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J-E-T-S Chant
Following the famous prompt, the entire stadium spells out "J-E-T-S! Jets! Jets! Jets!" one of the NFL's most recognizable chants.
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2010Opened
82,500Capacity
Open AirRoof
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The basics
About MetLife Stadium
Large NFL stadium in East Rutherford hosting football and major entertainment events.
- Type
- stadium
- Sports
- Football
- League
- NFL
- Nicknames
- The Meadowlands
- Address
- 1 MetLife Stadium Dr, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
- Location
- East Rutherford, NJ
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Status
- active
FormerlyNew Meadowlands Stadium
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Don’t miss
Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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Crowd ChantIconic
Fireman Ed Chant
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.
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Green Smoke Entrance
When the Jets take the field, green smoke fills MetLife Stadium while the crowd erupts.
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J-E-T-S Roll Call
Before kickoff, fans begin coordinated J-E-T-S chants throughout the concourses and seating bowl well before player introductions.
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Big Blue Chant
Throughout the game, fans chant "Let's Go Giants!" and "Big Blue!" to rally the team during key moments.
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Giants Legacy Walk
Before entering MetLife Stadium, fans visit statues, displays, and historical exhibits honoring Giants legends and championship teams.
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Blue Crew Drumline
The Giants drumline performs before kickoff and throughout the game, helping energize the crowd during defensive stands.
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Broadway Joe Legacy
The guarantee, the swagger, and the legacy of Joe Namath in New York sports history.
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David Tyree Helmet Catch
The impossible catch that kept Super Bowl XLII alive — one of the greatest plays in NFL history.
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Eli Manning
Two-time Super Bowl MVP — the quarterback who slayed dynasties in the Meadowlands era.
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Four Super Bowl Championships
Four Lombardi Trophies — Giants championship legacy from 1987 to 2012.
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Giants Hall of Fame
The Giants Hall of Fame honoring franchise legends across a century of New York football.
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Jets Hall of Fame
The Jets Hall of Fame honoring franchise legends and Gang Green history.
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Joe Namath
Broadway Joe — the quarterback who guaranteed and delivered Super Bowl III.
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Lawrence Taylor
The greatest defensive player in NFL history — the anchor of Giants championship defenses.
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New York Sack Exchange
Mark Gastineau, Joe Klecko, and Marty Lyons — the Sack Exchange terrorized quarterbacks.
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Field Access Tour
Walk on the field during a guided stadium tour.
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Gang Green Crowd
Experience a sea of green — Gang Green filling MetLife on Jets gameday.
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Rivalry GameIconic
Giants vs Cowboys
NFC East rivalry when Dallas comes to the Meadowlands — Big Blue vs America's Team.
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Giants vs Eagles
NFC East rivalry when Philadelphia visits the Meadowlands.
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International Soccer Championship Match
International soccer championship match at MetLife Stadium — global football on the New York stage.
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Jets vs Patriots
AFC East rivalry when New England comes to the Meadowlands — Gang Green vs the Pats.
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MetLife Stadium
Your first time walking into MetLife — Big Blue or Gang Green, Meadowlands magic.
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Prime Time Giants Game
Primetime Giants gameday under the MetLife lights — national spotlight on Big Blue.
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Prime Time Jets Game
Primetime Jets gameday under the MetLife lights — J-E-T-S on the national stage.
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Sunday Night Football
Primetime SNF energy under the MetLife lights and national spotlight.
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Curtis Martin
Hall of Fame running back and the greatest rusher in Jets franchise history.
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Darrelle Revis
Revis Island — the shutdown corner who defined Jets defense in the 2010s.
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Giants vs Cowboys Rivalry
One of the NFL's greatest rivalries — Big Blue vs America's Team in the Meadowlands.
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Harry Carson
Hall of Fame linebacker and captain of the Giants' 1980s championship teams.
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Jets vs Patriots Rivalry
AFC East rivalry when New England comes to the Meadowlands — Gang Green vs the Pats.
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Mark Gastineau
Sack master and Sack Exchange legend — one of the most feared pass rushers in NFL history.
