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MetLife Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States, 5 mi (8 km) west of New York City. It opened in 2010, replacing , and serves as the home for the New York Giants and New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). It is also scheduled to host the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. At an approximate cost of $1.6 billion, it was the most expensive stadium built in the United States at the time of its completion.

MetLife Stadium hosted Super Bowl XLVIII and multiple matches during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, including the final, during which it was called the New York/New Jersey Stadium due to sponsorship regulations. It is the largest stadium in New Jersey with a capacity of over 82,000, along with being the largest venue in the NFL.

MetLife Stadium is one of two NFL stadiums shared by two teams; the other is in Inglewood, California, home to the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers. Additionally, MetLife Stadium is the fifth building in the New York metropolitan area to be home to multiple teams from the same sports league, after the , which was home to the baseball Giants and Yankees from 1913 to 1922; the third Madison Square Garden, which hosted the NHL's Rangers and Americans from 1926 to 1942; , which housed both the Mets and Yankees during the 1974 and 1975 seasons and both the Jets and Giants in 1975; and Giants Stadium, which hosted both the Giants and Jets from 1984 to 2009.


History
As approached 30 years of age, it was becoming one of the older stadiums in the NFL. The Jets, who had been the tenants to the Giants, were looking to have a proposed West Side Stadium built in . Originally intended to be the 85,000-seat main stadium for New York's bid for the 2012 Summer Olympics, it was designed to be downsized to 75,000 seats for the Jets. However, it would have required significant public funding; progress on the project was halted in 2005 due to opposition from a number of sources, including , who owned the nearby Madison Square Garden at the time. The Giants then entered into a joint venture with the Jets to build a new stadium in which the two New York teams would be equal partners.


Design and planning
The architects were tasked with designing a neutral stadium that would still embody the distinct personalities of both franchises. The Giants favored a traditional look of exposed and rusticated stone while the Jets wanted a sleek and modern look highlighted by metal and glass. With those features in mind the designers used the column/tower dynamic seen in many of Manhattan's as inspiration for the stadium's design.

The base of the stadium's facade is clad in -like stonework while the rest of the stadium is distinguished by an outer skin of and glass and by interior lighting capable of switching colors, depending on which team is currently playing–blue for the Giants and green for the Jets. This idea originated at the in , Germany; which was previously shared between the city's two major soccer clubs, Bayern Munich and 1860 Munich. Unlike Giants Stadium, MetLife Stadium can easily be reconfigured for the Giants or Jets within a matter of hours. The louvers' total linear length is exactly 50,000 meters (50 kilometers) or 163,681 feet (31.1 miles).

Front row 50 yard line seats are away from the , which is the shortest distance of all NFL stadiums. To change the field decorations, two 4-person crews take approximately 18 hours using forklifts and other machinery to remove the 40 sections of UBU Speed Series which make up the teams' respective . Replaceable team logos at midfield were removed in August 2010, after tore his anterior cruciate ligament at a practice at the stadium during training camp. For the next decade, the NFL's logo was painted at midfield, instead of the logo of one of the teams, also shortening the transition time. However, in 2023, the Giants announced they would paint their team logo at midfield during their home games, with the Jets likewise doing the same approach. The paint is formulated to be easily dissolved by water to ensure it can be quickly removed, and as such it is not expected to be used when precipitation is expected. If the two teams are playing each other, the designated home team will have its configuration around the stadium. During their annual preseason matchups, both the Giants and the Jets will have an end zone with their team logo. Additionally in 2023, the stadium installed a new artificial surface called the Core System, the first multilayer dual-polymer monofilament fiber surface. The new surface also contains heavyweight infill. Overall, the system should be more durable and lower incidences of player injury.

Unlike a number of other new NFL venues, MetLife Stadium does not have a roof, as proposals to include a roof failed, over a dispute for funding. Thus, indoor events such as the cannot be held at the facility, which runs counter to the original aims for a new arena in northern New Jersey.

