Roma vs. Juventus At Gillette Stadium: What You Need To Know

FOXBOROUGH, MA — Two of the biggest teams in European football are coming to Gillette Stadium Sunday.

Foxborough will play host to Juventus vs. Roma Sunday as the two face off in an International Champions Cup showdown. The ICC is an annual series of friendly matches between some of the elite squads of Europe. Matches are played across the U.S. and Asia during the preseason weeks.

Juventus enters the new season as the defending champions of Serie A and runner-ups in the Champions League. Roma, on the other hand, placed second on the domestic-league table, finishing four points behind their rivals.

Both teams are 1-1 in the 2017 ICC, with Roma's loss coming in a penalty shootout to Paris Saint-Germain.

To help you get ready for the game, here's what you need to know:

Kickoff

The match is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and the Gillette Stadium box office.

Parking Lot Information

The Gillette Stadium parking lots open four hours before kickoff. Parking at the stadium is as $40 for cars and motorcycles and $150 for RVs, limos, and buses. For more parking information, visit the Gillette Stadium parking FAQ.

Allow for Plenty of Time Around the Stadium

With a large crowd expected for the match, fans are encouraged to arrive early. Fans are asked to use Route 140, Interstate 95, and Interstate 495 to access Route 1.

Take The Train!

The MBTA will provide a special event train to the match. The train is scheduled to depart South Station 2 p.m. and will make additional stops at Back Bay (2:05 p.m.) and Dedham Corporate (2:20 p.m.) Stations. The train will depart from Gillette Stadium 30 minutes after the conclusion of the game.

A round-trip ticket is $20 and can be purchased in advance at South Station and Back Bay and on match day in Dedham. Tickets may also be purchase using the MBTA mTicket app.

No personal items may be left on the trains during the game. As a security precaution, all trains will be subject to a search after arrival at Gillette Stadium. All personal items left on the train will be collected and discarded. Items that are prohibited at Gillette Stadium will not be permitted on the train.

Clear Bag Policy In Effect

Bags larger than a small wristlet or handheld wallet will not be allowed inside Gillette Stadium, per the venue’s clear bag policy, which is in effect at all ticketed events. If carrying a bag into the stadium is necessary, there are two options: a clear plastic bag the size of a 1 gallon Ziploc bag or a small wristlet or handheld wallet not exceeding 8” x 5” x 2” (approximately the size of a hand).

Please note that bags larger than the permitted size, including purses, shoulder bags, diaper bags and backpacks, will not be allowed inside Gillette Stadium on event day. Further, bags exceeding the permitted size will not be held or stored by the venue and must be returned to a vehicle before entering the stadium. For more information on the clear bag policy, click here.

Banned Items

Prohibited items at Gillette Stadium include, but are not limited to: selfie sticks, GoPro cameras, camera bags, umbrellas, coolers, fanny packs, outside food and beverage, balloons or beach balls, noisemakers, signs larger than 11 x 17 and any other items deemed dangerous and/or inappropriate by stadium management. For more information on prohibited items, check the stadium security protocol.

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