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Mexico To Face Wales Ahead Of World Cup Qualifiers On Sunday May 27 at MetLife Stadium
The Mexican National Team will head to the New York region for their third stop of the 2012 U.S. Tour, the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol (FMF), together with Soccer United Marketing (SUM), announced today. Read More
NRG Energy to Bring Solar Power to MetLife Stadium
Custom-built solar ring to power home of New York Giants and New York Jets Read More
Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam® Carves ‘Path Of Destruction’ Thru New York Tri-State With Visit To MetLife Stadium In Summer 2012!
For the first time ever, the Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam® is rolling into MetLife Stadium! Read More
METLIFE STADIUM TO WELCOME KENNY CHESNEY AND TIM MCGRAW IN AUGUST 2012
CHESNEY TO RETURN TO METLIFE STADIUM WITH MCGRAW ON ‘BROTHERS OF THE SUN’ TOUR Read More
Konica Minolta Big City Classic on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at MetLife Stadium
Konica Minolta and Inside Lacrosse Announce Plans for 2012 Events Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore Konica Minolta Big City Classic on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at MetLife Stadium Read More
MetLife Acquires Naming Rights to New Meadowlands Stadium
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – August 23, 2011 – Today the sports and entertainment complex in East Rutherford, N.J., home to the New York Jets and New York Giants and known as New Meadowlands, has a brand new name. MetLife announced the signing of a 25-year agreement with the NFL’s New York Giants and New York Jets to name the venue MetLife Stadium. MetLife and the teams also announced an event where players from both teams will celebrate with fans in Manhattan’s Bryant Park. Read More
New Meadowlands Stadium Store Garners Seven Retail Design Awards
Store developed and operated by Delaware North Companies transforms to become exclusive space on game days for New York Giants or New York Jets Read More
Biggest Ticket Sales For NY/NJ Country Show In 30 Years For Kenny Chesney’s 'Goin' Coastal' Tour
Kenny Chesney’s 'Goin' Coastal' Tour is notching another historic highlight as its August 13 date at New Jersey's New Meadowlands Stadium has sold more tickets than any country concert in the NY/NJ area since 1983. The date, which features Chesney and Zac Brown Band as well as Billy Currington and Uncle Kracker, has sold more than 44,100 tickets as of today and is destined to become the 28th sold out date on Chesney’s 2011 Goin Coastal tour, which has already sold more than 1.1 million tickets and was just ranked by Pollstar as the highest-grossing country tour of 2011. Read More
New Meadowlands Stadium Sets New Industry Precedent for Green Initiatives
Stadium Recognized by Environmental Protection Agency as Leading Venue in Carbon, Energy, Water and Solid Waste Reduction Read More
New Meadowlands Stadium and Syracuse University to Extend Partnership with 20-Year Game Agreement
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – March 10, 2011 – Mark Lamping, President and CEO of New Meadowlands Stadium Corporation, and Dr. Daryl Gross, Syracuse University Director of Athletics, announced today that the New Meadowlands Stadium and Syracuse will extend their current working relationship to include 10 additional Syracuse football games. Read More
2011 GOLD CUP GROUPS AND SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
NEW YORK (Tuesday, March 8, 2011) – The 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup groups and schedule were announced today by CONCACAF. The path to the next FIFA Confederations Cup begins with three back-to-back days of group matches, starting on Sunday, June 5 at Arlington’s Cowboy Stadium. Read More
U.S. To Face Two-Time FIFA World Cup Champion Argentina On March 26 at New Meadowlands Stadium
Argentina Game Marks Ninth Match for U.S. against a Top-Five Team in the Last Four Years. Read More
VENUES, DATES SET FOR 2011 GOLD CUP AS COMPETITION CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY
New Meadowlands Stadium to host Quarterfinals on June 18, 2011. Read More
KENNY CHESNEY ANNOUNCES FIRST EVER NEW YORK-NEW JERSEY AREA STADIUM SHOW, 8/13/11 AT NEW MEADOWLANDS STADIUM STARRING KENNY CHESNEY AND ZAC BROWN BAND
With Special Guests Billy Currington and Uncle Kracker TICKETS ON SALE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11TH AT 10:00 AM Read More
Konica Minolta and Inside Lacrosse Announce Plans for 2011 Events
Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore Konica Minolta Big City Classic on Sunday, April 3, 2011 at the New Meadowlands Stadium Read More
New Meadowlands Stadium Unveils Sophisticated New Technology
Cisco Connected Sports and Verizon Stadium Technology Solutions Transform the Stadium to Provide a Unique and Customized Environment for Each Event Read More
