discontinued in the third quarter.
  • Sales may be discontinued earlier at the discretion of stadium management.
  • Questions can be directed to the Guest Services booths located at mid-field on both the east and west sides of the Main and Upper Concourses.
  • Patrons younger than 25 with out of state IDs must visit one of the Guest Services booths for an ID check before purchasing alcohol.

Tailgating Policy

Tailgating in general parking lots may begin when the lots open to general parking unless directed by parking/security or public safety officials. However, open fires are not allowed. All fires must be contained within a suitable and appropriate fire burning device and must be movable in the event of an emergency. “Fire pits” with open flames are not considered movable in the event of an emergency, and therefore are not allowed. All fires and/or grills should not be left unattended. Used charcoal briquettes and/or other burning material must be disposed of properly and not left on the parking surface to burn out.

Guest Services

Gillette Stadium strives to deliver exceptional customer service. If you have feedback or a concern, please do not hesitate to email customerservice@gillettestadium.com. Or, while at the stadium, please visit one of the Guest Services booths located at midfield on both the east and west sides of the Main Concourse and Upper Concourse.

Lost and Found

Any lost items that are turned in during an event may be found at the Guest Service booths located at midfield on both the east and west sides of the Main Concourse and Upper Concourse. Items not claimed during or immediately following an event will be brought to Security Command. For lost items, please call (508) 384-4259 or teamops@gillettestadium.com.

Please use this link to purchase an overnight parking spot: https://am.ticketmaster.com/gillettestadium/overnightparking

Space is limited. Each order will be limited to one overnight RV parking pass. The cost is $150 for Saturday night or $300 for Friday and Saturday night. Overnight RV’s will be allowed to arrive as early as noon on Friday, December 8 and must depart by noon on Sunday, December 10. Overnight RV parking passes MUST be purchased in advance. There will be no opportunity to purchase overnight parking on game day (December 9, 2023).

Please reach out to armynavy@gillettestadium.com with any questions.

Gillette Stadium is now a completely cashless stadium. Only contactless payment options will be accepted within the stadium. Event attendees will be able utilize one of our eight new Cash-to-Card kiosks to convert cash to Visa® prepaid cards. There is no cost to get a card, and there are no fees to use the card. Any money remaining on a card after a stadium event can be spent anywhere Visa® is accepted. Please note: Cards are not reloadable. You can find the Cash-to-Card kiosks at the following locations:

  • Main Concourse next to the Guest Services booths at midfield (East and West)
  • Upper Concourse next to the Guest Service booths at midfield (East and West)
  • East Putnam Club
  • West Putnam Club
  • Cross Pavilion

To view a seating map of the stadium with all the gates and entrances, click here.

ADA SERVICES

Gillette Stadium offers an advanced assistive listening system (ALS) for use at all ticketed events except concerts. Please visit Guest Services located at midfield on both the east and west sides of the Main Concourse (and Upper Concourse when open) or contact our customer service team at customerservice@gillettestadium.com for more information.

Please note: a driver’s license, credit card, or some form of identification will be required as a deposit.

As an added service to our guests who are deaf or hard of hearing, we have implemented captioning via our Gillette Stadium mobile app, available for both iPhone and Android devices. If you do not have access to a mobile phone with Internet capabilities, then please arrange to use a mobile captioning device in advance of the event by contacting our customer service team at customerservice@gillettestadium.com.

The location and number of elevators in service will vary per event. We recommend you review the respective Accessible Seating map listed above.

Patriots: There are six accessible elevator locations for guests with disabilities in the stadium for Patriots game days. Accessible express elevators are located on the east side of the stadium adjacent to the E1 entrance next to the Ticketmaster gate (for guests with tickets to the Main, Mezzanine and Upper Concourses), and on the west side of the stadium adjacent to the W1 entrance next to the Bank of America gate (for guests with tickets to the Mezzanine and Upper Concourses). Also, an accessible elevator is located at the W3 Dell Technologies Suite Levels entrance for access to all levels.

IMPORTANT: NEW ACCESS ROUTE TO E1 ADA ELEVATOR Due to construction on the east side of the stadium, the access route to the E1 ADA Elevator has changed. Guests requiring use of this elevator must now enter the stadium at the Ticketmaster Gate. Once through security and ticket scanning, you will follow a new path under the Patriot Place ramp to the E1 ADA Elevator entrance. To see a map of the new route, please click here.

For guests with disabilities sitting in the Putnam Club or Dell Technologies Suite Levels, accessible elevators are located on the east side of the stadium at the E2 and E3 Dell Technologies Suite Levels Entrances and on the west side of the stadium at the W2 or W3 Dell Technologies Suite Levels entrances.

Revolution: There are two accessible elevator locations for guests with disabilities in the stadium for Revolution matches. Accessible elevators are located on the east side of the stadium at the E2 Dell Technologies Suite Levels entrance and on the west side of the stadium at the W2 Dell Technologies Suite Levels entrance.

Concerts: There are four accessible elevator locations for guests with disabilities in the stadium for concerts. Accessible elevators are located on the east side of the stadium at the E2 and E3 Dell Technologies Suite Levels entrances and on the west side of the stadium at the W2 and W3 Dell Technologies Suite Levels entrance.

Please note: usage is restricted to the guest with a disability and three (3) companions, however, Gillette Stadium reserves the right to limit usage to the guest with a disability and one (1) companion at peak times (45 minutes prior to event start or post-event) to improve ride efficiency.

Guests requiring interpreting services for concerts and events should contact the ADA Coordinator in the Gillette Stadium Ticket Office at (508) 384-9191 / MassRelay (800) 439-2370 at the time you purchase your tickets. Guests should request an ASL interpreter at least three weeks prior to the event, to allow us time to procure a qualified interpreter.

Public, code compliant ramps are available at Gillette Stadium. These ramps are located at the Ticketmaster Gate, Bank of America Gate and CVS Health Gate. We recommend you review the respective Accessible Seating map listed above for exact location information.

Patriots: All public restrooms are accessible to guests with disabilities. Family restrooms are located on the concourse behind sections 140, 203, 217, 224, 237, 304, 314, 326 and 336. Two family restrooms are also available in both the east and west Putnam Clubs.

Revolution: All public restrooms are accessible to guests with disabilities. Family restrooms are located on the concourse behind section 140, within the First Aid stations at midfield on both the east and west sidelines, and two within the east Putnam Club.

Concerts: All public restrooms are accessible to guests with disabilities. Family restrooms are located within the First Aid stations at midfield on both the east and west sides of the Main Concourse (and Upper Concourse when open). Two family restrooms are also available in both the east and west Putnam Clubs. For concerts, the remaining family bathrooms are not open due to security issues.

Gillette Stadium welcomes service animals assisting guests with disabilities to the stadium. We encourage guests requiring service animals to contact us as early as possible for potential seating relocation purposes. Contact our customer service team at customerservice@gillettestadium.com for more information.

Gillette Stadium does not have wheelchairs available for use by guests, but the stadium does provide wheelchair and companion seating with enhanced sight lines on every level of the stadium and at all price points. For more information, please review one of the Accessible Seating Maps listed above, or call (508) 384-9191 / MassRelay (800) 439-2370.

If you have additional accessible needs, please contact our customer service team at customerservice@gillettestadium.com.