Ten giant HD-ready light emitting diode (LED) pylons, located at the north, south, east, and west entrances, display videos of the team currently in-house. The pylons measure approximately high by wide. Inside, are four by HD video displays, and hang from each corner of the upper deck. The new stadium seating bowl is laid out similar to that of Giants Stadium and has seating for 82,500 people, including 10,005 club seats and approximately 218 , making it the largest NFL stadium in terms of total seating. The seating bowl is also raked in a way that eliminates overhangs from the upper decks that would impede views and allows fans to see the full arc of a punt.

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MetLife Stadium includes a total of four locker rooms: one each for the Giants and Jets, as well as two for visiting teams. The home teams have locker rooms on opposite ends of the stadium with a visitors' locker room adjacent to it. On most game days the visitors use the locker room at the end opposite that of the home team while the unused visitors' locker room is used for spillover by the home team. For games in which neither the Giants or Jets are playing, each team uses one of the visitor's locker rooms. When the Giants and Jets play each other, each team uses its own locker room plus the adjacent visitor's room for spillover.

In 2012, partnered with to design and install a "Solar Ring" on the upper rim of MetLife Stadium. The Solar Ring consists of 1,350 building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) assembled into 47 individual frames. The BIPV panels are illuminated with LED lighting and programmed to display the signature blue and green colors of the Giants and the Jets along with other hues for events such as concerts, soccer matches, and college sports. The panels generate about 350 KW, nearly 25 times the amount of electricity that's actually needed to power the LED display system. The excess power generated can go into the general stadium use or back to the grid.

In January 2024, renovations began on the lower bowl of MetLife Stadium to enlarge the playing field to meet necessary FIFA requirements to host the eight games, including the final, of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. To limit disruption of regular stadium usage, the project is being done in two phases. Phase I was completed in May 2024 and Phase II will commence in January 2025 and be completed in May 2025.

To expand the field's dimensions for the tournament and maintain the current NFL seating capacity and layout, four corners of the existing precast concrete seating bowl will be demolished and replaced with a new modular steel composite seating system that includes related mechanical, electrical, audio visual and plumbing adjustments. Additionally, 1,740 permanent seats will be replaced with the new seating system.


Technical agreements

Lease terms
The two teams formed the New Meadowlands Stadium Company, LLC, a 50/50 joint venture, to build and operate the stadium. The two teams leased the parcel of land on which the stadium stands from the NJSEA for a 25-year term, with options to extend it which could eventually reach 97 years. After the 15th year of the lease, and every five years, hence; one of the two teams may opt out of the lease after giving the state 12 months notice. The first such opportunity to opt out will occur in 2025 with a notice date of 2024. There will then be an opportunity to opt out in 2030, 2035, 2040, etc. However, if one team leaves for a new stadium, the other team would have to remain for the remainder of the lease. However, the high cost of building and relocating to a stadium makes it very unlikely. The teams also get parking revenue from the Meadowlands' western parking lots year round, even when there are no events at the stadium (this would occur when other parts of the Meadowlands host events).


Naming rights
, a financial services and insurance company based in , Germany, expressed interest in purchasing naming rights to the stadium. The proposal was for a period of up to 30 years, and was estimated to be valued at between $20 million and US$30 million. Allianz sponsors the venue that inspired the color-change technology for MetLife Stadium: Allianz Arena in Munich.

Allianz's proposal drew protests from New York's community (the largest outside of Israel) and the Anti-Defamation League, due to Allianz previous close ties to the government of during World War II. Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum, secretary general of the North American Board of Rabbis, noted however that while the survivors' sensibilities were understandable, a naming deal is legitimate, noting "I have found Allianz to be receptive, to be sensitive and a friend of the Jewish people today." No agreement was reached and talks between Allianz and the teams ended on September 12, 2008.

On June 27, 2011, it was reported that New York City-based insurance company entered discussions to purchase naming rights to the stadium. The new name, MetLife Stadium, became official when all parties signed a 25-year deal on August 23.


