Stadiums / MetLife Stadium
MetLife Stadium
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East Rutherford
Stadium information
- Type
- stadium
- Capacity
- 82,500
- Opened
- 2010
- Roof
- Open Air
- Surface
- FieldTurf
- League
- NFL
- Sports
- Football
- Categories
- sport_football
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Status
- active
- Address
- 1 MetLife Stadium Dr, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
- Location
- East Rutherford
- Nicknames
- The Meadowlands
Large NFL stadium in East Rutherford hosting football and major entertainment events.
Former names
Parking
Large parking complex. $40-60.
Transit
NJ Transit train from Penn Station. ~30 min.
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Location map
1 MetLife Stadium Dr, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 · East Rutherford
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Naming rights history
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New Meadowlands Stadium
2010
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MetLife Stadium
2011-present
Home team history
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New York Giants
2010-present · NFL
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New York Jets
2010-present · NFL
Notable events
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FIFA World Cup Final
2026
Features · Architecture
American Dream Integration
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The nearby entertainment complex creates a larger fan destination environment.
Exterior LED Lighting System
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The stadium's exterior lighting can transform the building into Giants blue or Jets green.
MetLife 360 Bowl
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The open bowl design creates a modern football atmosphere with excellent sightlines.
NYC Skyline Views
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The stadium provides views of the New York metropolitan area.
Features · History
Giants Championships
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates Giants Super Bowl victories and championship history.
Giants Legends
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Recognizes franchise icons including Lawrence Taylor, Eli Manning, and others.
Giants Ring of Honor
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors Giants legends including players, coaches, and contributors.
Jets Legends
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Recognizes franchise icons including Joe Namath, Curtis Martin, and others.
Jets Ring of Honor
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors Jets legends and important figures in franchise history.
Jets Super Bowl III Tribute
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the Jets' historic upset victory in Super Bowl III.
New York Giants Retired Numbers
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors legendary players from both franchises.
Features · Experience
American Dream Entertainment District
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Nearby shopping, dining, and attractions create a larger game-day destination.
Kid-Friendly Football
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Family activities and interactive areas during events.
MetLife Stadium Tours
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Behind-the-scenes tours featuring the field, locker rooms, suites, and event spaces.
Tailgate Village
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
One of the largest NFL tailgating environments with massive fan gatherings.
Traditions
J-E-T-S Chant Iconic Must experience
Crowd Chant · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Following the famous prompt, the entire stadium spells out "J-E-T-S! Jets! Jets! Jets!" one of the NFL's most recognizable chants.
Fireman Ed Chant Iconic Must experience
Crowd Chant · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Legendary superfan Fireman Ed leads the stadium's signature J-E-T-S chant from the lower bowl, continuing one of the franchise's defining traditions.
Green Smoke Entrance Iconic Must experience
Pregame Ritual · Throughout the stadium, gameday
When the Jets take the field, green smoke fills MetLife Stadium while the crowd erupts.
J-E-T-S Roll Call Iconic Must experience
Crowd Chant · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Before kickoff, fans begin coordinated J-E-T-S chants throughout the concourses and seating bowl well before player introductions.
Green & White Tailgate Iconic Must experience
Pregame Ritual · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The sprawling MetLife parking lots fill hours before kickoff with one of the league's largest green-and-white tailgate communities.
Big Blue Chant Iconic Must experience
Crowd Chant · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Throughout the game, fans chant "Let's Go Giants!" and "Big Blue!" to rally the team during key moments.
Giants Legacy Walk Iconic Must experience
Pregame Ritual · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Before entering MetLife Stadium, fans visit statues, displays, and historical exhibits honoring Giants legends and championship teams.
Blue Crew Drumline Iconic Must experience
Pregame Ritual · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The Giants drumline performs before kickoff and throughout the game, helping energize the crowd during defensive stands.
Legacy Introductions Iconic Must experience
Pregame Ritual · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Player introductions feature tributes to Giants history, connecting current teams with championship eras.
Blue Out Games Iconic Must experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the stadium, gameday
For primetime games and playoff contests, fans fill MetLife Stadium in Giants blue to create a unified atmosphere.
History & timeline
Broadway Joe Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Jets history displays, main concourse
The guarantee, the swagger, and the legacy of Joe Namath in New York sports history.
David Tyree Helmet Catch Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Giants history displays, main concourse
The impossible catch that kept Super Bowl XLII alive — one of the greatest plays in NFL history.
Eli Manning Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Giants history displays, main concourse
Two-time Super Bowl MVP — the quarterback who slayed dynasties in the Meadowlands era.
Four Super Bowl Championships Iconic Must experience
Championship Banners · Championship display areas, main concourse
Four Lombardi Trophies — Giants championship legacy from 1987 to 2012.
Giants Hall of Fame Iconic Must experience
Hall of Fame · Giants Hall of Fame area, main concourse
The Giants Hall of Fame honoring franchise legends across a century of New York football.
