What city is Gillette Stadium in?What city is Gillette Stadium in?
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How big is the screen at Gillette Stadium?How big is the screen at Gillette Stadium?
At the time of their construction, the larger screen, at 41.5 feet tall and 164 feet wide (12.6 m x 50.0 m), was the second-largest video monitor in any NFL stadium; only AT&T Stadium had a larger one. Gillette Stadium ranks first among all NFL venues in stadium food safety with a 0% critical violations.
What was the first event played at Gillette Stadium?What was the first event played at Gillette Stadium?
The Town of Foxborough approved plans for the stadium's construction on December 6, 1999, and work on the stadium began on March 24, 2000. The first official event was a New England Revolution soccer game on May 11, 2002.The Rolling Stones played at Gillette Stadium on September 5, 2002 on the band's Licks Tour.
Does Gillette Stadium still have naming rights?Does Gillette Stadium still have naming rights?
In September 2010, Gillette and the Patriots announced that their partnership, which includes naming rights to the stadium, would extend through the 2031 season. Additionally, uBid (a wholly owned subsidiary of CMGI until 2003) continues to sponsor one of the main entrance gates to the stadium as of 2009.