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Michael Strahan
Hall of Fame pass rusher and face of Giants defense for over a decade.
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Phil Simms
Super Bowl XXI MVP and the quarterback who delivered the Giants' first Lombardi Trophy.
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Army-Navy Game
The Army-Navy Game at MetLife Stadium — college football's greatest rivalry on a national stage.
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International Soccer Match
International soccer at MetLife Stadium — global football in the New York market.
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Major Concert
Major concert at MetLife Stadium — one of the premier live music venues in the tri-state area.
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WrestleMania
WrestleMania at MetLife Stadium — host of WrestleMania 29 and 35.
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Special EventMust see
December Football
Cold-weather December football at MetLife — Big Blue in the Meadowlands winter.
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Rivalry GameMust see
Jets vs Dolphins
AFC East rivalry when Miami visits the Meadowlands.
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Special EventMust see
Monday Night Football
Monday Night Football in the Meadowlands under the primetime lights.
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Architecture
American Dream Integration
The nearby entertainment complex creates a larger fan destination environment.
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Architecture
Exterior LED Lighting System
The stadium's exterior lighting can transform the building into Giants blue or Jets green.
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Architecture
MetLife 360 Bowl
The open bowl design creates a modern football atmosphere with excellent sightlines.
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Architecture
NYC Skyline Views
Views from MetLife Stadium toward the New York City skyline.
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History
Giants Championships
Celebrates Giants Super Bowl victories and championship history.
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History
Giants Legends
Recognizes franchise icons including Lawrence Taylor, Eli Manning, and others.
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History
Jets Legends
Recognizes franchise icons including Joe Namath, Curtis Martin, and others.
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History
New York Giants Retired Numbers
Honors legendary players from both franchises.
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Experience
American Dream Entertainment District
Nearby shopping, dining, and attractions create a larger game-day destination.
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Experience
Kid-Friendly Football
Family activities and interactive areas during events.
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Experience
MetLife Stadium Tours
Behind-the-scenes tours featuring the field, locker rooms, suites, and event spaces.
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Experience
Tailgate Village
One of the largest NFL tailgating environments with massive fan gatherings.
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Signature
Flight Deck
The Jets Flight Deck, a premium gameday deck at MetLife Stadium.
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Displays
Four Super Bowl
Displays of the Giants’ four Super Bowl titles, including XLII and XLVI.
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Signature
Giants Legacy Club
The Giants Legacy Club, a premium gameday space at MetLife Stadium.
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Displays
Giants Museum
Museum exhibits on Giants football from the Polo Grounds to MetLife.
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Displays
Giants Ring of Honor
Ring honoring New York Giants legends at MetLife Stadium.
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Displays
Hall of Fame Exhibit
Hall of Fame exhibit honoring Jets greats at MetLife Stadium.
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Historic Marker
Jets Plaza
Jets-branded plaza where green-and-white fans gather before kickoff.
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Displays
Jets Ring of Honor
Ring honoring New York Jets legends at MetLife Stadium.
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Displays
Joe Namath Tribute
Tribute to Joe Namath and the Super Bowl III guarantee that put the Jets on the map.
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Signature
Legacy Club
Jets Legacy Club hospitality space at MetLife Stadium.
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Historic Marker
Legacy Plaza
Legacy plaza celebrating Giants history outside MetLife Stadium.
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Displays
New York Giants Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame displays honoring Giants greats at MetLife Stadium.
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Displays
Super Bowl III
Displays on Super Bowl III, Broadway Joe, and the Jets’ AFL championship.
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Displays
Team History Wall
History wall covering Giants and Jets football at their shared Meadowlands home.
Through the years
History
Names
- 2010New Meadowlands Stadium
- 2011-presentMetLife Stadium
Home teams
- 2010-presentNew York GiantsNFL
- 2010-presentNew York JetsNFL
Big moments
- 2014Super Bowl XLVIII
- 2026FIFA World Cup Final
Getting there
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Parking
Large parking complex. $40-60.
Transit
NJ Transit train from Penn Station. ~30 min.
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