New England Patriots owner, chairman, and CEO Robert Kraft says there will be no grass at Gillette Stadium for the 2026 Patriots season. From FIFA Grass Back to NFL TurfGillette has used artificial turf since first installing it in 2006. "Because Gillette Stadium had natural grass in a prior life, it had an intact drainage system that didn't need any repairs," according to the site. Longtime New England Patriots fans will remember that before Gillette Stadium opened in 2002, the Patriots played home games at Schaefer Stadium, later called Sullivan Stadium and then renamed Foxboro Stadium. World Cup 2026 in America Check out where the 2026 World Cup games will be played in America Gallery Credit: Nick Northern