Heading to Gillette Stadium to see Bruce Springsteen? Here’s what you need to know

For the first time in 7 years, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are returning to Gillette Stadium on Thursday and Saturday.

The two shows mark the legendary band’s 6th and 7th time performing at the venue.

Parking lots are scheduled to open at 3:30 p.m., gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and the show will start at 7:30 p.m.

Here is everything you need to know :

TRAFFIC

The highway may be jammed with broken heroes on a last-chance power drive, but it will also be jammed with traffic. Officials are urging concert-goers to allow plenty of time for travel to Gillette, especially for Thursday’s concert. Weekday commuter traffic is expected to be a factor. Fans must also utilize I-95, I-495 or Route 140 to access Route 1 and Gillette Stadium (navigation apps may not capture certain road closures).

Please also note, there is no opening act, so fans are encouraged to arrive early.

PARKING

In the parking lot the visionaries will be dressed in the latest rage. But these visionaries won’t be able to get in the stadium lots until 3:30 p.m. All ticket holders can park in general parking, which is located on the opposite side of Route 1 from the stadium and is included in the price of the concert ticket. These tickets do not require a parking pass.

However, if you wish to park on the stadium side of Route 1, prepaid parking passes are available for $50. Please note, these passes are limited. Oversize vehicle parking is located in Lot 52, accessible from P10 North and P10 South from the north and south respectively. For more information about parking options, click here.

TRAIN SERVICE

All aboard! The MBTA Commuter Rail and Keolis will be sending trains to carry saints and sinners, losers and winners, and other lyrics not appropriate for print.

The special event train services will be from Boston for the August 24 show and from both Boston and Providence for Saturday’s show.

Tickets for Thursday’s train are sold out. Also worth noting, fans choosing to travel to Gillette for Thursday’s show via the Foxboro Station weekday Commuter Rail service will not be able to return to Boston after the show via the special event train without a corresponding special event train ticket. The last Foxboro Station weekday Commuter Rail train departs for Boston at 10:20 p.m.

A limited number of $20 round-trip tickets for the Aug. 26 Boston and Providence special event trains are on sale now via the mTicket app. For more information on Gillette’s special event trains, click here.

All trains will depart from Gillette Stadium 30 minutes after the concert.

RIDESHARES

It doesn’t have to be a long walk home if you miss out on a train ticket. Gillette Stadium has a designated rideshare drop-off and pick-up location in Lot 15 adjacent to Bass Pro Shops. Concertgoers can schedule an Uber or Lyft ride to and from the venue through the rideshare service’s mobile app.

CLEAR BAG POLICY

Bags larger than a small wristlet or handheld wallet will not be allowed inside Gillette Stadium, per the venue’s clear bag policy.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Prohibited items at Gillette Stadium include but are not limited to — GoPro/video cameras, tripods/monopods, professional cameras and cameras with detachable lenses, selfie sticks, strollers, backpacks, lasers, umbrellas, outside food and beverage, balloons, beach balls, noisemakers and any items deemed dangerous and/or inappropriate by stadium management.

NO CASH

The venue does not accept cash. All fan points of sale accept electronic payment only including debit and credit cards, wallet or watch. There are cash-to-card machines throughout Gillette should you need it.

For more information about Gillette Stadium and its facilities, click here.

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