About MetLife Stadium
MetLife Stadium is an NFL stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. It opened in 2010. It seats 82,500. Its current tenants are New York Giants (NFL) and New York Jets (NFL). By capacity it ranks 1st of 30 current NFL venues, counting only venues with a known capacity. It has also been known as New Meadowlands Stadium (2010).
Venue Information
Location
Location derived from the venue's coordinates using OpenStreetMap data.
Elevation of the venue's coordinates from USGS and NASA SRTM elevation data, via Open Topo Data.
Teams
| Team | League | Years |
|---|---|---|
|
New York Giants
NFL · 2010–present
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NFL | 2010–present |
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New York Jets
NFL · 2010–present
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NFL | 2010–present |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of MetLife Stadium?
The capacity of MetLife Stadium is 82,500.
When was MetLife Stadium built?
MetLife Stadium opened in 2010.
Who plays at MetLife Stadium?
MetLife Stadium is the home venue of New York Giants, New York Jets.
Where did the New York Giants play before MetLife Stadium?
Before moving to MetLife Stadium in 2010, the New York Giants played at Giants Stadium from 1976 to 2009.
Where did the New York Jets play before MetLife Stadium?
Before moving to MetLife Stadium in 2010, the New York Jets played at Giants Stadium from 1984 to 2009.
Historical Names
MetLife Stadium
2011 - Present
CurrentNew Meadowlands Stadium
2010 - 2010
Location
Nearby Venues
| Venue | Years | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Giants Stadium | 1976–2010 | Same site |
| Meadowlands Arena | 1981–2015 | 0.4 mi |
| Madison Square Garden | 1925–1968 | 5.8 mi |
| Madison Square Garden | 1968– | 6.1 mi |
| City Field | 1925–2009 | 6.5 mi |
| Polo Grounds I | 1880–1888 | 6.6 mi |
Straight-line distance between the venues' coordinates.
References
Teams on Wikipedia
Capacity and dates on this page are compiled from Wikipedia and Wikidata alongside our own research.