Jets Hall of Fame Iconic Must experience
Hall of Fame · Jets Hall of Fame area, main concourse
The Jets Hall of Fame honoring franchise legends and Gang Green history.
Joe Namath Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Jets history displays, main concourse
Broadway Joe — the quarterback who guaranteed and delivered Super Bowl III.
Lawrence Taylor Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Giants history displays, main concourse
The greatest defensive player in NFL history — the anchor of Giants championship defenses.
New York Sack Exchange Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Jets history displays, main concourse
Mark Gastineau, Joe Klecko, and Marty Lyons — the Sack Exchange terrorized quarterbacks.
Super Bowl III Iconic Must experience
Championship Banners · Jets history displays, main concourse
Super Bowl III — the Jets' lone Lombardi Trophy and the guarantee that changed football.
Curtis Martin Iconic
Historic display · Jets history displays, main concourse
Hall of Fame running back and the greatest rusher in Jets franchise history.
Darrelle Revis Iconic
Historic display · Jets history displays, main concourse
Revis Island — the shutdown corner who defined Jets defense in the 2010s.
Giants vs Cowboys Rivalry Iconic
Historic display · Giants history displays, main concourse
One of the NFL's greatest rivalries — Big Blue vs America's Team in the Meadowlands.
Harry Carson Iconic
Historic display · Giants history displays, main concourse
Hall of Fame linebacker and captain of the Giants' 1980s championship teams.
Jets vs Patriots Rivalry Iconic
Historic display · Jets history displays, main concourse
AFC East rivalry when New England comes to the Meadowlands — Gang Green vs the Pats.
Mark Gastineau Iconic
Historic display · Jets history displays, main concourse
Sack master and Sack Exchange legend — one of the most feared pass rushers in NFL history.
Michael Strahan Iconic
Historic display · Giants history displays, main concourse
Hall of Fame pass rusher and face of Giants defense for over a decade.
Phil Simms Iconic
Historic display · Giants history displays, main concourse
Super Bowl XXI MVP and the quarterback who delivered the Giants' first Lombardi Trophy.
Experiences
Field Access Tour Iconic Must experience
Field access · Field level, tour route
Walk on the field during a guided stadium tour.
Gang Green Crowd Iconic Must experience
Special Event · MetLife Stadium, Jets home game
Experience a sea of green — Gang Green filling MetLife on Jets gameday.
Giants vs Cowboys Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · MetLife Stadium, Giants vs Cowboys
NFC East rivalry when Dallas comes to the Meadowlands — Big Blue vs America's Team.
Giants vs Eagles Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · MetLife Stadium, Giants vs Eagles
NFC East rivalry when Philadelphia visits the Meadowlands.
International Soccer Championship Match Iconic Must experience
Special Event · MetLife Stadium, international soccer match
International soccer championship match at MetLife Stadium — global football on the New York stage.
Jets vs Patriots Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · MetLife Stadium, Jets vs Patriots
AFC East rivalry when New England comes to the Meadowlands — Gang Green vs the Pats.
MetLife Stadium Iconic Must experience
First Visit · Any gate entrance
Your first time walking into MetLife — Big Blue or Gang Green, Meadowlands magic.
Prime Time Giants Game Iconic Must experience
Special Event · MetLife Stadium, Giants primetime home game
Primetime Giants gameday under the MetLife lights — national spotlight on Big Blue.
Prime Time Jets Game Iconic Must experience
Special Event · MetLife Stadium, Jets primetime home game
Primetime Jets gameday under the MetLife lights — J-E-T-S on the national stage.
Sunday Night Football Iconic Must experience
Special Event · MetLife Stadium, Sunday Night Football
Primetime SNF energy under the MetLife lights and national spotlight.
Army-Navy Game Iconic
Special Event · MetLife Stadium, Army-Navy Game
The Army-Navy Game at MetLife Stadium — college football's greatest rivalry on a national stage.
International Soccer Match Iconic
Special Event · MetLife Stadium, international soccer match
International soccer at MetLife Stadium — global football in the New York market.
Major Concert Iconic
Special Event · MetLife Stadium, concert event
Major concert at MetLife Stadium — one of the premier live music venues in the tri-state area.
WrestleMania Iconic
Special Event · MetLife Stadium, WrestleMania
WrestleMania at MetLife Stadium — host of WrestleMania 29 and 35.
December Football Must experience
Special Event · MetLife Stadium, Giants December home game
Cold-weather December football at MetLife — Big Blue in the Meadowlands winter.
Jets vs Dolphins Must experience
Rivalry Game · MetLife Stadium, Jets vs Dolphins
AFC East rivalry when Miami visits the Meadowlands.
Monday Night Football Must experience
Special Event · MetLife Stadium, Monday Night Football
Monday Night Football in the Meadowlands under the primetime lights.
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