Beyoncé And Jay-Z On The Run II Gillette Stadium Event Guide

FOXBOROUGH, MA — The 2018 Gillette Stadium Concert Series moves forward Sunday with music's most powerful couple in Beyoncé and Jay-Z.

The On The Run II stops in Foxborough Sunday night and a large crowd is expected to travel to the stadium for the show. For Jay-Z it's his first show at Gillette Stadium since the original OTR tour in 2014 and Beyoncé is back for the second time in three years.

Opening for the couple are Chloe x Halle and DJ Khaled. Chloe x Halle are signed to Beyonce's Parkwood Entertainment and have been mentored by the star. DJ Khaled was part of Beyonce's 2016 tour and is best known for yelling "we the best!" all the time.

Whether you are going to the show or want to know when to avoid traffic, here's what you need to know:

Getting There And Parking

The only ways to access Route 1 will be from Interstate 95, Interstate 495, and Route 140. All backroads that lead to Route 1 will be blocked by police and only open to local residents and Putnam Way pass holders. Concertgoers should allow for plenty of time around the stadium, especially Thursday and Friday since the drive to the stadium will overlap with the evening commute home.

Stadium parking lots will open at 3:30 p.m. and costs $40 cars and motorcycles and $150 for buses, RVs and limos. All lots close two hours after the end of the concert. For more parking information, visit the Gillette Stadium parking FAQ.

Uber drop off and pickup will be located in Lot 15 near Bass Pro Shop. A taxi stand will be set up in Lot 6, located in front of the east side of the stadium.

The MBTA will run a train from Boston for the show. Tickets are $20 roundtrip.

Below is the train schedule. The train will leave 30 minutes after the end of the concert.

• South Station - 5:35 p.m.
• Back Bay - 5:40 p.m.
• Ruggles* - 5:43 p.m.
• Forest Hills* - 5:49 p.m.
• Dedham Corporate* - 6:02 p.m.
• Gillette Stadium - 6:45 p.m.

*Tickets can be purchased on the train.

The Weather Report

Here's what to expect, according to the National Weather Service:

• Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 90 degrees. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
• Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69 degrees. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Showtime!

The stadium gates are scheduled to open at 6 p.m. with the opening acts set for 7:30 p.m. Jay-Z and Beyoncé will follow later in the evening.

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.

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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.

If You Need Help

Guest service booths located on the 100- and 300-level concourses at midfield/50-yard line for all stadium events. If you need immediate assistance during the event, please contact the stadium hotline at 508-384-9205.

If you require anonymous assistance during the event for behavioral or conduct related matters, please send security operations a text message at 508-928-3838 or text the word, CONDUCT to 78247 followed by all the relevant details.

So In Summary

Information from Gillette Stadium was used in this story

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