One of the world's biggest pop acts builds his songs live on loop pedals across two stadium nights at MetLife, with Macklemore, Lukas Graham and BIIRD stacking the undercard from 5:30pm. This is as close as the LOOP Tour gets to New York, and Sheeran's in-the-round loop-station format plays huge even from the upper deck. If you make one Meadowlands trek this fall, this double-night stand is the one worth the train ride.
What to expect
A full-evening stadium marathon: three support acts starting at 5:30pm, then Sheeran layering guitar, percussion and vocals into looped arrangements — largely a one-man band commanding 80,000 people. Expect singalongs on the hits, big video production, and heavy crowds on NJ Transit back to Penn Station after the encore.
Good to know
- This is a regional pick — MetLife Stadium is in East Rutherford, NJ, about 40 minutes from Midtown
- Car-free route: NJ Transit from Penn Station to Secaucus Junction, then the Meadowlands rail shuttle
- The show starts unusually early (5:30pm) because of the three-act undercard — budget the whole evening
- MetLife enforces a clear-bag policy; travel light
- Trains back to Penn Station run packed after the show — expect a wait
- Both nights have the same lineup, so the Saturday show is the weekend-friendly option
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Common questions
How do I get to MetLife Stadium without a car?
Take NJ Transit from Penn Station to Secaucus Junction and transfer to the Meadowlands rail shuttle, which drops you at the stadium. Allow about an hour door-to-door from Midtown and expect crowds both ways.
What time does Ed Sheeran go on?
The event start is 5:30pm with Macklemore, Lukas Graham and BIIRD opening; the headline set lands later in the evening. Exact set times aren't published in advance — arrive early if you want the full bill.
Is this in New York City?
No — MetLife Stadium is in East Rutherford, New Jersey. It's the LOOP Tour's closest stop to NYC, and most city-based fans go via NJ Transit rather than driving.
