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ENJOY YOUR VISIT TO
GIANTS STADIUM
The Meadowlands would like all of our guests to enjoy their visit
to Giants Stadium. To assist you, and to ensure your safety, comfort
and enjoyment, we are providing the following information and guidelines.
Due to heightened security measures at the gates, we strongly urge
all guests to enter the Stadium as early as possible to avoid delays.
LOCATION
Giants Stadium is located within The Meadowlands Sports &
Entertainment Complex, 50 State Route 120, East Rutherford, New
Jersey. Directions to Giants Stadium
PARKING AT GIANTS STADIUM
2008 FOOTBALL SEASON
All parking at Giants Stadium will require a prepaid parking pass for all Jets and Giants games (including preseason). Any ticket holder without a prepaid parking pass will be required to park at an off-site location. NO TAILGATING will be permitted at the off-site parking location or in Parking Deck 23 (Arena side of Complex).
The cost for a 2008 season parking permit will be $150, which includes parking permits for two preseason and eight regular season games, $15 per game. For more information on purchasing a prepaid parking permit, please call the Jets at (516) 560-8200 or the Giants at (201) 935-8222.
Onsite parking fees for Jets or Giants games are as follows:
Onsite parking locations will open 7 hours prior to kickoff.
$15 (prepaid permit) for parking at the Sports Complex
$75 Limos/RV’s ($15 credit will be applied if in possession of a parking permit)
$100 for buses ($15 credit will be applied if in possession of a parking permit)
Offsite parking fees for Jets or Giants games are as follows:
Offsite parking locations will open 5 hours prior to kickoff.
$20 for Giants
$25 for Jets
Please keep in mind that there is NO TAILGATING at the offsite parking location.
We strongly encourage guests to carpool or take mass transportation if possible
due to the various construction projects on the Complex and the impact on available parking.
INFORMATION REGARDING CONCERT AND SOCCER PARKING
FOLLOWS FOOTBALL PARKING INFORMATION
GIANTS AND JETS PARKING
ONSITE PARKING
The Jets and Giants have instituted a prepaid parking permit policy for all ticket
holders who desire to park on the Sports Complex (Stadium and Arena
sides of the Complex). This prepaid parking policy is necessary due to the construction projects that are taking place on the Complex.
The following pertains:
o All vehicles parking on the Sports Complex will require a parking permit
o Those ticket holders who do not have a parking permit will have to
park at offsite parking locations where a shuttle service will be provided
The parking fees for Jets or Giants games are as follows:
$15 (prepaid permit) for parking at the Sports Complex
$75 Limos/RV’s ($15 credit will be applied if in possession of a parking permit)
$100 for buses ($15 credit will be applied if in possession of a parking permit)
For more information on purchasing prepaid parking, please call the Jets at (516) 560-8200 or the Giants at (201) 935-8222.
Parking Lot toll plazas open 7 hours prior to kickoff.
Parking for guests with disabilities is available in Lots 10/12 & 18 and in Lot 15
for Stadium Club members and South Tower guests only. A state-issued
accessible parking plate or placard must be prominently displayed on any car
parking in these spaces. Ticket holders with ADA plates or placards must also
possess a pre-paid parking permit for the appropriate game to park in these
lots. Please enter the Stadium through Gates B, C or D.
Bus parking is in Lot 14.
Drop-off and pick-up at the Stadium is located near Lot 10/12, near
the stadium side of the pedestrian bridge (near the Gate B side of the Stadium).
Taxicabs and limousines will be directed to drop off/pick-up areas by Parking and Traffic staff members.
Large vehicles that require additional space will be directed into designated
areas by Parking and Traffic Staff. These areas will normally be along the
curbs in the parking lots so these vehicles do not take up more than one
parking space. Additional parking fees will be charged.
Illegal parking outside the Sports Complex on area roadways, medians,
grass malls and vehicle breakdown lanes is prohibited. Violators will be
ticketed by local police and/or towed at owner’s expense.
Portable toilets are located throughout the Sports Complex parking lots
Portable toilets for guests with disabilities are available in parking lots 10 and 18.
Public transportation from NYC Port Authority Bus Terminal to the
Meadowlands Sports Complex is available on game days. For more
information,contact New Jersey Transit at (800) 772-2222 or visit
their website at www.njtransit.com.
For a map the Meadowlands Sports Complex click Site Map - Meadowlands Sports Complex.
OFF-SITE PARKING
Parking Lot toll plazas open 5 hours prior to kickoff.
