MetLife Stadium
VerifiedStadium & Arena · East Rutherford, NJ · MetLife Stadium / NFL (Jets & Giants)
Home of the New York Jets and New York Giants. Also known as Jets stadium, Giants stadium, MetLife.
Upcoming game
- New York Giants vs. Arizona Cardinals — Sun, Oct 4
Live from ESPN — schedule can change (postponements, TV moves).
Only clear bags up to 12"x6"x12" (one per person) or small non-clear clutch bags up to 4.5"x6.5" are allowed, per the NFL's leaguewide Clear Bag Policy.
Clear bags may be plastic, vinyl, or PVC; one-gallon clear freezer/Ziploc bags also permitted. Backpacks, purses, camera bags, diaper bags, briefcases, and computer bags are otherwise prohibited. Confirmed independently on MetLife's own A-Z Guide.
Exceptions: Medically necessary items and diaper bags for medical necessity are inspected and allowed at a designated gate.
Source: NFL Clear Bag Policy ↗Non-compliant items can be checked at the bag check facility rather than being turned away.
Seat cushions are prohibited except for medical needs; hand-carried blankets and jackets are allowed after being searched.
Exceptions: Medical-need seat cushions permitted.
Source: MetLife Stadium A-Z Guide ↗Strollers are not permitted inside the stadium; they must be left in vehicles or checked at the bag check facility.
Umbrellas are not allowed inside the stadium.
Source: MetLife Stadium A-Z Guide ↗The stadium's official parking page wasn't fetchable at the URL tried — secondary sources describe Gold (outer lots, more affordable) and Platinum (closer-in, premium) permit tiers ranging roughly $30-160 depending on the game and lot, plus an off-site lot at 20 Murray Hill Parkway for $65.
Sourced to secondary parking-guide aggregators, not a first-party fetch — re-verify against the official site (metlifestadium.com) when it becomes fetchable. Reported per-game examples: around $56 for a Giants game, around $75 for a Jets game.
Factory-sealed water/soft drink bottles or cans of 20 oz. or less are allowed, and empty reusable water bottles may also be brought in.
Exceptions: Reusable bottles must be empty at entry.
Source: MetLife Stadium Guest Policies ↗Outside food is allowed only if carried in a clear plastic bag.
Exceptions: Does not apply to suite guests, who have separate catering.
Source: MetLife Stadium A-Z Guide ↗Outside alcohol is not permitted; alcohol must be purchased inside, limited to two drinks per purchase, with ID checks.
Guests under 40 must show valid ID. Alcohol sales stop at the start of the third quarter for football games.
Coolers, ice chests, thermoses, and glass bottles of any kind are prohibited.
Source: MetLife Stadium A-Z Guide ↗Medically necessary items are exempt from the standard bag/container restrictions after inspection at a designated gate.
Source: MetLife Stadium A-Z Guide ↗A dedicated nursing station is available near section 143/142 on the plaza level, plus Mamava nursing pods accessible via a code from Guest Services.
Source: MetLife Stadium A-Z Guide ↗Wheelchairs and mobility devices are welcomed, with accessible seating on all levels and Accessibility Assistants to help guests reach their seats.
Source: MetLife Stadium Accessibility page ↗Animals are not permitted except for trained service animals.
Exceptions: Trained service animals allowed.
Source: MetLife Stadium A-Z Guide ↗Still cameras with a lens 6 inches or shorter are allowed (out of a case); tripods, monopods, selfie sticks, GoPros, and longer lenses are prohibited, and video recording of the event is not allowed.
Drones, model aircraft, kites, and other remote-controlled or tethered flying objects are banned anywhere on the Sports Complex property, including tailgating lots.
Source: MetLife Stadium A-Z Guide ↗Noisemakers and banners/signs of any size are prohibited, except small officially-recognized national flags at international soccer matches.
Exceptions: International soccer matches allow small national flags.
Source: MetLife Stadium A-Z Guide ↗MetLife Stadium is smoke-free under New Jersey law, but smoking and vaping are permitted in a designated fence-line area on the Plaza Level.
Exceptions: Designated Plaza Level fence-line smoking area.
Source: MetLife Stadium A-Z Guide ↗No re-entry for most events, including Giants games; for Jets games, guests may re-enter up to one hour before kickoff.
Exceptions: Jets games allow re-entry within 1 hour of kickoff.
Source: MetLife Stadium A-Z Guide ↗Weapons, including firearms and knives, and any item that could be used as a projectile or is deemed dangerous, are prohibited.
Source: MetLife Stadium A-Z Guide ↗Only 20 item types have been independently verified for MetLife Stadium so far.
Not yet verified for MetLife Stadium: Cannabis / Marijuana, E-Bikes, Scooters & Hoverboards, Costumes & Masks, Power Banks & Batteries, Other — this doesn't mean it's unrestricted, just not researched yet.
Frequently asked questions about MetLife Stadium
What is the bag policy and size limit at MetLife Stadium?
