Home GameDay Venues MetLife Stadium MetLife Stadium MetLife Stadium anchors the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, NJ. It hosts the Jets and Giants plus major concerts and events, and was a centerpiece venue for the FIFA World Cup 2026, including the final.
Location & access 1 MetLife Stadium Dr, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Transit: No direct subway. NJ Transit runs event trains to Meadowlands station via Secaucus Junction on many gamedays; otherwise rideshare, coach buses from Port Authority, or driving.
Airports: Newark (EWR) is closest at ~11 mi; LaGuardia (LGA) ~18 mi; JFK ~28 mi.
Best areas to stay near MetLife Stadium Hoboken — Best overall A walkable waterfront city with skyline views, a dense bar-and-restaurant scene, and genuinely quick access to both Manhattan and the Meadowlands.
Venue access: ~8 mi • 20–30 min by car/rideshare
Pros: Skyline views and lively waterfront, Great bars and restaurants within walking distance, PATH to Manhattan in minutes, Reasonable rideshare to MetLife
Cons: Weekend hotel prices can spike, Limited large-hotel inventory
Transit: PATH train to Manhattan; NJ Transit + event shuttle options to the Meadowlands on gamedays. Driving: Straightforward drive to MetLife via Route 3; parking at the stadium sells out early. Airport: Newark (EWR) ~10 miles.
Nightlife: One of the strongest walkable nightlife strips in the metro (Washington St). Family: Good — waterfront parks and easy pace. Price: Mid-to-upper
Hotelstrips take: Our top pick for travelers who want a real neighborhood, not a parking-lot hotel. Stay here, pre-game on Washington St, rideshare to the stadium.
Meadowlands / East Rutherford — Best for game-only trip Hotels within the sports-complex orbit — the shortest possible trip from pillow to seat on gameday.
Venue access: 0–2 mi • short shuttle/drive
Pros: Closest hotels to the stadium, Simple in-and-out logistics, Good for groups driving in
Cons: Quiet area — little to do off-site, Car or rideshare basically required
Transit: Limited transit; hotel shuttles and rideshare dominate. Driving: Easiest driving option; still arrive early for stadium lots. Airport: Newark (EWR) ~9 miles.
Nightlife: Mostly hotel bars and American Dream mall dining. Family: Good for game logistics; American Dream has family attractions. Price: Mid
Hotelstrips take: Pick this if the game is the whole point and you want zero travel stress on the day.
Jersey City — Best value + transit Value-friendly high-rise hotels on the PATH line with fast Manhattan access and improving dining.
Venue access: ~9 mi • PATH + rideshare
Pros: More hotel inventory and better rates, PATH to Manhattan, Waterfront skyline views
Cons: Less charm than Hoboken, Still needs rideshare to MetLife
Transit: PATH + transfer to Manhattan; rideshare to the stadium. Driving: Reasonable drive via Route 3/NJ Turnpike. Airport: Newark (EWR) ~8 miles.
Nightlife: Growing Grove Street and Newport dining/bar scene. Family: Good — modern hotels and waterfront parks. Price: Mid (better value)
Hotelstrips take: The smart-money choice: bigger rooms for less, still one stop from the city.
Newark Airport Area — Best for early flights Airport-cluster hotels for travelers optimizing early flights and a quick MetLife hop.
Venue access: ~10 mi • rideshare
Pros: Steps from EWR, Cheaper rates, Quick to MetLife
Cons: No neighborhood feel, Rideshare needed for everything
Transit: AirTrain + NJ Transit; rideshare to the stadium. Driving: Fast highway access to MetLife and the Turnpike. Airport: Newark (EWR) — on top of it.
Nightlife: Airport-hotel bars only. Family: Functional, not scenic. Price: Value
Hotelstrips take: Only if you have a dawn flight or want the cheapest MetLife-adjacent bed.
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