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MetLife Stadium 🇺🇸

Home of New York Giants & New York Jets — tours, history & game-day guide.

CountryUnited States RegionNew Jersey Best timeNFL season (Sep–Feb) TypeNFL Stadium
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ICONICA bucket-list stop for football fans — book a stadium tour on non-game days.

Home of: The New York Giants (NFC East) and New York Jets (AFC East)

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Welcome to MetLife Stadium, the premier home venue for both the New York Giants and New York Jets. Located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, just five miles west of New York City at the Meadowlands Sports Complex, this impressive venue opened in 2010 to replace historic Giants Stadium. Holding over 82,000 passionate fans, it stands as the largest venue in the NFL.

When you step inside, you will experience an architectural design inspired by Manhattan skyscrapers, blending a traditional stone foundation with a sleek exterior of aluminum louvers and glass. The stadium dynamic cleverly transforms to fit its dual residents: interior lighting and massive entrance pylons switch between vibrant blue for the Giants and bright green for the Jets in just hours. Inside, four corner HD video displays and a state-of-the-art audio system keep you right in the action.

Designed to offer clear views across every level, the raked seating bowl ensures you never miss a punt or touchdown pass. Beyond host duty for major NFL matchups, MetLife Stadium has famously hosted Super Bowl XLVIII, top international soccer tournaments, and high-profile concerts, making it an iconic destination for sports lovers visiting the New York area.

What to see at MetLife Stadium

  • Shares dual home status for both the New York Giants and New York Jets
  • Features color-changing lighting that switches blue for the Giants and green for the Jets
  • Boasts a seating capacity of over 82,000, making it the largest venue in the NFL
  • Equipped with ten 54-foot LED entrance pylons and four corner HD video displays
  • Includes an illuminated upper-rim solar ring featuring 1,350 photovoltaic solar panels

Stadium tours & game day

Take advantage of mass transit options when traveling to the stadium on game day to bypass traffic and support the venue's eco-friendly goals.

How long: 3-4 hours (game day) · Best time: Game day (Sep–Feb)

How to get there & what’s nearby

MetLife Stadium is easy to reach on game days and by New York City’s public transport. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our New York City travel guide.

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