The offsite parking lots are located approximately 2 miles from the Meadowlands Sports Complex at 1050 Wall Street West, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071.
From Route 3 East - take the 17/N Rutherford exit - Stay to Right (Service Road) and follow signs to parking location.
From Route 3 West - take the 17/S Lyndhurst exit to Polito Avenue and follow signs to parking location.
From Route 17S - Follow Route 17S past Route 3 until it becomes Rutherford Avenue. Turn Left onto Polito Avenue and follows signs to parking location
Shuttle bus service will be provided to ticket holders from and to the offsite parking lots. For shuttle service times and locations, go to GIANTS PARKING INFORMATION or JETS PARKING INFORMATION.
Tailgating will not be permitted in the offsite parking lots.
Handicapped accessible vans will be provided at the offsite location.
DROP OFF AND PICK-UP INFORMATION
Drop-off and pick-up at the Stadium is located near Lot 10/12, near
the stadium side of the pedestrian bridge (near the Gate B side of the Stadium).
Taxicabs and limousines will be directed to drop off/pick-up areas by
Parking and Traffic staff members.
TAILGATING FOR ALL EVENTS
ONE CAR, ONE SPACE: Tailgating is permitted in the parking lots
provided that ticket holders use the same space occupied by their vehicle
or tailgate in a designated tailgate zone. Please be courteous to your fellow
guests; open parking spaces should not be used for tailgating.
Tailgating is NOT PERMITTED in Deck 23 which is located next to the
Continental Airlines Arena or at the offsite parking location.
The Tailgate Courtesy Squad will again patrol the parking lots pregame to
ensure that the “one car, one space” policy is followed when tailgating.
Ticket holders may not reserve adjacent parking spaces for others.
If you have a large tailgate party, stadium management strongly encourages
you to arrive early and use the grass berms and paved areas on the islands
located between the parking lots. This will allow you to fully enjoy your party
while being courteous to your fellow fans.
Outside catering companies are not permitted. ARAMARK is the official food
service provider/caterer for the Meadowlands Sports Complex. To schedule a
catered event, please contact ARAMARK at (201) 935-5660.
Grills are permitted for tailgating enjoyment, provided guests do so only in the
same space occupied by their vehicle. However, their use near buildings or in
areas where guests or property may be damaged is strictly prohibited.
Please do not discard hot coals near vehicles or in plastic waste receptacles;
there have been several car and trash fires over the past few years. For
your safety and convenience, hot coal bins have been provided for the
disposal of charcoal. These large, red or orange “hot charcoal” bins are
located on the islands/plazas between the parking lots. PLEASE DO NOT
DISCARD TRASH IN THE HOT COAL BINS.
Open fires are not permitted.
Trash receptacles are located throughout the Sports Complex parking lots
and near the Stadium entrances. Please bag and dispose of your trash to
make it safer for vehicles exiting the Sports Complex after the game.
Ball playing in the Stadium parking lots and roadways is a safety hazard
and is not permitted. Many injuries occur as a result of these activities.
CONCERT AND SOCCER PARKING
Concerts & International Soccer - $20
Red Bulls - $10
Parking lots generally open 3-6 hours prior to event.
Parking Lot 14 is reserved for charter buses.
Illegal parking outside the Sports Complex on area roadways, medians, grass malls and vehicle breakdown lanes should not be attempted. Violators will be ticketed by local police and/or towed at owner's expense.
Parking for guests with disabilities is available in Lots 10/12, 18, and 15 (Stadium Club Members and South Tower guests). Enter Giants Stadium through Gates B, C or D.
Drop off and pick up at the Stadium is located near Lot 10/12, near the Stadium side of the pedestrian bridge (near the Gate B side of the Stadium).
Taxicabs and limousines will be directed to drop off/pick up area by Parking and Traffic staff members
Public buses traveling between Giants Stadium and the New York City Port Authority Bus Terminal are available on game days. For more information, contact New Jersey Transit at (800) 772-2222 or visit their website at www.njtransit.com.
Overnight parking (including RVs) is not permitted.
Port-o-sans are located throughout the Sports Complex parking lots. Port-o-sans for guests with disabilities are available in Lots 10/12 and 18.
SEE TAILGATING INFORMATION ABOVE
For a map the Meadowlands Sports Complex click Site Map - Meadowlands Sports Complex.
