MetLife Stadium facts for kids
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| Former names | New Meadowlands Stadium (2010) |
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| Location | One MetLife Stadium Dr. East Rutherford, New Jersey 07073 United States |
| Coordinates | 40°48′49″N 74°4′28″W / 40.81361°N 74.07444°W |
| Owner | New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority |
| Operator | MetLife Stadium Company, LLC (joint venture between the New York Giants and New York Jets) |
| Executive suites | 218 |
| Capacity | 80,566 |
| Record attendance | 80,676 WWE's (Wrestlemania 29, 7 April 2013 ) |
| Surface | FieldTurf |
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| Broke ground | September 5, 2007 |
| Opened | April 10, 2010 |
| Construction cost | $1.6 billion ($2.15 billion in 2025 dollars ) |
| Architect | 360 Architecture EwingCole Rockwell Group Bruce Mau Design, Inc. |
| Project manager | Hammes Company Sports Development |
| Structural engineer | Thornton Tomasetti |
| General contractor | Skanska AB |
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| New York Giants (NFL) (2010–present) New York Jets (NFL) (2010–present) Big City Classic (NCAA) (2010–present) WrestleMania 29 (WWE) (2013) Super Bowl XLVIII (NFL) (2014) |
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MetLife Stadium is a huge sports stadium located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, in the United States. It is the home field for two professional American football teams: the New York Giants and the New York Jets. Both teams play in the NFL.
This stadium is special because it's the only NFL stadium shared by two teams. It opened on April 10, 2010. Building MetLife Stadium cost more than $1 billion, making it one of the most expensive stadiums ever built. It is part of the larger Meadowlands Sports Complex.
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About MetLife Stadium
MetLife Stadium is a modern sports venue. It was built near the old Giants Stadium. The Giants played in the old stadium from 1976 until 2009. The Jets played there from 1984 until 2010. MetLife Stadium was designed to be a top-notch place for sports and other big events.
Who Plays Here?
The main teams at MetLife Stadium are the New York Giants and the New York Jets. They are both famous NFL teams. It's quite unique for two rival teams to share the same home field. The stadium is designed to change its look to match whichever team is playing. For example, the lights can turn blue for the Giants or green for the Jets.
Stadium Features
MetLife Stadium can hold 80,566 people, making it one of the largest stadiums in the NFL. It has a special playing surface called FieldTurf. This type of field is made of artificial grass. The stadium also has many luxury suites for fans who want a special viewing experience.
Major Events at the Stadium
MetLife Stadium has hosted many exciting events since it opened. It's not just for football games.
Super Bowl XLVIII
In 2014, MetLife Stadium hosted Super Bowl XLVIII. This was a very important event because it was the first time a Super Bowl was played outdoors in a cold-weather city. The Seattle Seahawks played against the Denver Broncos in this championship game.
WrestleMania Events
The stadium has also been home to huge wrestling events. WrestleMania 29 took place here in 2013. It set a record for attendance at the stadium, with over 80,000 fans watching the show. WrestleMania 35 also happened at MetLife Stadium in 2019. These events bring in fans from all over the world.
Other Sports and Concerts
Besides football and wrestling, MetLife Stadium hosts other sports. It has held college lacrosse games, international soccer matches, and even monster truck shows. Many famous music artists have also performed concerts here, filling the stadium with thousands of fans.
Images for kids
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View of MetLife Stadium (under construction) and Giants Stadium (on right) in July 2009
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The exterior of MetLife Stadium, configured for a Giants game
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Meadowlands station provides New Jersey Transit rail service to MetLife Stadium on game days
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Pre-game ceremony prior to the Jets-Cowboys game on September 11, 2011
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Inside MetLife Stadium during the first-ever preseason game held there, between the Giants and Jets on August 16, 2010
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MetLife Stadium during WrestleMania 29.
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MetLife Stadium during WrestleMania 35.
See also
In Spanish: MetLife Stadium para niños
