An NFL Sunday at MetLife means tailgate smoke over the Meadowlands lots and a stadium full of fans in blue, and this Week 4 game against Arizona is the Giants' home date of the weekend. The Jets are on the road, so this is the only pro football in the market. If you have been meaning to do a Giants game in person, an early-autumn afternoon is about as pleasant as the stadium gets.
What to expect
Lots open hours before kickoff for tailgating, and fans pour into a massive open-air bowl for an early-afternoon start. Expect long security lines close to kickoff, big crowds on the Meadowlands rail platforms, and a slow exodus toward the trains and highways after the final whistle.
Good to know
- NJ Transit runs game-day rail service to Meadowlands station via Secaucus Junction.
- MetLife enforces a clear-bag policy, so pack accordingly.
- Parking passes should be bought in advance; lots fill on game days.
- Arrive early to get through security before kickoff.
Going? Keep it.
Common questions
How do I get there without a car?
NJ Transit runs game-day trains from Secaucus Junction to Meadowlands station, connecting from Penn Station.
Are the Jets home this weekend?
No. The Jets play at Chicago in Week 4.