Conditional. Only clear bags up to 12"x6"x12" (one per person) or small non-clear clutch bags up to 4.5"x6.5" are allowed, per the NFL's leaguewide Clear Bag Policy. Clear bags may be plastic, vinyl, or PVC; one-gallon clear freezer/Ziploc bags also permitted. Backpacks, purses, camera bags, diaper bags, briefcases, and computer bags are otherwise prohibited. Confirmed independently on MetLife's own A-Z Guide. Max size: 12"x6"x12" (clear) or 4.5"x6.5" (clutch). Max quantity: 1 clear bag + 1 small clutch per person. Exceptions: Medically necessary items and diaper bags for medical necessity are inspected and allowed at a designated gate.
Are lockers or bag storage available at MetLife Stadium?
Allowed. Non-compliant items can be checked at the bag check facility rather than being turned away. Fee: $5 (non-NFL events, for check-in).
What are the parking options and cost at MetLife Stadium?
Conditional. The stadium's official parking page wasn't fetchable at the URL tried — secondary sources describe Gold (outer lots, more affordable) and Platinum (closer-in, premium) permit tiers ranging roughly $30-160 depending on the game and lot, plus an off-site lot at 20 Murray Hill Parkway for $65. Sourced to secondary parking-guide aggregators, not a first-party fetch — re-verify against the official site (metlifestadium.com) when it becomes fetchable. Reported per-game examples: around $56 for a Giants game, around $75 for a Jets game. Fee: $30-160 by tier/game (per secondary sources, unconfirmed officially); $65 off-site (20 Murray Hill Parkway).
What is the water bottle policy at MetLife Stadium?
Conditional. Factory-sealed water/soft drink bottles or cans of 20 oz. or less are allowed, and empty reusable water bottles may also be brought in. Max quantity: 20 oz. or less per sealed container. Exceptions: Reusable bottles must be empty at entry.
What is the outside food policy at MetLife Stadium?
Conditional. Outside food is allowed only if carried in a clear plastic bag. Exceptions: Does not apply to suite guests, who have separate catering.
Can I bring medical supplies or equipment into MetLife Stadium?
Allowed. Medically necessary items are exempt from the standard bag/container restrictions after inspection at a designated gate.
Can you bring your own alcohol (BYOB) into MetLife Stadium?
Not Allowed. Outside alcohol is not permitted; alcohol must be purchased inside, limited to two drinks per purchase, with ID checks. Guests under 40 must show valid ID. Alcohol sales stop at the start of the third quarter for football games. Max quantity: 2 alcoholic beverages per purchase.
Are coolers allowed at MetLife Stadium?
Not Allowed. Coolers, ice chests, thermoses, and glass bottles of any kind are prohibited.
Are strollers and wagons allowed at MetLife Stadium?
Not Allowed. Strollers are not permitted inside the stadium; they must be left in vehicles or checked at the bag check facility. Fee: $5 (non-NFL events, for check-in).
Can I bring a breast pump or nursing supplies into MetLife Stadium?
Allowed. A dedicated nursing station is available near section 143/142 on the plaza level, plus Mamava nursing pods accessible via a code from Guest Services.
Are wheelchairs and ECVs allowed at MetLife Stadium?
Allowed. Wheelchairs and mobility devices are welcomed, with accessible seating on all levels and Accessibility Assistants to help guests reach their seats.
What is the camera policy at MetLife Stadium, and what equipment is allowed?
Conditional. Still cameras with a lens 6 inches or shorter are allowed (out of a case); tripods, monopods, selfie sticks, GoPros, and longer lenses are prohibited, and video recording of the event is not allowed. Max size: Lens 6" or less.
Are drones allowed at MetLife Stadium?
Not Allowed. Drones, model aircraft, kites, and other remote-controlled or tethered flying objects are banned anywhere on the Sports Complex property, including tailgating lots.
Are umbrellas allowed at MetLife Stadium?
Not Allowed. Umbrellas are not allowed inside the stadium.
Are noisemakers, flags, or banners allowed at MetLife Stadium?
Conditional. Noisemakers and banners/signs of any size are prohibited, except small officially-recognized national flags at international soccer matches. Max size: 3'x5' flags, soccer events only, no poles. Exceptions: International soccer matches allow small national flags.
Are chairs and blankets allowed at MetLife Stadium?
Conditional. Seat cushions are prohibited except for medical needs; hand-carried blankets and jackets are allowed after being searched. Exceptions: Medical-need seat cushions permitted.
What is the weapons policy at MetLife Stadium?
Not Allowed. Weapons, including firearms and knives, and any item that could be used as a projectile or is deemed dangerous, are prohibited.
Is smoking or vaping allowed at MetLife Stadium, and is there a designated area?
Conditional. MetLife Stadium is smoke-free under New Jersey law, but smoking and vaping are permitted in a designated fence-line area on the Plaza Level. Exceptions: Designated Plaza Level fence-line smoking area.
Are pets or service animals allowed at MetLife Stadium?
Conditional. Animals are not permitted except for trained service animals. Exceptions: Trained service animals allowed.
Does MetLife Stadium allow re-entry?
Conditional. No re-entry for most events, including Giants games; for Jets games, guests may re-enter up to one hour before kickoff. Exceptions: Jets games allow re-entry within 1 hour of kickoff.
Is Jets stadium the same place as MetLife Stadium?
Yes — Jets stadium is a former or alternate name for MetLife Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is Giants stadium the same place as MetLife Stadium?
Yes — Giants stadium is a former or alternate name for MetLife Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is MetLife the same place as MetLife Stadium?
Yes — MetLife is a former or alternate name for MetLife Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.