Pre-Game Party & Post-Game Fun: Top Spots to Hit Near Metlife Stadium

MetLife Stadium has been the Jets and Giants stadium since 2010, when it replaced Giants Stadium, the former home of both NFL teams.

The open-air, multi-use stadium is located in the meadowlands of East Rutherford, New Jersey. MetLife Stadium has a capacity of 82,500, features vibrant murals on its interior walls and is just one of two stadiums in the NFL to have two separate teams claim it as home field. The stadium features is also slated to host the final of the FIFA World Cup in 2026.

In addition to professional athletic events, MetLife Stadium is a go-to stop for big-budget concert tours, including Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and Reputation Stadium Tour, Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour, Ed Sheeran’s Mathematics Tour, The Rolling Stones’ Hackney Diamonds Tour and more.

Before or after a Jets or Giants game — or any other event hosted at MetLife Stadium — there’s always plenty to eat, drink and do, as by train it takes less than an hour to get to New York City from the stadium. Below, explore Ticketmaster’s handy guide for recommendations about where to eat, stay and experience live entertainment in the New York metro area.

Where to Eat & Drink Before an Event at MetLife Stadium

Need something to eat ahead of the big game? There are a practically limitless number of dining and drink options around New York City before heading to the stadium to cheer on the Jets or Giants. (And don’t forget to grab MetLife Stadium tickets for every home game of the season via Ticketmaster!)

Margaritaville – Times Square

560 7th Ave, New York, NY 10018

Ci Siamo

440 W 33rd St Suite #100, New York, NY 10001

Carmine’s

200 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036

Where to Go After an Event at MetLife Stadium

Headed back to the city after the final whistle of a Jets or Giants game? New York City’s bustling nightlife never sleeps, with live music, restaurants, nightclubs, bars and late night bites all calling your name. Below, dive into places to go after a game or other event at MetLife Stadium.

Irving Plaza Powered By Verizon 5G

17 Irving Pl, New York, NY 10003

A historic ballroom-style concert hall right off of Union Square, Irving Plaza was owned by the Polish Army Veterans of America before being converted into a space meant for live music in 1978. Through the end of that decade, bands like the B-52s, Talking Heads and the Ramones had all played Irving Plaza. Reopening in 2021 after a lengthy renovation, the venue now holds a capacity of 1,200 and has recently welcomed the likes of Shaboozy, Maggie Rogers, Justin Timberlake and Green Day.

Get tickets to upcoming shows at Irving Plaza Powered By Verizon 5G here.

Gramercy Theatre

125 E 23rd St, New York, NY 10010

As its name suggests, Gramercy Theatre is located in New York City’s Gramercy Park neighborhood. The intimate concert hall was built in 1937 and has been a dollar theater, an Off-Broadway theater and a temporary film-house for the Museum of Modern Art throughout its history. With a mix of general admission standing room near the stage and a small tier of stadium seating toward the back, the Gramercy Theatre boasts a schedule of diverse talent on its stage, with Hunter Hayes, The Rocket Summer,

Get tickets to upcoming shows at Gramercy Theatre here.

Bowery Ballroom

6 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002 

The beating heart of The Bowery neighborhood in Lower Manhattan, Bowery Ballroom has been one of the most iconic music venues in New York City since its opening in the late 1990s. With a capacity of just 575, Bowery Ballroom has been the site of unforgettable, intimate shows over the years by everyone from Lady Gaga and Amy Winehouse to Frank Ocean, Metallica, Coldplay and more. Patti Smith performed an annual New Year’s Eve show at the venue for 14 years, and it’s also the namesake of Joan Baez’s 2005 album Bowery Songs.

Get tickets to upcoming shows at Bowery Ballroom here.

Terminal 5

610 W 56th St, New York, NY 

Terminal 5 is a bit further uptown than many of New York’s popular live music venues, located in Hell’s Kitchen near the West Side Highway. The three-story, standing room only space fits 3,000 fans for high-energy shows by Tori Kelly, Ice Spice, Method Man and Redman, S Club, Teddy Swims, Flo Milli and more.

Get tickets to upcoming shows at Terminal 5 here.

Hotels Near MetLife Stadium

• Hampton Inn Carlstadt-At The Meadowlands, 304 Paterson Plank Rd, Carlstadt, NJ 07072
• Hilton Meadowlands, Two Meadowlands Plaza, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
• Renaissance New York Midtown, 218 W 35th St, New York, NY 10001
• Moxy NYC Times Square, 485 7th Ave, New York, NY 10018
• Courtyard New York Manhattan/Times Square, 114 W 40th St, New York, NY 10018
• The Gregorian Hotel, 42 W 35th St, New York, NY 10001
• Hilton New York Fashion District, 152 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001
• The Chelsean New York Hotel, 160 W 25th St, New York, NY 10001