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New England Revolution Charitable Foundation

The purpose of the New England Revolution Charitable Foundation is to assist a variety of charitable organizations and programs by supporting their educational, family and health initiatives. In particular the Revolution will attempt to target our activities specifically towards youth programs and programs with close ties to the game of soccer.

The New England Revolution Charitable Foundation is the nonprofit organization through which the Revolution support charitable and philanthropic organizations throughout New England. This support comes in the form of both direct grants and in-kind donations of tickets and Revolution memorabilia used at charity fundraisers, and through a select number of player appearances at charity functions and educational programs.

Redeeming Donations for 2010 Revolution Tickets

For those who are holding certificates for donated game tickets for the 2010 season from the New England Revolution Charitable Foundation AND those certificates have the verbiage, “Restrictions may apply,” below the donation, the following dates are available for selection and redemption:

April 10 vs. Toronto FC, 7:30 p.m.
April 24 vs. Colorado, 7:30 p.m.
May 1 vs. FC Dallas, 7:30 p.m.
May 5 vs. Chivas USA, 7:30 p.m.
May 15 vs. San Jose Earthquakes, 6 p.m.
May 29 vs. New York Red Bulls, 8 p.m.
July 10 vs. LA Galaxy, 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 7 vs. D.C. United, 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 14 vs. Houston Dynamo, 8 p.m.
Aug. 28 vs. Philadelphia Union, 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 4 vs. Seattle Sounders FC, 7:30 p.m.

No other dates are available for redemption if the certificate is restricted.

For information on how to redeem your certificate, please see the list of Frequently Asked Questions below. If you still have further questions, please email charitabledonations@revolutionsoccer.net.

New England Revolution Charitable Foundation
Charitable Donation Redemptions – Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I redeem the donation certificate I have?
To redeem your certificate, please fill out completely the information requested on the lower half of your certificate and return it to: Charitable Donation Redemptions, New England Revolution, Gillette Stadium, One Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035.

2. How far in advance do I need to redeem my certificate for game tickets?
All certificates being sent in for ticket redemptions must be received at least 10 business days before the match indicated on the certificate. If no match date is indicated, the redemption process must be initiated at least 10 business days before the match you wish to attend. Redemptions initiated within 10 days will not be guaranteed.

3. Will someone from the Revolution contact me to confirm my certificate has been received?
Yes. You will receive an email from the New England Revolution Charitable Foundation 8-10 business days before the game listed to confirm we have received your certificate and that your tickets will be processed. If you do not receive an email at the address you include on your certificate, then we have not received your certificate.

4. My donation is for “Tickets to a 2010 New England Revolution match.” How will I know which games I can attend.
The 2010 MLS schedule has been released and is available at the team’s web site, revolutionsoccer.net. The list of games available for selection is listed above..

5. How do I get the game tickets for which I’m holding a donation certificate?
If your certificate is redeemable for game tickets, please follow the instructions above to begin the redemption process. Once you have redeemed your certificate, all donated game tickets will be left at the Will Call window at the Ticket Office on the day of the game.

6. Where is Will Call located?
Will Call is located at the Gillette Stadium Ticket Office at the north end of Gillette Stadium. The Ticket Office is directly across the Patriot Place Plaza from the ProShop and The Hall at Patriot Place presented by Raytheon. Please note that you will need a valid ID to pick up your tickets. The north end of the stadium is closest to the Showcase movie theaters and is also usually recognized by the lighthouse or bridge design elements of the stadium.

7. When does Will Call open?
The Will Call window usually opens two (2) hours before kickoff at Revolution games.

8. When do the stadium gates and parking lots open on game day?
Stadium gates generally open one (1) hour before kickoff. Parking lots generally open two (2) hours before kickoff. For the up-to-date information for each game, visit revolutionsoccer.net.

9. Can I change the match to which my certificate grants me tickets?
No. All donations are made “as-is.” The New England Revolution Charitable Foundation cannot change elements of a donation after it has been made.

10. Can I purchase extra tickets to a match to which I have a certificate for tickets? How much will they cost?
Yes, we are able to assist you in purchasing additional tickets to the match adjacent to those for which you hold a certificate. When you send in your certificate, please note that you wish to purchase additional tickets and you will be contacted to go over any additional details. The price of the tickets will depend on several factors, including the location of the donated tickets and the number of additional tickets purchased. The advance-purchase prices for individual tickets added on to donations are $30 (Cat. II) and $65 (Fidelity Investments Clubhouse). The Gillette Stadium Ticket Office accepts VISA, MasterCard and American Express for the purchase of Revolution tickets.

11. Where are my seats located? Can I choose where my seats will be?
Depending on the description on your donation certificate, your tickets will either be in the lower bowl along the sideline in the Cat. II sections, or the Fidelity Investments Clubhouse. Unfortunately, we are not able to allow those holding charitable donation certificates to choose the location of their individual game seats.

12. Will I have to pay to park at Gillette Stadium for a game?
Parking for regular-season, stand-alone Revolution games is free. There are generally parking charges for non-Revolution matches at the stadium, or special soccer events.

If you have additional questions, please email charitabledonations@revolutionsoccer.net and you will receive a response within two (2) business days.