Boston Legacy FC will continue playing at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, next season, where the team has been based since May. The team announced Thursday that it will play its 2027 home games there while renovations continue at White Stadium in Boston.
Personally, the Pawtucket stadium is a bit nicer to travel to from where I am and for others that have to drive. The future White Stadium in Franklin Park will be nicer for those in the city without cars as it is within walking distance of the Orange Line. However, parking is likely to be an issue for those coming in from outside the city.
At the very least, they aren’t splitting next season between Centreville and Gillette.
I much prefer taking transit to the match, because I love having a beer or three at the stadium, plus I like doing a little reading on the way in to get ready for the game.
Yeah, the new stadium will be great for those already living in the city with easy access to the subway. However, for many further out in the commuter rail range (like me), transit is still tough. As a quick comparison, from where I am at, it would be ~40 minutes to drive to White Stadium, but ~2.5 hours to take transit.
It is kind of the inverse of the situation with Centreville Stadium in Pawtucket. Those in the city find it tough, but driving isn’t bad. I am hopeful that the move to White helps the team build up a loyal following in the city.