EPA agreement
In June 2009, the New Meadowlands Stadium Corporation and the EPA signed a memorandum of understanding that outlines plans to incorporate environmentally-friendly materials and practices into the construction and operation of MetLife Stadium. The agreement includes strategies to reduce air pollution, conserve water, and energy, improve waste management, and reduce the environmental impact of construction. The goal of the agreement is to save the emission of nearly 1.68 million metric tons of during the stadium's construction and its first year of operation. Under this agreement, the stadium construction must use around 40,000 tons of recycled steel, recycle 20,000 tons of steel from Giants Stadium, install seating made from recycled plastic and , and reduce air pollution from construction vehicles by using cleaner diesel fuel, diesel engine filters, and minimizing times. Other goals of this agreement include providing mass transit options for fans and replacing traditional concession plates, cups and carries with compostable alternatives. The New Meadowlands Stadium Corporation is to report the progress on its goals to EPA every six months. Based on the reports, the EPA has stated it will quantify the benefits of the venue's environmental efforts.


Accessibility and transportation
MetLife Stadium is accessible by car via Exit 16W on the western spur of the New Jersey Turnpike (I-95) and is also located adjacent to NJ Route 3 and NJ Route 120.

provides the 351 Meadowlands Express Bus service between MetLife Stadium and the Port Authority Bus Terminal. New Jersey Transit provides the 353 Bus service for select events between MetLife Stadium and Secaucus Junction.

The Meadowlands Rail Line operates on event days between Meadowlands station and via Secaucus Junction, where there is connecting service to Pennsylvania Station (New York City), Pennsylvania Station (Newark), and other New Jersey Transit rail operations. The line opened to the public on July 26, 2009.

MetLife Stadium enforces a clear bag policy, allowing only transparent bags no larger than 12”x6”x12” and small clutches of 4.5”x6.5”, with exceptions for medically necessary items after inspection.


Awards and recognition
In 2009, MetLife Stadium was named the "Greenest Stadium" in the NFL by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

In July 2017, MetLife Stadium was named "Venue of the Year" by the Stadium Business Summit. The award is awarded to the world's best stadium, arena or sports venue, that deserves recognition for an outstanding performance over a 12-month period.


Notable events

Firsts and notable moments
  • The first event at the stadium was the Big City Classic lacrosse event, held on April 10, 2010.
  • September 12, 2010: The Giants hosted the first NFL regular season game in the stadium's history against the Carolina Panthers, winning 31–18.
  • September 13, 2010: The Jets played their first game at the stadium, against the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football, losing 10–9.
  • November 14, 2010: The stadium encountered two power outages during a game between the Giants and the Dallas Cowboys. The game was delayed about twenty-five minutes.
  • December 19, 2010: The Philadelphia Eagles staged a comeback against the Giants in what has become known as the Miracle at the New Meadowlands, coming back from being down 31–10 with about eight minutes to go in the fourth quarter to win 38–31, capped off by 's game winning punt return as time expired.
  • September 11, 2011: On the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, a ceremony was held prior to the game between the Jets and the Dallas Cowboys honoring the victims of the attacks. The Jets defeated the Cowboys 27–24.
  • December 24, 2011: The visiting Giants defeated the hosting Jets 29–14 in what was the biggest regular season match-up between the two New York teams in recent years, due to postseason implications for both sides. Victor Cruz blew open a tight game with a 99-yard touchdown reception. The victory helped propel the Giants into the playoffs while contributing significantly to eliminating the Jets from a postseason appearance.
  • January 8, 2012: MetLife Stadium hosted its first NFL playoff game, with the Giants defeating the 24–2 in an , en route to their Super Bowl XLVI championship.
  • November 23, 2014: During a 31–28 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football, Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. snagged a 43-yard one-handed touchdown catch from early in the second quarter. The catch, which was completed with only three fingers while Beckham was being interfered with, has been hailed by Cris Collinsworth, , Victor Cruz, and as the best catch of all time.
  • February 9, 2020: The New York Guardians of the XFL played their first game at MetLife Stadium against the Tampa Bay Vipers, winning 23−3 in front of 17,634 fans.


Super Bowl XLVIII
On May 25, 2010, it was announced that Super Bowl XLVIII was awarded to the stadium, the first time a would be played in the New York metropolitan area, and the first time that a non-domed stadium in a cold-weather city would host it. Normally, Super Bowls must be held in indoor climate-controlled stadiums if they are held in a city with an average temperature lower than . However, NFL commissioner waived this requirement and allowed MetLife Stadium on the ballot because of a "unique, once-only circumstance based on the opportunity to celebrate the new stadium and the great heritage and history of the NFL in the New York region." The game was played on February 2, 2014. The temperature at kickoff was , making it only the third-coldest Super Bowl on record. The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Denver Broncos 43–8 for their first Super Bowl victory.


