What is the bag policy at MetLife Stadium?
Guests may carry one clear bag (plastic, vinyl, or PVC) up to 12" x 6" x 12", or one small non-clear clutch/purse up to 4.5" x 6.5", per person. Backpacks and other non-compliant bags are prohibited.
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Bag policy
Guests may carry one clear bag (plastic, vinyl, or PVC) up to 12" x 6" x 12", or one small non-clear clutch/purse up to 4.5" x 6.5", per person. Backpacks and other non-compliant bags are prohibited.
Entrances
Named public entrances include the MetLife, Verizon, Moody’s, HCLTech, and AMEX gates; guests should use the gate listed on their ticket. For most events, including NFL games, stadium gates open about two hours before start time—confirm on the event page or Know Before You Go. All guests are screened before entry. MetLife Stadium has a no re-entry policy for most events (Jets games allow re-entry only until about one hour before kickoff unless otherwise stated). Public escalators are at the AMEX, HCLTech, Verizon, MetLife, and Moody’s entrances.
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Guests may carry one clear bag (plastic, vinyl, or PVC) up to 12" x 6" x 12", or one small non-clear clutch/purse up to 4.5" x 6.5", per person. Backpacks and other non-compliant bags are prohibited.
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Wheelchair, low-mobility, and companion seating are available on all levels via Ticketmaster (or Guest Services at 201-559-1515). Accessibility Assistants can provide wheelchair transport from the gates to seats on request. Elevators for guests with disabilities are at the HCLTech, Verizon, and Moody’s corners plus the east and west premium entrances. All public restrooms are accessible; single-user restrooms are on every level. Assistive listening runs through the ListenWIFI app; Guest Services booths can help with listening, captioning links, and re-seating. The stadium is KultureCity sensory inclusive, with sensory pods and sensory bags at Guest Services booths. Service animals (and service animals in training) are permitted; emotional support animals are not.
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Policies can change by event. Venue signs, staff, and official event notices are the source of truth at the door.
Getting there
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One MetLife Stadium Drive, East Rutherford, NJ, 07073
NJ TRANSIT Meadowlands Rail Service runs for events expected to draw more than about 50,000 fans, connecting through Secaucus Junction to a station at the stadium (about a 10-minute ride); exit via the MetLife or Verizon gates to reach the train after the event. Coach USA’s 351 Meadowlands Express bus runs from Port Authority Bus Terminal for NFL games and other large events, with drop-off/pick-up in Lot K near the Quest Diagnostics Performance Center (exit MetLife Gate). Guests can also park-and-ride at Secaucus Junction when rail is operating for the event. Local NJ TRANSIT bus Route 703 serves the area but does not enter the Sports Complex starting two hours before major events.
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Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
Delaware North Sportservice operates concessions and bars throughout the stadium, including gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, halal, and kosher options at designated stands. Concepts span hot dogs, burgers, pizza, pasta, chicken, cheesesteaks, tacos, wings, and grab-and-go locations across plaza, 100, 200, and 300 levels (menus and stands can change). The stadium is cashless; reverse ATMs convert cash to prepaid debit cards. Outside alcohol may not be brought in; alcohol sales in general seating typically end at the start of the third quarter for football (other events set their own cutoffs).
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Restrooms are throughout the facility and are accessible for guests of all abilities. Guests may use the restroom matching their gender identity; single-user restrooms are also available for privacy or medical needs on plaza, 100, 200, and 300 concourses and on suite/club levels (locations listed in the A-Z Guide). Baby-changing stations are in select restrooms; family restroom locations are on the interactive concourse map.
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Fixed and portable retail locations operate throughout the stadium during events, including near MetLife West Hall, East Hall, and many section areas, plus outside the MetLife, Verizon, and Moody’s gates. The Flagship Team Store is available during NFL games (a game ticket is required to enter). Inventory and locations can vary by event.
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