MetLife Stadium
Matchday essentials
Everything you need to know before visiting MetLife Stadium
- •Shared by the NY Giants and NY Jets — the soccer configuration opens the full 82,500 capacity.
- •Tailgating in the parking lots is a major pre-match tradition for US events.
- •The stadium is in New Jersey, not Manhattan — allow 60-90 minutes from Midtown.
- •FIFA World Cup 2026 Final venue — the pinnacle of the tournament will be here.
Transit
- →NJ Transit — Meadowlands Rail from Secaucus Junction
- →Bus 160, 161, 164 from Port Authority
Parking
Massive parking lots — tailgating permitted in designated zones. $40+ on major events.
ADA-compliant throughout. Wheelchair seating in all levels. Accessible shuttles from parking.
Nearby attractions
Places to eat, drink, and explore around MetLife Stadium
Massive entertainment complex with theme parks, waterpark, and 450+ shops.
Harness racing track adjacent to the stadium complex.
Transit hub connecting to Penn Station and Hoboken.
Gallery
Views of MetLife Stadium
MetLife Stadium aerial during a soccer configuration
Tailgating lots buzzing before kickoff
The stadium lit up for a night match
Upcoming at this ground
No matches are scheduled at this stadium today.
Browse matchesAbout this ground
Capacity
82,500
Surface
Artificial turf
Opened
2010
Gravity
High
Address
1 MetLife Stadium Dr, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Previously known as
New Meadowlands Stadium
Clubs & Usage
No home club is listed for this ground; some venues are used only for selected competitions.
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Ground details
- Capacity
- 82,500
- Surface
- Artificial turf
- Opened
- 2010
- Address
- 1 MetLife Stadium Dr, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Broadcast Partners
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Official Store
Official Venue ShopHosting footprint
- Matches hosted
- 4
- Competitions
- 2
- Next match
- Jun 11
World Cup, WCQ
Previous names
- New Meadowlands Stadium
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