Professional wrestling
MetLife Stadium has twice hosted —the flagship event of the professional wrestling promotion . WrestleMania 29 was held at MetLife Stadium on April 7, 2013. With 80,676 spectators, it was the third most-attended event in WWE history, and the highest-grossing event in WWE history at $12.3 million. Six years later, MetLife Stadium hosted WrestleMania 35 on April 7, 2019, overtaking WrestleMania 29 with an attendance of 82,265, and $16.9 million in revenue. Six years later after WrestleMania 35, MetLife Stadium also hosted the first ever two-night SummerSlam, on August 2–3, 2025.


Soccer
MetLife Stadium is also designed for soccer. To prepare for a match, the stadium uses retractable seating in the field level corners to fit a -sanctioned soccer field. Along with being noted for providing exceptional sight-lines, this has allowed the stadium to host several major international matches.

The first international exhibition match was between Mexico and Ecuador on May 7, 2010, in front of 77,507 fans. The stadium hosted another international exhibition soccer match between the United States and Brazil on August 10, 2010. Brazil won 2–0 in front of a near-sellout crowd of 77,223; the game was played on a temporary grass field.

On March 26, 2011, the stadium hosted an international friendly, between the United States and Argentina, which ended in a 1–1 draw and was played in front of a sellout crowd of 78,926.

On June 18, 2011, the stadium hosted two quarter-final matches of the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Costa Rica played Honduras to a 1–1 draw with Honduras winning on penalties 4–2 in the first match. The second match featured Mexico against Guatemala with Mexico winning 2–1.

On June 9, 2012, Argentina and Brazil played a friendly match, with Argentina winning in a thrilling 4–3 match featuring a . Another exhibition match in preparation for 2014 FIFA World Cup was played on November 14, 2012, between Colombia and Brazil, with Brazil acting as the local team despite a higher affluence of Colombian fans.

On August 4, 2013, the stadium hosted two second round matches of the 2013 International Champions Cup. The first match saw defeat 4–0 and the second match saw Chelsea defeat 2–0.

On November 15, 2013, Argentina and Ecuador played an international friendly to a 0–0 draw.

On June 10, 2014, the stadium hosted an international friendly before the 2014 FIFA World Cup between the Republic of Ireland and Portugal with Portugal beating Ireland 5–1.

On September 9, 2014, the stadium hosted an international friendly between Brazil and Ecuador with Brazil victorious 1–0.

On March 31, 2015, the stadium hosted an international friendly rematch of Argentina and Ecuador with Argentina prevailing 2–1 in front of 48,000 fans.

On July 19, 2015, the stadium hosted hosted two quarter-final matches of the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Trinidad and Tobago played Panama to a 1–1 draw with Panama winning on penalties 6–5. The second match saw Mexico defeat Costa Rica 1–0.

On August 3, 2016, MetLife Stadium hosted a 2016 International Champions Cup match between Real Madrid and FC Bayern Munich; Real Madrid won the match 1–0.

On July 22, 2017, a match of the 2017 International Champions Cup was played between and . Barcelona won the match 2–1 in front of 82,104 fans.

MetLife Stadium hosted two matches as part of the 2018 International Champions Cup. The first match on July 25, 2018, between Manchester City F.C. and Liverpool F.C., with it ending 2–1 in favor of Liverpool, and the second match on August 7, 2018, between Real Madrid and , also ending in a 2–1 victory for Real Madrid.

On September 7, 2018, the stadium hosted the United States and Brazil in an international friendly match as part of U.S. Soccer's "Kickoff Series", which Brazil won by a score of 2–0 with goals from and . On September 11, the stadium hosted an international friendly between Colombia and Argentina.

On July 29, 2019, during the 2019 International Champions Cup, the stadium hosted the first held outside of Europe between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid, which Atlético won 7–3. On September 6, MetLife Stadium hosted the 70th all time meeting of the United States and Mexico with Mexico winning 3–0 in front of a crowd of 47,960.

