MetLife Stadium stadium information: Home of the New York Jets in NFL. Located in East Rutherford, NJ with a capacity of 82,500 seats. The stadium has open air and faces 23 degrees. Built in 2010.
For a day game at MetLife Stadium, the behind home plate falls into shade first. The coolest seats are on that side, in the back rows under the upper-deck overhang, and in any fully covered or club-level sections. Evening games leave most of the park shaded by first pitch. See how we calculate this.
At a glance: pick a game time
Sun: W · 20° above the horizon
Shaded (0)
Light sun (30)
Moderate sun (24)
Full sun (6)
Seating layout is approximate — the shaded vs sunny side is accurate, but individual section details are modeled, not from this park’s real seating map.
Overview
MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is the largest NFL stadium by capacity and home to both the New York Jets and Giants. The modern facility features a distinctive exterior facade and serves the New York metropolitan area with state-of-the-art amenities.
Stadium Highlights
Largest NFL stadium by seating capacity
Shared by Jets and Giants - unique arrangement
Host of Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014
Modern architecture with LED exterior lighting
Unique Features
Only stadium shared by two NFL teams
Retractable seating for different sports
Massive 30-foot-high HD video boards
LEED certified environmental design
Shade & Sun Protection Guide
Best Shaded Sections by Time
Morning Games
West sideline sections
Upper deck 300-320
Club level west
Afternoon Games
East sideline becomes shaded
Lower bowl 200-235
Upper east sections
Evening Games
Most areas have some shade
Upper deck overhangs help
Club areas protected
Shade Tips
Stadium orientation northeast-southwest
Upper deck provides limited shade to lower bowl
September/October games still need sun protection
Late season sun angle helps with shade
Monthly Weather Patterns
September
68°F 65% 20% rain
Pleasant early fall
East side recommended for afternoon games
October
57°F 60% 25% rain
Cool and crisp
Sun exposure manageable, layer up
November
46°F 60% 30% rain
Cold with wind
Wind protection more important than shade
December
36°F 60% 25% rain
Cold winter weather
Bundle up regardless of seat location
January
32°F 55% 20% rain
Harsh winter conditions
Dress for arctic conditions
Seating Guide
Premium Seating Options
Club Levels
Jets Club
Club level midfield
Climate controlled
Premium dining
Exclusive entrance
MetLife Club
Lower club level
All-inclusive service
Premium bar
VIP amenities
Commissioner's Club
Premium club level
Luxury dining
Premium location
White-glove service
Seating Tips
Club Level
Climate control essential for weather games
experience
Lower bowl midfield
Best views but most expensive
experience
Upper deck 320-330
Great value with good sight lines
value
End zones
Budget-friendly with decent amenities
value
Budget-Friendly Options
Upper deck corners 300-315
End zone upper 325-344
Some lower level corners
Food & Drink
Signature Items
New York Pizza
Deli Sandwich
Hot Pretzel
Cheesecake
Local Favorites
Pastrami sandwich
Bagel with lox
New York cheesecake
Street vendor hot dogs
Beer & Beverages
Budweiser
Miller
Local NYC craft beers
Corona
Local breweries: Brooklyn Brewery, Bronx Brewery, Other Half
Getting There
Address
1 MetLife Stadium Dr, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Parking Options
Orange Lots
Distance: AdjacentPrice: $50-75
Closest but most expensive
Green/Red Lots
Distance: 5-10 min walkPrice: $35-50
Good middle option
Blue Lots
Distance: 10-15 min walkPrice: $25
Budget option with longer walk
Alternative Transportation
Public Transit
NJ Transit buses
Coach service from NYC
Ride Share: Designated pickup/dropoff zones
Game Day Tips
Arrive Early
Traffic from NYC can be brutal
Layer Up
Weather can change during game
Try NYC Food
Authentic New York options throughout
Use Public Transit
Often faster than driving from Manhattan
Explore Both Teams
Stadium serves Giants and Jets
Typical Game Day Schedule
Gates Open: 2 hours before kickoff
First Pitch: 1:00 PM most Sundays, 4:25 PM late games, various prime time