An early-autumn Sunday at MetLife is a New York ritual: parking-lot grills going by mid-morning, blue jerseys everywhere and 80,000 fans for a 1pm kickoff. The Giants host Tennessee in Week 3, and it's the only NFL home game for a New York team this weekend. If you want the full tailgate experience before the weather turns, this is a good one to pick.
What to expect
Lots fill hours before kickoff with tailgaters, and the stadium bowl gets loud fast on third downs. Expect long lines at the gates close to kickoff, the anthem and team introductions, and a slow exit afterward as trains and buses load.
Good to know
- NJ Transit runs game-day trains to Meadowlands station via Secaucus Junction; Coach USA buses leave from Port Authority.
- MetLife enforces a clear-bag policy.
- Tailgating requires a parking pass, so transit riders can't tailgate in the lots.
- September sun can be strong in the lower bowl; bring sunscreen.
- The stadium is in New Jersey, so budget extra travel time from the boroughs.
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Common questions
What time is Giants vs. Titans?
Kickoff is at 1pm on Sunday, September 27, 2026, on CBS.
Are the Jets home this weekend?
No, the Giants–Titans game is the only New York NFL home game at MetLife this weekend.