All information is subject to change. Last updated 8/7/07
BOX OFFICE & WILL CALL
The Giants Stadium Box Office and Will Call is open on event
days only and opens approximately 2-1/2 hours prior to a sporting
event and 2 hours prior to a concert. Giants Stadium Will Call
is located at Gate D for all events except NY/NJ Red Bulls
games; will call for Red Bulls games is located at Gate C.
To pick up or purchase tickets to Giants Stadium events in
advance, go to the Continental Airlines Arena Box Office. The
Continental Airlines Arena Box Office is open Monday through
Saturday from 11 AM to 6 PM.
For additional information regarding events at Giants Stadium,
call the Event Information Hotline at (201) 935-3900.
SEATING AT GIANTS STADIUM
Giants Stadium has three public seating levels each with its
own concourse: Lower Tier (100 level seating), Mezzanine (200
level seating) and Upper Tier (300 level seating). For detailed
seating charts, please visit our Seating Chart Page.
Access to the following levels is through the South Tower,
located between Gates C and D: Level 4 - 50 Club (for suite
and club seat holders) and Terrace Suites, Level 5 - Super Suites,
Level 8 - Tower Suites and Level 9 - Press Box.
Other levels are Service (field level) and Plaza (street level).
IMPORTANT LOCATIONS
Rest Rooms and Water Fountains
There are 24 restrooms on the Lower Level, 22 on the Mezzanine
Level and 24 on the Upper Level. The facilities in Sections
117 through 125 are specifically equipped for guests with disabilities.
Restrooms for guests with disabilities can also be found in
the following locations: Mezzanine Level in Sections 210, 220
and 240 (men's) and Sections 202, 212 and 222 (women's); Stadium
Club; South Tower Levels 4, 5, 8 and 9.
Public Telephones
Located in each of the following Sections: 101, 121, 131, 211,
223, 239, 301and 321. One telephone at each bank is designed
for wheelchair use. A TTY phone is located in the Stadium Club
Lobby for the hearing impaired.
ATM Machines
Located at all gates on the Lower Level, Upper Level, the Mezzanine Level at gates B & D, and the
Stadium Club.
Concessions and Merchandise
There are 18 concession stands on the Lower Level, 8 on the
Mezzanine Level and 18 on the Upper Level. Merchandise stands
are located at each gate on each level. A merchandise tent is
set up at each gate on the plaza level and offers a large variety of team apparel
and souvenirs. Merchandise staores are also available at sections 111 & 311. The exclusive concessionaire at Giants Stadium
is ARAMARK.
Safety/Security
The Safety/Security Office is located at the East End of Giants
Stadium on the Service Level (between Gates B and C). For assistance,
notify the nearest Safety/Security or Guest Services Representative
or call (201) 842-5200.
First Aid
Stations are located at the East End of the Stadium on the Service
Level (between Gates B and C) and on the Mezzanine Level adjacent
to Sections 201 and 221. For assistance, notify the nearest
Guest Services, Safety/Security Representative or Emergency
Medical Technicians stationed in Sections 111, 131, 311 and
331.
Lost and Found
Located within the Safety/Security Office on the Service Level
between Gates B and C or call (201) 842-5200.
Parents' Waiting Room
Located in the Buffet Room of the Stadium Club. To confirm whether the waiting room is available for a concert, check the information page for the event.
South Tower Gate
The South Tower/Stadium Club gate, which is located between
Gates C and D provides access for South Tower suite, Club Seat
and Stadium Club members only.
Stadium Club
The Stadium Club serves as a private club and restaurant during
Stadium events. The Club includes the main dining room, bar
area and buffet dining area and can be leased for trade shows,
luncheons, meetings, private affairs, etc. Located between Gates
C and D on the Plaza Level, south side of the Stadium.
50 Club
The 50 Club is a private club during Stadium events that can
be leased on non-event days for private meetings and parties.
It has a buffet service area, main meeting/dining area and several
alcoves for cozy mingling or breakaway discussions. Located
in the South Tower, Level 4.
Press Box
Located on Level 9 of the Stadium. The Press Box accommodates
over 250 members of the media. The area is split into two ends,
East and a West that includes three rows of seating in addition
to 10 broadcast booths and a dining area.
ADMISSION POLICIES
Due to heightened security measures at the gates,
we strongly urge all guests to arrive at Giants Stadium as early
as possible to avoid entrance delays.
Everyone, regardless of age, must have a ticket for entry into
Giants Stadium.
