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What is metlife stadium?

· Emily Grant

Key facts

Location East Rutherford, New Jersey[1]
Opened 2010[1]
Home teams New York Giants; New York Jets[1]
Capacity 82,500[1]
World Cup name New York New Jersey Stadium[1]

MetLife Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, home to the New York Giants and New York Jets, and it opened in 2010.

Context

MetLife Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, within the Meadowlands Sports Complex. It opened in 2010 and serves as the home field for both the New York Giants and the New York Jets [1]. The stadium replaced the former Giants Stadium on the same site [1]. For the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it is being branded as New York New Jersey Stadium [1]. With a capacity of 82,500, it is one of the largest stadiums in the region [1]. Its construction cost about $1.6 billion, making it the most expensive stadium built in the U.S. at the time of completion [1].

Documented claims

  • MetLife Stadium replaced Giants Stadium. [1]
  • It is located at the Meadowlands Sports Complex, about five miles west of New York City. [1]
  • It was built at an approximate cost of $1.6 billion, making it the most expensive stadium in the U.S. at the time. [1]

Questions and answers

Is MetLife the biggest stadium?

MetLife Stadium has a capacity of 82,500, making it one of the largest stadiums in the U.S., though not the biggest overall [1].

What is MetLife Stadium being called during the World Cup?

During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it is branded as New York New Jersey Stadium [1].

How many seats are at MetLife Stadium?

The stadium has a seating capacity of 82,500 [1].

What team plays at MetLife Stadium?

It is the home field for both the New York Giants and the New York Jets [1].

Sources

  1. MetLife Stadium – Capacity, Teams & Key Facts — thrillzing.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Places