Syracuse and Penn State to Continue Rivalry at New Meadowlands Stadium as Part of Three-Game Series
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – June 30, 2010 - A traditional college football rivalry will resume in 2013 when the Syracuse University Orange and the Penn State Nittany Lions face each other at the New Meadowlands Stadium, home of the New York Jets and New York Giants. Read More
U.S. To Host Five-Time World Cup Champions Brazil on Aug. 10 at New Meadowlands Stadium
Stars from the 2010 FIFA World Cup on Display Before an Anticipated Sell-Out Crowd; Match to be Broadcast Live at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN2 Read More
Owners choose New York/New Jersey to host Super Bowl XLVIII
Check the antifreeze, grab the mittens, make sure the airport's not buried in snow. We're going to the Super Bowl. In New Jersey! In February! Read More
U2 North American Tour Dates Postponed
(LOS ANGELES, CA) May 25, 2010 - As announced earlier today, Live Nation has confirmed that the U2 360° North American Tour will be postponed until 2011. Read More
The Great American Food and Music Fest Makes NY Metro Area Debut at New Meadowlands Stadium
Starring Paula Deen, Tom Colicchio, The Neelys And Duff Goldman. Plus Special Guest: Wine Library's Gary Vaynerchuk With Music Performances by Buckwheat Zydeco, Bob Schneider, American Idol's Melinda Doolittle, Soihadto, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes and More! Read More
Hot 97 Summer Jam: 2010 June 6th at New Meadowlands Stadium
More than 50,000 expected to turn out for the next generation of Hip Hop as HOT 97 Summer Jam breaks in the New Meadowlands Stadium Read More
BON JOVI’S “THE CIRCLE WORLD TOUR” HEATS UP THIS SUMMER WITH FOURTH SHOW ADDED AT NEW MEADOWLANDS STADIUM ON FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2010 * * * WITH VERY SPECIAL GUEST KID ROCK
Tickets On Sale Monday, April 12th at 10AM Read More
Jets Release: Jets Announce 2010 Preseason Opponents
The New York Jets will face the Giants, Panthers, Redskins and Eagles in the 2010 preseason. Read More
Giants Press Release: Giants at Jets in New Meadowlands Stadium to Start '10
Three games in the New Meadowlands Stadium, including a nationally-televised opener, highlight the Giants’ 2010 preseason schedule. Read More
BON JOVI’S “THE CIRCLE WORLD TOUR” ANNOUNCES SPECIAL GUESTS FOR FIRST CONCERTS EVER AT NEW MEADOWLANDS STADIUM
East Rutherford, NJ – March 29, 2010 – As the band is currently rocking and selling out arenas nationwide in the midst of its biggest tour yet, Bon Jovi has announced the addition of three incredible special guests for their series of inaugural concerts at the soon-to-be-opened New Meadowlands Stadium. The three shows in Bon Jovi’s home state are part of “The Circle World Tour,” promoted by AEG Live, and will feature GRAMMY Award-winning rockers Train on Wednesday, May 26th; platinum-selling singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw on Thursday, May 27th; and pop-rock hit-makers OneRepublic on Saturday, May 29th. Read More
New Meadowlands Stadium to Welcome International Soccer and Host Mexico vs. Ecuador Match in May 2010
The soccer ball is rolling in New Meadowlands Stadium, as the future home of the New York Jets and New York Giants today announced it will host the first international sporting event between the Mexican National Team and the Ecuadorian National Team on May 7, 2010, allowing the early road to South Africa and the 2010 World Cup to pass through the New York/New Jersey region. Read More
MEMORIES OF HISTORIC GIANTS STADIUM KEPT ALIVE THROUGH STEINER SPORTS COLLECTIBLES
Fans of the NY Jets and NY Giants can evoke fond recollections of historic Giants Stadium, and will be able to keep those memories alive forever through historic artifacts and memorabilia pieces from Steiner Sports Collectibles (www.steinersports.com), Steiner chairman Brandon Steiner and Mark Lamping, President and CEO of the New Meadowlands Stadium, announced today. Jets “Sack Exchange” hero Mark Gastineau, wide receiver Wayne Chrebet, and running back Bruce Harper, and three Giants Super Bowl champs – All-Pro running backs Ottis Anderson and Joe Morris, and wide receiver Steve Baker, will lead an on-field “Final Glimpse” of the old Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and preview of the artifacts and collectibles on Thursday, January 14, 2010, at 11:00 AM. Read More
New Meadowlands Stadium Selected as Finalist in USA Bid to Host FIFA World Cup
The New Meadowlands Stadium, future home of the New York Giants and New York Jets, received the USA Bid Committee’s soccer seal of approval today, as the highly anticipated venue became one of 18 locations named as potential host site in the United States Soccer Federation’s bid for the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup in 2018 or 2022. Read More
