Fans concerned about possible fallout after FIFA bans World Cup tailgating at Gillette Stadium
FIFA officially announces that tailgating will not be allowed before matches held at the Boston Stadium. Unlike other major events held at Gillette Stadium, there will be no tailgating before any of the World Cup matches. Listed amongst the “Match Day Checklist” on the Boston Stadium World Cup website , it says no tailgating will be permitted.
Specifically explaining it as eating and drinking around parked cars. It also explains that the rule is “per FIFA policy. ” “No tailgating, that’s ridiculous!
That’s the whole point of, you know, sports, to enjoy, to tailgate before the game and turn up a little,” Tobi Olaofe said to Boston 25 News. “No you can’t, especially New England fans, that’s what we do. We tailgate!
That’s going to be like heartbreaking to some. It’s the world cup! ” another fan said.
“As long as everyone is safe and there is no issues or security issues. I don’t see the big deal we do it all year round with the Patriots, why not this? ” Olaofe said.