Physically challenged guests requiring assistance (Gates B and
D) should contact a Guest Services Representative at the gates
or Mike Smith, ADA Manager, in advance, at (201) 935-3900.
Exit/Re-entry into Giants Stadium is not permitted. Dress appropriately
for inclement weather prior to entering the Stadium. If medication
is required, be sure to have it with you upon entry.
All guests entering the Stadium are subject to search. Refusal
may be grounds to prohibit admission.
Merchandise may not be sold or resold on Meadowlands property
or areas adjacent to The Meadowlands Sports Complex.
PERMITTED ITEMS (all items are subject
to inspection)
Plastic Bottles (One bottled water per fan with cap removed)
Binoculars
Still cameras (non-professional) that do not obstruct views
of the field of neighboring guests.
Small purses and fanny packs
Seat cushions
Aramark bags containing just-purchased merchandise
Hand-held radios and TV's (fans will be asked to turn them on
for inspection)
PROHIBITED ITEMS (subject to
change based on event without notice)
Large Bags, Backpacks, Briefcases
Coolers
Glass Bottles, Cans
Alcoholic Beverages
Thermoses
Umbrellas
Video Cameras, Recording Devices
Professional cameras and tripods
Pets (only service animals are permitted)
Aerosol Cans
Firearms
Knives (including pocket knives), Box Cutters or Weapons of
any kind.
Chains
Hanging Banners, Signs, Sticks, Poles
Laser Pointers
Noise Makers, Whistles, Air Horns, Bull Horns
Fireworks
Clothing containing vulgar language
Drugs, Narcotics, Illegal Substances
Pepper Spray, Mace
Any item deemed by management to be dangerous or inappropriate
Prohibited items that are discovered during inspections at
Stadium entrances must either be returned to the owner's vehicle
or discarded. The Stadium will not provide a storage area for
these items. Unlawful items that are discovered during security
inspections are subject to being confiscated and the person
in possession of those items is subject to arrest. Guests arriving
by mass transit must take particular caution not to bring any
prohibited items, as no exceptions will be made. Thank you for
your continued cooperation and please be assured that your comfort
and safety are our primary goals.
WHILE IN YOUR SEAT
Proper behavior is expected from all of our guests.
Foul/abusive language and/or rowdy behavior will not be tolerated
and will be cause for ejection and/or arrest. Violators may
also have their season tickets revoked. Notify the nearest Guest
Services or Safety/Security Representative immediately if actions
of this type occur near you.
Retain ticket stubs for Guest Services Representatives to verify
proper seat location. Adults should ensure that children are
in possession of their own ticket. This will facilitate reuniting
the child with parents should they become separated.
Sit only in your assigned seat to avoid inconveniencing other
guests.
Keep aisles clear at all times; emergency situations require
that stairways be kept clear. Guests sitting or standing in
the Stadium aisles jeopardize the safety of others.
Be prepared to show your ticket stub each time you enter your
assigned seating section.
Entering the playing field without authorization or throwing
objects is a violation of Stadium rules and may prove hazardous.
Offenders will be ejected and subject to arrest and prosecution.
Handheld radios and televisions are allowed as long as guests
listen with an earpiece or headphones. Guests should be considerate
of their neighbors when using these devices.
Disabled seating is reserved for disabled guests with one companion
only.
SMOKING POLICY
Smoking is permitted on the spirals and at ground-level plazas
at all gates. Smoking is prohibited in all other areas of Giants
Stadium.
ALCOHOL POLICY
Guests who attend events at Giants Stadium expect to have a
good time. As such, it is our duty to ensure that those guests
who drink alcoholic beverages do so responsibly. The following
is a list of the alcohol policies instituted at Giants Stadium:
Guests will not be permitted to bring alcoholic beverages into
the Stadium.
Guests will not be allowed to enter Giants Stadium if they appear
intoxicated.
Limit of 2 beers per possession.
Alcoholic beverages are not vended in the seating areas.
Guests who appear to be under the age of 30 must provide valid
proof of age.
Beer sales are shut off at the end of halftime or earlier at
management's discretion.
Drunk and disorderly behavior as well as violation of any alcohol
policy will result in ejection from Giants Stadium without refund
and could result in the loss of season tickets.
SATISFACTION
The NJSEA prides itself on providing the finest of services.
If your visit did not go as planned, please speak with a Stadium
Supervisor or email us at guestservices@meadowlands.com
to provide feedback. This will allow Stadium Staff to better
serve you during your next visit.
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