The National Football League season will soon kick off for the New York Giants and New York Jets. NFL games are among the signature sporting events in the United States; if you want to see New York’s teams in action, we’ve got all the info you need.
Team Cheat Sheet
How Do I Get There?
MetLife Stadium, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is easy to reach from Manhattan on game days. Buses with direct service to the arena leave from Port Authority Bus Terminal; to get there by train, buy combination tickets from Penn Station or various Long Island Rail Road stops. For ticket information, visit mta.info.
What’s Tailgating?
Fans of NFL teams often congregate in the parking lot before games to cook, eat, drink and hang out. Even if you don’t drive to the game, you can still take in this unique element of American sports culture. For details about tailgating rules and restrictions, visit metlifestadium.com.
Anything Else I Should Know?
Like virtually all large stadiums and arenas, MetLife Stadium has a long list of rules—many pertaining to security. For details on what types of bags and items you may and may not bring into the venue, visit metlifestadium.com. Doing this research beforehand will likely make for a smoother game-day experience.
And have fun.