On July 23, 2023, the stadium hosted an international friendly between clubs Manchester United and Arsenal in front of a stadium soccer record crowd of 82,262 with United winning 2–0.

On August 3, 2024, MetLife Stadium hosted a preseason match of El Clásico between Barcelona and Real Madrid with Barcelona winning 2–1 in front of 82,154 fans.

MetLife Stadium was one of 12 venues that hosted the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, including the final won by Chelsea.


2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup
June 18, 201116:00 1–1
Quarterfinals78,807
20:002–1


2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup
July 19, 201516:30 1–1
Quarterfinals74,187
19:301–0


Copa América Centenario
The stadium hosted the final of the Copa América Centenario—a special U.S.-hosted edition of the Copa América tournament co-organized by , marking the centennial of South America's soccer federation . After a 0–0 draw after extra time, Chile beat Argentina 4–2 on penalties to win the tournament.
June 26, 201620:00 0–0
Final82,026


2024 Copa América
The stadium hosted three matches during the 2024 Copa América: two in the group stage and a semi-final match.
June 25, 202421:00 0–1Group A81,106
June 27, 202421:005–0 Group C48,033
July 9, 202420:002–0 Semi-finals80,102


2025 FIFA Club World Cup
The stadium hosted nine matches during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, including the final.
June 15, 202518:000–0Group A46,275
June 17, 202512:000–0Borussia DortmundGroup F34,736
June 19, 202512:002–0Al AhlyGroup A35,179
June 21, 202515:004–2Ulsan HDGroup F29,321
June 23, 202521:004–4Al AhlyGroup A39,893
July 5, 202516:00Real Madrid3–2Borussia DortmundQuarter-finals76,611
July 8, 202515:000–2ChelseaSemi-finals70,556
July 9, 202515:00Paris Saint-Germain4–0Real MadridSemi-finals77,542
July 13, 202515:00Chelsea3–0Paris Saint-GermainFinal81,118


2026 FIFA World Cup
MetLife Stadium is one of 16 venues, as well as one of the eleven American venues which will host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As per FIFA requirements, the stadium will have a grass field installed for the World Cup matches. During the event, the stadium will be temporarily be known as "New York New Jersey Stadium" in accordance with FIFA's policy on corporate sponsored names. In February 2024, the stadium was announced as the host of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. "Mayor Adams and Governor Murphy Celebrate New York New Jersey Selection as Host for Biggest Sporting Event in World History: FIFA World Cup 26 Final", Mayor of New York City , February 4, 2024. Accessed February 14, 2024. "New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy celebrated today’s announcement that the Host Region of New York New Jersey (NYNJ) was awarded the rights to host the FIFA World Cup 26™ Final and seven other matches throughout the tournament at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) in East Rutherford, New Jersey.... Consistent with stadiums in other Host Cities, MetLife Stadium will adopt a new venue name for FIFA World Cup 26, New York New Jersey Stadium." In addition, the stadium will host five group stage matches, one Round of 32 match, and one Round of 16 match.

June 13, 202618:00 Group C
June 16, 202615:00 Group I
June 22, 202620:00 Group I
June 25, 202616:00 Group E
June 27, 202617:00 Group L
June 30, 202617:00Winner Group I3rd Group C/D/F/G/HRound of 32
July 5, 202616:00Winner Match 76Winner Match 78Round of 16
July 19, 202615:00Winner Match 101Winner Match 102Final


College football
On October 16, 2010, Rutgers hosted Army in the first college football game to be played in the new stadium, with the Scarlet Knights defeating the Black Knights in overtime, 23–20. During the game's second half, Rutgers player was injured on a special teams play, defending a Rutgers kickoff, and paralyzed from the neck down.

Syracuse University has hosted selected home games at MetLife Stadium in lieu of the . The first of these games, branded as New York's College Classic, was played in 2012 against the visiting USC Trojans, who won 42–29. In 2013, the team opened its season against its rival Penn State at the stadium, losing 23–17. In 2014, the team hosted the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at MetLife Stadium, losing 31–15. A rematch was held in 2016, once again losing to the Fighting Irish 50–33.

