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Sports weekends in Newark

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SportCation Index56.9/100Strong#18 of 36
Stadium Sprawl1.1 miAvg. Distance
Venue-Cluster Hotel$161Sports Wknd / Night
Prime Ticket$210Median Price
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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 Red Bull Arena 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: Sep 4–Sep 6Walkable core: Downtown Newark / Ironbound District (North Ironbound)

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Newark

MLBNFL

New York Mets at New York Yankees

Yankee Stadium · Fri, Sep 11

New York Mets at New York Yankees

Yankee Stadium · Sat, Sep 12

New York Mets at New York Yankees

Yankee Stadium · Sun, Sep 13

Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants

MetLife Stadium · Sun, Sep 13

Total Package

$1366 USD est.

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Newark

NHLMLSNFL

Vancouver Canucks at New Jersey Devils

Prudential Center · Sat, Oct 10

San Diego FC at New York Red Bulls

Red Bull Arena · Sat, Oct 10

Cleveland Browns at New York Jets

MetLife Stadium · Sun, Oct 11

Vancouver Canucks at New York Rangers

Madison Square Garden · Sun, Oct 11

Total Package

$1164 USD est.

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Newark

NBANHLNFL

Detroit Pistons at Brooklyn Nets

Barclays Center · Fri, Oct 30

Edmonton Oilers at New York Islanders

UBS Arena · Sat, Oct 31

Las Vegas Raiders at New York Jets

MetLife Stadium · Sun, Nov 1

Edmonton Oilers at New York Rangers

Madison Square Garden · Sun, Nov 1

Total Package

$1566 USD est.

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Newark

NBANFL

Orlando Magic at Brooklyn Nets

Barclays Center · Fri, Nov 20

Portland Trail Blazers at New York Knicks

Madison Square Garden · Sat, Nov 21

Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Giants

MetLife Stadium · Sun, Nov 22

Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks

Madison Square Garden · Sun, Nov 22

Total Package

$2476 USD est.

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Newark

NHLNBA

Calgary Flames at New Jersey Devils

Prudential Center · Fri, Nov 27

Miami Heat at New York Knicks

Madison Square Garden · Fri, Nov 27

Calgary Flames at New York Rangers

Madison Square Garden · Sat, Nov 28

Atlanta Hawks at New York Knicks

Madison Square Garden · Sun, Nov 29

Total Package

$2571 USD est.

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Venues

Stadiums and arenas at a glance. Tap a tile for the full guide, or expand a row for transit and bag policy.

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NHL

Prudential Center

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MLS

Red Bull Arena

1.1 mi from stay anchor
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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. Red Bull Arena, primarily a soccer stadium, is located nearby in Harrison, New Jersey.

Venue details

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

Teams

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

New Jersey DevilsNHL · Prudential Center
New York Red BullsMLS · Red Bull Arena

Location pulse

Venues and the stay anchor on a dark basemap (pins from published coordinates).

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Where to stay

Compare areas by venue access and transit before you book.

Downtown Newark

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

Best for:
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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Ironbound District (North Ironbound)

Known for its lively atmosphere, high walkability, and a diverse range of authentic Brazilian, Spanish, and Portuguese restaurants.

Best for:
Known for its lively atmosphere, high walkability, and a diverse range of authentic Brazilian, Spanish, and Portuguese restaurants.
Transit:
Newark Penn Station is a five-minute walk from Ferry Street.
Venues:
Prudential Center
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University Heights

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

Best for:
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.

Best for:
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:
Red Bull Arena, Prudential Center
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Rankings & more hubs

See how Newark ranks for multi-game weekends and venue density.

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Explore Newark combo weekends

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NHL + MLS

Or pair two Newark home teams the same weekend:

Devils + New York Red Bulls

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