Gillette Stadium Quiz

What is the seating capacity of Gillette Stadium?

• 68,756

• 75,000

• 80,000

• 70,000

(a)   is the owner of Gillette Stadium.

• Robert Kraft
• Tom Brady
• Bill Belichick
• Gillette Company

Answer explanation

The owner of Gillette Stadium is Robert Kraft. This stadium is home to the New England Patriots, an American football team. Robert Kraft is the owner of this team and the stadium. The other options, Tom Brady and Bill Belichick, are associated with the team but do not own the stadium. The Gillette Company, despite its name, does not own the stadium.

The seating capacity of Gillette Stadium is (a)   .

• 65,878
• 68,756
• 71,723
• 20,000

Answer explanation

The question asks about the seating capacity of Gillette Stadium. The correct answer is 65,878. This is because Gillette Stadium, located in Foxborough, Massachusetts, has a seating capacity of 65,878 for football games. The other options listed are not accurate.

Which sports teams play their home games at Gillette Stadium?

• New England Patriots and New England Revolution

• Boston Red Sox and Boston Celtics

• Boston Bruins and Boston Celtics

• New York Giants and New York Jets

Answer explanation

The question asks about the sports teams that play their home games at Gillette Stadium. The correct answer is 'New England Patriots and New England Revolution'. This is because Gillette Stadium is located in Foxborough, Massachusetts, and it serves as the home stadium for both the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL) and the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer (MLS).

What was the original name of Gillette Stadium?

Answer explanation

Gillette Stadium, home to the New England Patriots and New England Revolution, was originally named CMGI Field. The other options, Gillette Field, Patriot Stadium, and Kraft Stadium, were not the original names of the stadium. The name was changed to Gillette Stadium in 2002 after the naming rights were acquired by Gillette.

Which public transit station is closest to Gillette Stadium?

• Franklin/Foxboro

• Providence/Stoughton Line

• Foxboro

• Boston

Answer explanation

The Providence/Stoughton Line is the closest public transit station to Gillette Stadium. This station is part of the MBTA Commuter Rail system and provides easy access to the stadium. The other options, Franklin/Foxboro, Foxboro, and Boston, are not as close to the stadium as the Providence/Stoughton Line.

Which band was the first to play at Gillette Stadium?

• Jeremiah Freed

• The Jacksons

• Ed Sheeran

• Boston

Answer explanation

Jeremiah Freed was the first band to play at Gillette Stadium. The other options, The Jacksons, Ed Sheeran, and Boston, did not have the distinction of being the first band to perform at this venue. Jeremiah Freed's performance marked the beginning of live music events at Gillette Stadium.

Who funded the Victory Tour of The Jacksons in an attempt to earn more profit for the team?

• Chuck Sullivan

• Robert Kraft

• Tom Brady

• Bill Belichick

Answer explanation

The Victory Tour of The Jacksons was funded by Chuck Sullivan in an attempt to earn more profit for the team. Sullivan, who was the owner of the New England Patriots at the time, saw potential in the tour and decided to invest in it. The other options, Robert Kraft, Tom Brady, and Bill Belichick, are not related to the funding of the tour.

Which city proposed to build a new stadium to attract the Patriots?

• Hartford

• Providence

• Boston

• Lowell

Answer explanation

The question asks about the city that proposed to build a new stadium to attract the Patriots. Among the given options, Hartford is the correct answer. This city had plans to build a new stadium as a strategy to attract the Patriots, making it the correct choice.

Who privately financed the construction of Gillette Stadium?

• Robert Kraft

• Gillette Company

• Tom Brady

• Bill Belichick

Answer explanation

Gillette Stadium, home to the New England Patriots, was privately financed by Robert Kraft. He is the owner of the Patriots and made the decision to finance the construction of the stadium. The other options, Gillette Company, Tom Brady, and Bill Belichick, are not related to the financing of the stadium.