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MetLife Stadium Guide

NFL · New York

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Last updated: 3/20/2026

MetLife Stadium is in a New Jersey sports complex, not NYC, so your visit requires a dedicated transit plan. Stay in Secaucus or Hoboken and take the NJ TRANSIT train directly to the stadium. Attempting the trip from Manhattan without this plan is a common and costly mistake.

At a glance

Bag policy
Small bags only
Cashless
Cashless
Re-entry
No re-entry
Gates open
Gates open 2h before
Outside food
Outside food OK
Getting here
NJ TRANSIT Rail provides service to the Meadowlands Station via the Meadowlands Rail Line.
Family friendly
Offers 'Family Friendly' restrooms and nursing rooms throughout the stadium.
Home teams:New York GiantsNew York Jets

Upcoming trip that includes this venue

A real multi-game weekend from current index data that includes MetLife Stadium.

Includes this venue

New York

MLSNFL
2 games

Sat, Oct 17 – Sun, Oct 18

Ticket estimate US$315 per person · US$630 for the party.

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Transport is excluded. Tickets and hotels are booked separately; provider prices can change.

MLS game at Unknown Venue
MLSSat, Oct 17 · 11:30 PM
NFL game at MetLife Stadium
NFLSun, Oct 18 · 5:00 PM

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Ticket estimate US$315 per person · US$630 for the party.

1 selected ticket estimate unavailable; no complete trip total.

Transport is excluded. Tickets and hotels are booked separately; provider prices can change.

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Where to stay for MetLife Stadium

Secaucus or Hoboken for proximity and transit access to NYC and the stadium.

Parking, transit, and arrival strategy

Transit and approach

NJ TRANSIT Rail provides service to the Meadowlands Station via the Meadowlands Rail Line. Coach USA operates the 351 Meadowlands Express bus service from Port Authority Bus Terminal.

Rideshare and parking

Rideshare: Located in Lot E off the western edge of the stadium complex.

Parking: Parking permits should be purchased in advance online to guarantee a spot and save time at entry gates.

After the event

Redd's Restaurant & Bar

Works well with these New York venues

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The game-day experience

  • Atmosphere area: Located in the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
  • Tailgating: Allowed in parking lots. Rules prohibit charcoal grills, wood fires, and occupying more than one parking space.
  • Signature food: Taylor Ham, Egg and Cheese sandwiches; various New Jersey-inspired deli items.
  • Fan tradition: Intense tailgating culture focusing on BBQ and team rivalry, particularly for Giants/Jets games.
  • Pregame institution: Redd's Restaurant & Bar (317 Washington Ave, Carlstadt, NJ 07072)