FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – For the 17th year, Gillette Stadium and the Kraft family will welcome high school football teams from across the state to make memories and compete for a state title as the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) State Football Championships, presented by Cross Insurance, return to the home of the New England Patriots and Revolution on Wednesday, Dec. 4; Thursday, Dec. 5 and Friday, Dec. 6.
The three days of action features state title games from all eight divisions, providing student-athletes from 16 MIAA high schools and their respective communities with a championship game experience of a lifetime on the home turf of the six-time Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots and New England Revolution. After more than 100 playoff football games across the state over a four-week span, 16 teams earned the chance to compete in one of the most exciting, action-packed stretches of football in New England, culminating when they take the Gillette Stadium field for their respective division's state title. Adding to the excitement of the state championships will be thousands of cheering fans, cheerleaders and school bands. The Kraft family will also treat the participating schools and their fans to an NFL-caliber game presentation with music and replays on the stadium's high-definition video boards, including Gillette Stadium's new north end zone board, which is the largest outdoor video board in the country.
As the venue prepares for the state title games this week, Gillette Stadium officials would like to remind fans attending the games of important ticketholder information and policies in place at the stadium.
TICKETING
Tickets for the 2024 MIAA State Football Championships are on sale now via Ticketmaster. No tickets will be sold at the Gillette Stadium Ticket Office. All tickets will be digital and will be accessible via mobile device only. Fans can access and manage mobile tickets via the Gillette Stadium App which is available on the App Store (for iPhone users) and Google Play Store (for Android users). It is recommended that fans add their mobile tickets to their Apple Wallet or Google Pay to beat busy network connections at the game. Additional information on mobile ticketing can be found at gillettestadium.com/tickets/mobile/.
Tickets are $20 each and children 5 years old and younger will receive free admission. The ticket price includes parking, admission to the full day of games and a game day discount of $3 off adult admission at the Patriots Hall of Fame presented by RTX (must show game ticket). Wednesday's tickets provide access to both Wednesday games, Thursday's tickets provide access to all three Thursday games, and Friday's tickets provide access to all three Friday games. Please note that tailgating and reentry to this event are prohibited but fans are invited to visit Patriot Place before and after the games each day. For a full listing of everything Patriot Place has to offer, visit Patriot-Place.com/MIAAFOOTBALL.
PARKING
Parking is included as part of the Gillette Stadium and MIAA State Football Championships experience. Stadium lots will open for parking at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, and 2:00 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. Fans arriving via Route 495 and Route 1 North should enter the stadium parking lots via the P7 or P8 entrances. Fans arriving via Route 95 and Route 1 South should enter the stadium parking lots via the P1 entrance. No tailgating will be allowed in the parking lots, but fans are invited to visit Patriot Place before and after the games. Fan buses are encouraged to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to their respective game's approximate start time.
STADIUM GATES
Gates will open at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday and at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. All fans will enter the stadium via the Ticketmaster Gate in the Patriot Place Plaza, located near the Patriots Hall of Fame presented by RTX. ADA entry is available through the E2 entrance on the east side of the stadium. Please note that reentry to this event is prohibited.
CLEAR BAG POLICY
Fans attending the games are reminded that 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 three options: a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag that does not exceed 11" x 11"; a clear plastic vinyl or PVC bag that does not exceed 12" x 12" x 6"; or a small wristlet or handheld wallet not exceeding 6.5" x 4.5". Please note that bags larger than the permitted size, including purses, shoulder bags and backpacks, will not be allowed inside Gillette Stadium and will not be held or stored by the venue. These items must be returned to a vehicle before entering the stadium. For more information on the clear bag policy, visit gillettestadium.com/bagpolicy/.
GILLETTE STADIUM IS A CASHLESS VENUE
Gillette Stadium is completely cashless. All fan points of sale accept electronic payment only including debit and credit cards, wallet or watch. The venue has deployed cash-to-card machines throughout the stadium for guests who bring cash, which is converted to a VISA card that can be used at any point of sale inside the stadium and anywhere VISA is accepted.
PATRIOTS FOUNDATION TOY DRIVE
The Patriots Foundation is hosting their annual toy drive to benefit children in need this holiday season. Fans attending the MIAA High School Football Championships are encouraged to bring new and unwrapped toys to the blue and white collection bins located throughout Patriot Place. To learn more or provide a financial donation, visit patriots.com/community/collection-drives.
CONCESSIONS AND DINING
Concessions will be available for purchase throughout each game day at Gillette Stadium. In addition, Patriot Place features 27 casual to high-end restaurants for pregame meals or postgame celebrations. Visit patriot-place.com/MIAAFOOTBALL for a full listing of everything Patriot Place has to offer.
SEATING AREAS
All fans will be seated on the east side of the stadium. The home teams will be on the east sideline, with their fans seated in sections 104-108. The visiting teams will be on the west sideline, with their fans seated in sections 110-114.
MERCHANDISE
MIAA state championship merchandise will be available for purchase near section 105.
POSTGAME AWARDS CEREMONIES
The postgame awards ceremonies for all eight games will take place on the stadium field immediately following the conclusion of each game. Fans will be permitted to watch the awards ceremony from their seats.
THE PATRIOTS HALL OF FAME PRESENTED BY RTX
The award-winning Patriots Hall of Fame presented by RTX will offer a game day discount of $3 off adult admission on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday with a ticket to the MIAA High School Football Championships (regular admission to The Hall is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and $5 for children ages 5-12. Active military and veterans are free with a military I.D. Children 4 and younger are also free). The Hall is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The Hall's New England Football exhibit features jerseys from each of the 2023 MIAA football champions, and following this year's state championship games, will begin displaying jerseys from each of the 2024 champions.
BROADCAST INFORMATION
Kraft Sports + Entertainment will produce the broadcast, which will air all of Thursday's and Friday's games live on WSBK (TV-38), and stream all of Wednesday's, Thursday's and Friday's games live on Patriots.com and the Patriots official YouTube channel. Wednesday's games will also be streamed on the NFHS Network at www.nfhsnetwork.com. Additionally, Thursday's and Friday's games will air live on radio on WEEI-AM 850.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4 SCHEDULE
- Uxbridge vs. Mashpee, 5:30 p.m.
- Hudson vs. Fairhaven, 8:00 p.m.*
Stream live on: Patriots.com, YouTube.com/patriots, NFHSNetwork.com
THURSDAY, DEC. 5 SCHEDULE
- Duxbury vs. Scituate, 3:00 p.m.
- Xaverian Brothers vs. Needham, 5:30 p.m.*
- Catholic Memorial vs. King Philip Regional, 8:00 p.m.*
TV: WSBK (TV-38) | Radio: WEEI-AM 850: Streaming On: Patriots.com, YouTube.com/patriots
FRIDAY, DEC. 6 SCHEDULE
- Randolph vs. West Boylston, 3:00 p.m
- Shawsheen Valley Tech vs. Foxborough, 5:30 p.m.*
- Mansfield vs. North Attleborough, 8:00 p.m.*
TV: WSBK (TV-38) | Radio: WEEI-AM 850: Streaming On: Patriots.com, YouTube.com/patriots
*Game times are approximate.
