About the venue
MetLife Stadium opened in 2010, replacing Giants Stadium at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in New Jersey.
The stadium is home to the New York Giants and New York Jets. When it's not being used for football, it hosts concerts and special events.
The stadium's website has more information about the facility, including other public transit options and driving directions.
Getting there
Subway, LIRR and Metro-North Hudson, Harlem, or New Haven lines
Travel to Penn Station
Subway
Take the to 34 St-Penn Station or the to 34 St-Herald Sq. Follow signs for Penn Station and NJ Transit.
Long Island Rail Road to Penn Station
Take the LIRR to Penn Station, and follow signs for the NJ Transit concourse.
Metro-North Railroad to Grand Central
Take the Metro-North Hudson, Harlem, and New Haven Lines to Grand Central. From Grand Central, take the and trains to Penn Station. At Penn Station, follow signs for the NJ Transit concourse.
Take NJ Transit to Secaucus Junction and change to a shuttle train
From the Penn Station NJ Transit concourse, take any train to Secaucus Junction. These trains are marked with "SEC". Secaucus Junction is the first stop after leaving Penn Station. Change at Secaucus Junction to a direct shuttle train to the Meadowlands Rail Station. View shuttle train schedules from NJ Transit.
Metro-North Port Jervis or Pascack Valley lines
Travel to Secaucus Junction
Port Jervis and Pascack Valley Line customers can take trains directly to Secaucus Junction.
Change at Secaucus Junction to a Meadowlands shuttle
Change at Secaucus Junction to a direct shuttle train to the Meadowlands Rail Station. View shuttle train schedules from NJ Transit.
Buying tickets
If you take the subway, Long Island Rail Road, or Metro-North Hudson, Harlem, or New Haven lines, buy a separate round-trip ticket to the Meadowlands on the NJ Transit app or website, or at an NJ Transit ticket machine or ticket window.
If you take the Metro-North Port Jervis or Pascack Valley lines, buy a ticket from your origin station to the Meadowlands on the NJ Transit app or website, or at an NJ Transit ticket machine or ticket window.
NJ Transit has different rules for child and senior discounts than the MTA's railroads. Learn more about NJ Transit child and senior fares.
Travel tips
- Buy your rail tickets ahead of time. If you're traveling on LIRR or Metro-North, use the TrainTime app to save time and money. Buy a round-trip ticket to the Meadowlands on the NJ Transit app or website.
- Check service status and train schedules before you go. Connections to and from NJ Transit are not direct. Plan your travel accordingly.
- Remember to take your ticket when changing trains.