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SportCation IndexGrade D58.0/100Rank #24 of 53
Index detail and methodology

Statistical Tier 17 · Simulated rank range #21–#25. The score combines published city-wide sports-weekend measurements; it is not a personalized trip estimate.

Stadium Sprawl1.1 miAvg. Distance
Venue-Cluster Hotel$167Sports Wknd / Night
2-Game Ticket Pair$133Median, est. incl. fees.
Peak Stack Weekend
Oct 23, 20262 Leagues overlap

Plan your weekend around real overlap windows, practical logistics, and venue-level details for Newark. Start with Prudential Center and Sports Illustrated Stadium for transit, bag policy, and rideshare tips. See how Newark stacks up in the SportCation Index.

City Snapshot

Leagues in town: NHL, MLSMajor venues: 2Next best weekend: Oct 17–Oct 18Walkable core: Downtown Newark / Ironbound District (North Ironbound)

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Newark

NBANHLNFL

Detroit Pistons at Brooklyn Nets

Barclays Center · Fri, Oct 30 · 7:30 PM EDT

Edmonton Oilers at New York Islanders

UBS Arena · Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders at New York Jets

MetLife Stadium · Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PM EST

Edmonton Oilers at New York Rangers

Madison Square Garden · Sun, Nov 1 · 6:00 PM EST

Estimated trip cost US$1,750 per person

Party estimate US$3,500 · 2 adults · 1 room

Tickets for party US$2,160 · Hotel for party US$1,340

2026-10-30 to 2026-11-02 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.

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Newark

NBANHL

Orlando Magic at Brooklyn Nets

Barclays Center · Fri, Nov 20 · 7:30 PM EST

Portland Trail Blazers at New York Knicks

Madison Square Garden · Sat, Nov 21 · 7:30 PM EST

Carolina Hurricanes at New York Rangers

Madison Square Garden · Sun, Nov 22 · 12:30 PM EST

Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks

Madison Square Garden · Sun, Nov 22 · 8:00 PM EST

Estimated trip cost US$2,785 per person

Party estimate US$5,570 · 2 adults · 1 room

Tickets for party US$4,230 · Hotel for party US$1,340

2026-11-20 to 2026-11-23 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.

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Newark

NHLNBA

Calgary Flames at New Jersey Devils

Prudential Center · Fri, Nov 27 · 1:00 PM EST

Miami Heat at New York Knicks

Madison Square Garden · Fri, Nov 27 · 7:00 PM EST

Calgary Flames at New York Rangers

Madison Square Garden · Sat, Nov 28 · 7:00 PM EST

Atlanta Hawks at New York Knicks

Madison Square Garden · Sun, Nov 29 · 6:00 PM EST

Estimated trip cost US$2,740 per person

Party estimate US$5,480 · 2 adults · 1 room

Tickets for party US$4,140 · Hotel for party US$1,340

2026-11-27 to 2026-11-30 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.

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Newark

NHLNFL

Nashville Predators at New York Rangers

Madison Square Garden · Fri, Dec 18 · 7:00 PM EST

Boston Bruins at New Jersey Devils

Prudential Center · Sat, Dec 19 · 12:00 PM EST

Cleveland Browns at New York Giants

MetLife Stadium · Sun, Dec 20 · 1:00 PM EST

Nashville Predators at New Jersey Devils

Prudential Center · Sun, Dec 20 · 7:00 PM EST

Estimated trip cost US$1,835 per person

Party estimate US$3,670 · 2 adults · 1 room

Tickets for party US$2,330 · Hotel for party US$1,340

2026-12-18 to 2026-12-21 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.

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Newark

NBANFL

San Antonio Spurs at New York Knicks

Madison Square Garden · Fri, Dec 25 · 12:00 PM EST

New Orleans Pelicans at Brooklyn Nets

Barclays Center · Sat, Dec 26 · 6:00 PM EST

New England Patriots at New York Jets

MetLife Stadium · Sun, Dec 27 · 1:00 PM EST

Brooklyn Nets at New York Knicks

Madison Square Garden · Sun, Dec 27 · 6:00 PM EST

Estimated trip cost US$2,625 per person

Party estimate US$5,250 · 2 adults · 1 room

Tickets for party US$3,910 · Hotel for party US$1,340

2026-12-25 to 2026-12-28 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.

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Prudential Center

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Sports Illustrated Stadium

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Getting around Newark

Newark's primary sports venues, such as the Prudential Center, home to the New Jersey Devils, are centrally located in the downtown area. The Prudential Center is conveniently situated just two blocks from Newark Penn Station. Sports Illustrated Stadium, primarily a soccer stadium, is located nearby in Harrison, New Jersey.

Distances are approximate straight-line miles from Prudential Center. Open a guide for transit, bags, and rideshare.

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Venue details

  • Capacity: 17,625Opened: 2007Architect: Morris Adjmi ArchitectsTenants: New York Sirens, Seton Hall Pirates men's basketball, New York Liberty

Teams

Every pro team in Newark. Tap for schedules, overlaps, and away trip ideas.

New Jersey DevilsNHL · Prudential Center
New York Red BullsMLS · Sports Illustrated Stadium

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Where to stay

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Downtown Newark

Downtown Newark offers a central location with a vibrant urban atmosphere, numerous hotels, and is considered safe, especially around the Prudential Center.

Transit:
Excellent public transit access via Newark Penn Station, which serves NJ Transit trains (North Jersey Coast Line, Northeast Corridor, Raritan Valley Line), PATH trains, Newark Light Rail, and numerous NJ Transit bus routes (e.
Venues:
Prudential Center, New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), Newark Museum
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University Heights

This neighborhood offers a youthful 'college town' vibe, being home to Rutgers University - Newark and NJIT.

Transit:
Served by the Newark Light Rail at Washington Park, Warren Street/NJIT, and Norfolk Street stations.
Venues:
Prudential Center, The Golden Dome Athletic Center (Rutgers-Newark)
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Harrison

Located across the Passaic River from Newark, Harrison is recommended as a safe area with a good selection of bars and restaurants.

Transit:
A short PATH train ride connects Harrison to Newark Penn Station, from which the Prudential Center is easily walkable.
Venues:
Sports Illustrated Stadium, Prudential Center
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Current stay: 2026-10-17 to 2026-10-19 · 2 adults · 1 room

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