USA Bid Committee Announces Cities to be Included in United States Bid to Host Fifa World Cup In 2018 or 2022
The USA Bid Committee has concluded its eight-month host city selection process and today announced the list of cities that will be included in its official bid book to FIFA to host the FIFA World Cup in 2018 or 2022. Read More
New Meadowlands Stadium Receives Official Green Light from NFL to Bid for Super Bowl
After receiving preliminary approval to bid from the National Football League, the future home of the New York Jets and New York Giants is mounting a full-scale campaign to capture the hosting rights for Super Bowl 2014, the New Meadowlands Stadium Company announced today, December 17th, 2009. Read More
New Meadowlands Stadium Nears Completion and Readies for 2010 Opening with Celebratory Installation of FieldTurf
New Meadowlands Stadium became one step closer to completion on December 8th, 2009 following a major round of installation of the new FieldTurf, which featured a unique assist from NY Giants and NY Jets fans. Read More
Konica Minolta Big City Classic Features Five of the Top 10 College Lacrosse Teams in the Nation for 2010
The biggest day in lacrosse's regular season just got bigger, as the field for the Konica Minolta Big City Classic (April 10, 2010) features three of the top five teams in the country and five of the Top 10, according to Inside Lacrosse's Face-Off Yearbook, which was released this week. Read More
Rutgers-Army to Meet in New Meadowlands Stadium in 2010
Rutgers and Army will compete in the first college football game between Football Bowl Subdivision members at the New Meadowlands Stadium, Rutgers Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Tim Pernetti and New Meadowlands Stadium Company President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Lamping announced today. Read More
Bon Jovi to Perform Opening Concert of New Meadowlands Stadium
Bon Jovi will perform the first concert in New Meadowlands Stadium, the New York Giants and New York Jets announced today at a surprise performance held at the Stadium site for 5,000 fan club contest winners. Read More
Pepsico to Take the Field with NY Giants and NY Jets in New Meadowlands Stadium
PepsiCo has signed as a cornerstone partner of the New Meadowlands Stadium, future home of the New York Jets and New York Giants, the New Meadowlands Stadium Corporation announced today. Read More
2010 Konica Minolta Big City Classic Set to Open the New Meadowlands Stadium with Prime-Time Match-Ups
Last year the inaugural Big City Classic broke the attendance record for a regular season, lacrosse-only event with 22,308 fans in Giants Stadium. The second year of the event will break new ground for the sport as the first event to ever be played at the New Meadowlands Stadium. Read More
New Meadowlands Stadium to Host Select Syracuse University Football Games in 2012, 2014, and 2016
Mark Lamping, CEO of New Meadowlands Stadium Corporation and Dr. Daryl Gross, Syracuse University Director of Athletics, announced today that the New Meadowlands Stadium will host select Syracuse University football games in 2012, 2014 and 2016. Read More
New Meadowlands Rail Line Opening
Governor Jon S. Corzine inaugurated new rail service to the Meadowlands Sports Complex today, launching an era of travel convenience for the millions of New Jersey residents and visitors who attend year-round events at the Meadowlands. Read More
EPA, New York Jets and New York Giants Team Up to Make New Meadowlands Stadium a Beacon of "Green"
When the New York Giants and New York Jets kickoff their 2010 seasons, they won't just have a new stadium to call home, they'll be playing in one of the greenest venues in sports thanks to a partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Read More
Navy to Host Notre Dame at New Meadowlands Stadium
Naval Academy Director of Athletics Chet Gladchuk and Mark Lamping, CEO of the New Meadowlands Stadium, announced on Monday that the 2010 Navy-Notre Dame game will be played at the $1.3 billion dollar New Meadowlands Stadium. The game will be televised nationally by CBS. Read More
Metlife to be the First Major Marketing Partner of the New Meadowlands Stadium in NJ
MetLife, Inc. has reached an agreement in principle to be the first major marketing partner of the new Meadowlands stadium in New Jersey, future home of the New York Giants and New York Jets. Read More
Jets and Giants unveil new stadium design, break ground on project
STATE-OF-THE-ART-FACILITY TO INCLUDE UNIQUE LOUVERED EXTERIOR; ENHANCED FAN AMENITIES; IMPROVED PARKING AND TRANSIT Read More
Highlights of the new stadium
Newly configured parking lots and easier access to parking through improved traffic patterns will make for smoother and shorter rides to and from the stadium. Access lanes into the Meadowlands will nearly triple from 16 to more than 40. Read More