On November 16, 2019, MetLife Stadium hosted the 61st rivalry game between the NCAA Division III Cortland Red Dragons and Ithaca Bombers. With an attendance of 45,161, it set a record for the most-attended football game in Division III history. The game was held at MetLife Stadium as part of season-long commemorations of the 150th anniversary of college football.

On December 11, 2021, MetLife Stadium hosted the 122nd Army–Navy Game. This was the first time the historic matchup was held at MetLife and the fifth time it was held in East Rutherford. Previous matchups were held at Giants Stadium in 1989, 1993, 1997, and 2002. Navy defeated Army 17–13.


Outdoor ice hockey
On June 3, 2023, the National Hockey League announced that MetLife Stadium would host two outdoor games as part of the 2024 NHL Stadium Series. The New Jersey Devils hosted the Philadelphia Flyers on February 17, 2024. Devils captain scored the first NHL goal in MetLife Stadium history on a breakaway 32 seconds into the first period of the game, ultimately scoring two goals on the night en route to the Devils victory over the Flyers by a final score of 6–3 before a crowd of 70,328 fans. The following day, the New York Rangers defeated the New York Islanders 6–5 in overtime following a 3-goal comeback from a 3–5 deficit in front of 79,690 fans in attendance, which was the third largest attendance in NHL history. Rangers forward was awarded the game-winning goal 10 seconds into overtime as the net came off its moorings by Islanders defenseman . After video review, it was confirmed that the puck would've crossed the goal line had the net stayed in place. This was the first time MetLife Stadium had ever hosted NHL hockey, the first time outdoor NHL hockey had ever been played in the state of New Jersey, and the fourth and fifth time outdoor NHL hockey would be played in the New York City/New Jersey area. hosted two games as part of the 2014 NHL Stadium Series, in which the New York Rangers won both games, defeating the New Jersey Devils 7-3 and defeating the New York Islanders 2–1. previously hosted the 2018 NHL Winter Classic as well, with the Rangers defeating the 3–2 in overtime.


Concerts
Bon JoviTrain, , , The Circle Tour(see above)(see above)
rowspan="3"Vini "Mad Dog" Lopez was the special guest at the first show and Gary U.S. Bonds was the special guest at the second and third shows. The third (and final) show was delayed for two hours due to a strong thunderstorm. The show finally got underway around 10:30 pm, prompting fans to sing "Happy Birthday" to Springsteen at midnight to celebrate his 63rd birthday. At the end of the show, Springsteen was presented with a guitar-shaped birthday cake onstage. The concert was released as a live album in June 2019
of Fall Out Boy was the special guest.
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rowspan="2"Both shows were the 6th highest-grossing box office of the year.
; and United States women's national soccer team; , , and were special guests at the first show. ; Gigi Hadid, , Lily Aldridge, Candice Swanepoel, , , and were special guests at the second show.
rowspan="3"The first show lasted 3 hours and 52 minutes, at the time his longest show ever in the United States and the third longest show of his career. The second show lasted 3 hours and 59 minutes surpassing the previous show in which was the special guest. The third and final show lasted 4 hours and 1 minute in which Rickie Lee Jones was the special guest.
This concert was originally scheduled to take place on September 7, 2016, but was rescheduled due to doctor's orders for vocal rest. , Jay-Z and were special guests. Beyoncé also added "6 Inch" to the setlist.
Swift became the first female artist in history to headline and sell out three consecutive shows at the stadium. During the second show, Swift performed "Clean" before the "Long Live" / "New Year's Day" medley. During the third show, Swift performed "So It Goes..." in place of "Dancing with Our Hands Tied".
At the beginning of the first show, the entire stadium was evacuated due to a nearby thunderstorm. The show start time was postponed until 11:30pm with the show ending at 1:30am. During the second show, "Nice" was added to the setlist.
May 18, 2019rowspan="2"Love Yourself World Tour98,574 / 98,574 (100%)$14,050,410BTS became the first Korean act to perform at the stadium.
May 19, 2019
August 1, 2019The Rolling StonesNo Filter Tour104,964 / 104,964 (100%)$25,510,438These concerts were originally scheduled to take place on June 13 and 17, 2019 but were postponed due to Mick Jagger recovering from a heart procedure.
August 5, 2019Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
September 21, 2019 Utopía Concert $9,003,680The first Latin artist ever to perform in this stadium as a headliner
August 5, 2021Guns N' RosesWe're F'N' Back! Tour Originally planned for July 18, 2020 as a stop on the Guns N' Roses 2020 Tour;

