With the Giants on the road, this is the only New York NFL home game of the long weekend: the Jets against the Browns in the Meadowlands. Sunday tailgating in the MetLife lots is its own tradition, with grills going from the moment the gates open. If you want an old-school fall Sunday with the holiday Monday to recover, this is it.
What to expect
Expect a full stadium day: parking lots open hours early for tailgates, gates open two hours before kickoff, and a loud home crowd in green. Plan on the whole afternoon, including the rail trip back through Secaucus, which gets crowded in the hour after the final whistle.
Good to know
- NJ Transit runs event trains to Meadowlands station via Secaucus Junction from Penn Station.
- MetLife has a clear-bag policy, so check sizes before you go.
- Parking passes are sold in advance and lots open hours before kickoff.
- Leaving takes a while; expect crowded trains right after the game.
- The stadium is in New Jersey, outside the five boroughs.
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Common questions
What time is kickoff for Jets vs. Browns?
1pm, with gates at 11am and parking lots at 8am.
How do I get to MetLife from Manhattan?
Take NJ Transit from Penn Station and transfer at Secaucus Junction to the Meadowlands line on game days.
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