A 1pm Sunday kickoff at MetLife is the most straightforward NFL day trip available from the city - one train, one stadium, home by dinner. Week 3 is early enough that both rosters are still revealing themselves, and the Giants' home schedule is short enough that any of the nine dates is worth taking when it lands on a free Sunday.
What to expect
A full NFL gameday: tailgating in the Meadowlands lots from the morning, a stadium that seats over 82,000, and the standard three-hour-plus broadcast window with commercial breaks built in. NJ Transit runs dedicated Meadowlands rail service from Secaucus Junction on game days, which is far less painful than driving.
Good to know
- MetLife Stadium is in East Rutherford, New Jersey - budget close to an hour each way from Midtown.
- NJ Transit runs Meadowlands rail service from Secaucus Junction on game days; buy the round trip before you board.
- The stadium enforces a clear-bag policy and mobile-only ticketing - screenshots are typically rejected.
- Parking in the lots requires a pass bought in advance for most games rather than paid at the gate.
- Kickoff is early afternoon, so tailgate lots open in the morning and fill well before the gates do.
- The game is on CBS if you would rather watch it from a bar in the five boroughs.
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Common questions
How do I get to MetLife Stadium without a car?
Take NJ Transit to Secaucus Junction and transfer to the Meadowlands rail line, which runs dedicated game-day service to the stadium.
What time is kickoff?
1pm Eastern on Sunday, September 27, with the game televised on CBS.
Is this a Giants home game?
Yes. The Giants host the Titans at MetLife Stadium in Week 3 of the 2026 season.
