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East Rutherford NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco joined Congressman Gottheimer to discuss preparations for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.
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East Rutherford NJ, this Sunday November 17th, two F-18 jets will be conducting a flyover of MetLife Stadium for the New York Jets game. The flyover operation will be based out of Teterboro Airport (TEB) which means the aircraft will be making multiple take-offs and landings at the airport in addition to overflying the Bergen County area prior to and after the flyover.
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East Rutherford NJ, On Sunday, November 17, NJ TRANSIT will offer Rail service to/from Hoboken/Secaucus Junction and MetLife Stadium for the Jets vs. Colts football game.
For general information about how to get to and from MetLife Stadium, click HERE.
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East Rutherford NJ, get ready for an exciting showdown as Notre Dame takes on Navy at MetLife Stadium this Saturday at noon! This historic college football rivalry is set to ignite North Jersey, and fans are in for a thrilling day of sports and spectacle.
Continue reading Historic Rivalry: Notre Dame vs. Navy at MetLife Stadium
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East Rutherford NJ, excitement is building as New Jersey gears up to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and a significant step has just been taken to enhance the MetLife sports complex. This week, the state approved an additional $25 million in taxpayer funding aimed at meeting the high standards required for hosting this prestigious event.
Continue reading MetLife Stadium Gets a $25 Million Upgrade for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
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Hackensack NJ, the Hackensack Fire Department’s Honor Guard had the honor of presenting the colors at today’s New York Giants football game in Metlife stadium. The presentation of the colors before a game is a tradition that occurs at events like sports games, parades, and official ceremonies.
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East Rutherford NJ, Jets and Giants fans can skip the driving and parking with NJ TRANSIT’s BetMGM Meadowlands Rail Line service to MetLife Stadium. Beginning this Sunday afternoon, September 8, with the Giants hosting the Minnesota Vikings, and continuing through the season, NJ TRANSIT will be offering train service on the BetMGM Meadowlands Rail Line to and from Secaucus Junction for every Jets or Giants home game.
Continue reading NJ TRANSIT READY TO KICK OFF THE NFL REGULAR SEASON AT METLIFE STADIUM
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East Rutherford NJ, opening day free entertainment at New Jersey’s largest family-friendly event include Circus Lena, makings it New York City area debut; Jurassic Kingdom with its life-like dinosaur puppets; and perennial favorites such as Cycle Circus Live, Magician Lance Gifford, Hypnotist Steve Bayner and Rosaire’s Racing Pigs. The Michael Jackson Tribute Show, the first of three music acts, will perform Friday through Sunday June 23. Continue reading State Fair Meadowlands Opens Today!
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East Rutherford NJ, playing on the grand stage of an MetLife stadium brought out the best in Ridgewood’s flag football team on Saturday night. A fortunate bounce and perhaps a bit of divine intervention also played a role.
Continue reading Ridgewood Dominates to Clinch the Flag Football State Title at MetLife Stadium
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Ridgewood NJ, whether you’re headed to the beach, or any of New Jersey’s great summer destinations, you can take advantage of NJ TRANSIT’s exceptional promotional discounts beginning today, May 22, and running throughout the summer. Both new and returning customers can save on summer travel by using various promotional codes in the NJ TRANSIT mobile app, including beach excursion fare discounts for low-cost, round-trip weekday tickets to some of New Jersey’s most popular shore destinations. Details for all promotions can be found at www.njtransit.com/summer. In addition, Memorial Day weekend will have early getaway service and additional Jersey Shore shuttle train service to kick off the summer season!
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East Rutherford NJ, the Sunday, Feb. 4 announcement of MetLife Stadium as the host venue for the FIFA World Cup 26™ Final has the New Jersey Division of Travel & Tourism (NJTT) ready to wow the world with everything the Garden State has to offer, according to New Jersey Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way and NJTT Executive Director Jeffrey Vasser.
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East Rutherford NJ, “The Meadowlands has been hosting the world’s most notable events for more than 50 years. That tradition continues with FIFA’s announcement that MetLife Stadium will be host to the FIFA World Cup 26™ Final! Under Governor Phil Murphy, New Jersey proved its commitment by assembling a talented team to secure this huge win and we are so proud to have been selected,” said Jim Kirkos, Meadowlands Chamber & Meadowlands Convention and Visitors Bureau President and CEO. “I am certain that FIFA has great confidence in the FIFA World Cup 26™ NYNJ Host Committee.
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East Rutherford NJ, New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium will host the final match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking the end of a tournament that will span three countries and will see a total of 104 matches, FIFA announced Sunday. The tournament will be hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Continue reading MetLife Stadium to Host 2026 FIFA World Cup
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Ridgewood NJ, Jets and Giants fans can skip the driving and parking with NJ TRANSIT’s BetMGM Meadowlands Rail Line service to MetLife Stadium. Beginning this Sunday night, September 10 with the Giants hosting the Dallas Cowboys and continuing through the season, NJ TRANSIT will be offering train service on the BetMGM Meadowlands Rail Line to and from Secaucus Junction for every Jets or Giants home game.
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East Rutherford NJ, NJ TRANSIT is advancing plans to implement environmentally friendly transit access between its Secaucus Junction Station and the Meadowlands Sports and Entertainment Complex. The Secaucus to Meadowlands Transitway will utilize mostly existing infrastructure and roadways to provide additional capacity. The project also includes construction of a new ground level terminal at the Meadowlands and modifications to the existing bus circulation configuration and terminal at Secaucus Junction, to seamlessly and continuously move a stadium’s worth of people between Secaucus Junction and the Meadowlands Sports and Entertainment Complex, anchored by MetLife Stadium, seven miles away.