Homeowners Rent 26-Car Lawns for $100 World Cup Parking Near Gillette Stadium
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Updated · Boston.com · Jun 4
Homeowners Rent 26-Car Lawns for $100 World Cup Parking Near Gillette Stadium
3 articles · Updated · Boston.com · Jun 4
Summary
South Walpole homeowners are turning lawns and driveways into match-day lots ahead of the 2026 World Cup, betting fans will pay $100 a car to avoid traffic near Gillette Stadium.
Justin Burdon said his licensed property can hold 26 cars, which could bring in $18,200 across seven games; neighbor Emily Burke won approval for 27 spaces at the same price.
That small-scale parking market is emerging because stadium lots charge $175 per spot, while many nearby fans are expected to seek cheaper walk-up options about a mile from the venue.
Local rules shape who can cash in: Foxborough bars new residential parking lots under a 2012 bylaw, while Walpole lets residents obtain annual stadium-event parking licenses.
FIFA World Cup Boston says 5,000 stadium-controlled spaces and 6,000 satellite spaces are available, and Foxborough officials expect demand to resemble other major events such as the Eras Tour.