Postponed due to pandemic

October 9, 2021Aventura• Tonio Skits

•Radel Ortiz

•Isabel Ortiz

48,327 / 48,327 (100%)$7,339,642The first Latin band ever to perform in this stadium as a headliners. This was also the end of the in the United States. This was also their second time at MetLife. Their first was when they were the closing act for the lead singer 's Utopía Concert back in 2019.
June 4, 2022ColdplayH.E.R.
Music of the Spheres World Tour117,240 / 117,240 (100%)$13,153,892 was the special guest at the first show, performing "Can't Get You Out of My Head" with the band. Bruce Springsteen was the special guest at the second show, performing "Working on a Dream" and "Dancing in the Dark" with the band.
June 5, 2022
June 16, 2022Paul McCartney 51,872 / 51,872 (100%)$13,012,034Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi were the special guests.
June 18, 2022 Enfiestados y Amanecidos Tour
July 16, 2022
Mike Dean
After Hours til Dawn Tour The Weeknd premiered a trailer for his upcoming series, The Idol, at this show right before he went on stage.
July 23, 2022rowspan="2"Farewell Yellow Brick Road
July 24, 2022
July 30, 2022 Una Historia Cantada
August 11, 2022 The Chromatica Ball53,155 / 53,155 (100%)$8,412,348Originally planned for August 19, 2020, before initially being delayed to August 19, 2021; Postponed due to pandemic
August 13, 2022Kenny ChesneyDan + Shay
Old Dominion
Here and Now Tour Originally known as the Chillaxification Tour; Originally planned for August 22, 2020, before initially being delayed to August 13, 2021; Postponed due to pandemic
August 17, 2022Red Hot Chili Peppers
Thundercat
2022 Global Stadium Tour50,944 / 50,944 (100%)$9,475,596
September 6, 2022 Rammstein Stadium Tour Originally planned for September 10, 2020, before initially being delayed to September 10, 2021; Postponed due to pandemic
May 26, 2023
Gayle
The Eras Tour Swift became the first artist in history to headline and sell out three consecutive shows at the stadium twice. Highest three-day attendance in stadium history.
May 27, 2023Phoebe Bridgers
May 28, 2023Phoebe Bridgers
Owenn
June 10, 2023Dylan
Khalid
173,390 / 173,390 (100%)$18,007,052Sheeran broke the attendance record for a concert in this venue with 89,000 fans attending his show on June 11.
June 11, 2023
July 6, 2023 Ready to Be World Tour47,907 (100%)$7,557,127Became the first Korean female act to headline and sell out at MetLife Stadium
July 29, 2023Beyoncé Renaissance World Tour106,056 / 106,056 (100%)$33,082,997Highest-grossing boxscore report in the stadium's history.
July 30, 2023
August 4, 2023
M72 World Tour163,028 / 163,028 (100%)$20,848,071
August 6, 2023Five Finger Death Punch
Ice Nine Kills
August 11, 2023rowspan="2"Born Pink World Tour95,437/ 95,437 (100%)$17,506,005Became the first Korean female act to headline and sell out 2 consecutive shows at MetLife Stadium
August 12, 2023
August 15, 2023Guns N' Roses 2023 Tour
August 30, 2023Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Bandrowspan="3"2023 Tour
September 1, 2023
September 3, 2023
September 7, 2023AgudeloMañana Será Bonito Tour109,793 / 109,793 (100%)$24,373,218The first Latin act to headline and sell out 2 shows at MetLife Stadium.
September 8, 2023Agudelo
Young Miko
May 17, 2024 One Night At A Time World Tour Rescheduled from May 19 and 20, 2023 for health reasons.
May 18, 2024
May 23, 2024The Rolling Stones Hackney Diamonds Tour105,124 / 105,124$29,155,574
May 26, 2024Lawrence
July 19, 2024 Growin’ Up And Gettin’ Old Tour
July 20, 2024
August 17, 2024
Zac Brown Band

Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour
October 3, 2024Pink
KidCutUp
60,432 / 60,432$9,073,294
October 9, 2024

Future

Circus Maximus Tour61,728 / 61,728$8,676,707
May 8, 2025
MustardGrand National Tour107,466 / 107,466$24,759,838
May 9, 2025
May 15, 2025 Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour99,876 / 99,876$13,798,380
May 16, 2025Pitbull
May 22, 2025Beyoncé Cowboy Carter Tour250,085 / 250,085$70,284,615• The most concerts performed by a single artist at MetLife Stadium with 12 shows to date.
• The most shows played on a single concert tour at the stadium, with five shows.
• The highest ticket sales on a single tour run with over 250,085 tickets sold.
• The highest grossing reported concert tour at the stadium ($70,284,615).
May 24, 2025
May 25, 2025
May 28, 2025
May 29, 2025
June 5, 2025The Weeknd
Mike Dean
After Hours til Dawn Tour162,831 / 162,831$29,796,461
June 6, 2025
June 7, 2025
July 18, 2025Kings of Leon The Front BottomsQuittin’ Time Tour Bruce Springsteen appeared as special guest on Night 3 to sing “Atlantic City” with Zach Bryan and Caleb Followell.
July 19, 2025
July 20, 2025
August 8, 2025
Two Icons, One Night
August 9, 2025My Chemical RomanceDeath Cab for Cutie
Thursday
Long Live The Black Parade
August 10, 2025The All-American Rejects
55,179 / 55,179$6,813,616Special Guests: , , ,
August 12, 2025
Breezy Bowl XX107,256 / 107,256$15,001,827
August 13, 2025
August 27, 2025System of a Down

Wisp
System Of A Down & Korn with special guest Polyphia System of a Down’s first New Jersey show since 2012 and first New York City show in 20 years. During their songs “Toxicity” and “Sugar” fans lit flares in the mosh pit.
August 28, 2025 Night 2
August 31, 2025OasisCage the ElephantOasis Live '25 Tour
September 1, 2025
August 1, 2026 Arirang World Tour
August 2, 2026
August 21, 2026DJ Pee .Wee
The Romantic Tour
August 22, 2026
August 25, 2026
August 26, 2026
September 4, 2026

Biird
September 5, 2026
September 25, 2026AC/DCThe Pretty RecklessPower Up Tour


Other events
The stadium hosted the 12th , a celebration of the completion of the Talmud through the -year Daf Yomi study program, on August 1, 2012. At 93,000 seats, it was the highest capacity crowd in the stadium's history, due to on-field seating and a ticket sell-out. The was a Department of Homeland Security level two security event, the most critical short of a presidential visit. On January 1, 2020, it hosted the 13th Siyum HaShas. On June 6, 2027, it will host the 14th Siyum HaShas.

The stadium hosts the annual Summer Jam festival sponsored by FM (" Hot 97").

Since 2012, the stadium has been the main site of the two-day electronic music festival Electric Daisy Carnival's stop in the New York Metropolitan Area bringing electronic acts including Armin Van Buuren, , and Tiësto.

has also come to the stadium since 2012.

In 2014, two of the "Keep Seeking First God's Kingdom!" International Conventions of Jehovah's Witnesses were held at the stadium.

On July 14 and 15, 2017, the stadium hosted the 18th International Indian Film Academy Awards, the of , for the first time.

On January 16, 2018, the stadium hosted the inaugural ball for newly elected New Jersey Governor .


NFL attendances
In 2023, the New York Giants and the New York Jets were among the NFL teams with the highest average home attendance. Only the drew a higher average home attendance, with 93,594 in 8 home games, although the average home attendance of the Cowboys was 80,000 without people watching on screens at the party decks. The table shows the average home attendances of the Giants and the Jets at MetLife Stadium.

78,470
78,789
79,307
77,890
76,474
78,009
73,882
71,676
0
0
74,664
78,523
76,940
77,982
77,179
77,562
78,789
78,160
79,001
78,160
78,967
78,160
80,148
76,957
80,495
79,088
79,475
78,986
79,019
78,596


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