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    Home games at MetLife Stadium · season runs Sep–Jan

    The team of Joe Namath's guarantee, sharing an open-air stadium in the Meadowlands where the home sideline and the sun side are the same.

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    MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
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    The Jets in brief: Super Bowl III and an AFL legacy

    The New York Jets play their home games at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, an 82,500-seat open-air stadium they share with the New York Giants. The regular season runs from September into early January, and with no roof, the weather is part of every ticket.

    The franchise was founded in 1959 as the Titans of New York, a charter member of the American Football League (AFL). Founder Harry Wismer picked the name because, as he put it, titans are bigger and stronger than giants. A new ownership group led by Sonny Werblin renamed the team the Jets in 1963.

    The defining moment came after the 1968 season. Quarterback Joe Namath, who had publicly guaranteed a win, and coach Weeb Ewbank led the Jets past the heavily favored Baltimore Colts 16 to 7 in Super Bowl III on January 12, 1969. It was the first time an AFL team beat an NFL team in the championship game. The Jets play in the AFC East with the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots. Woody Johnson bought the team in 2000.

    MetLife Stadium on a Jets Sunday

    MetLife Stadium opened on April 10, 2010, built on the parking lot of Giants Stadium, where the Jets had played from 1984 through 2009. The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority owns it, and in July 2026 it hosted the FIFA World Cup final.

    The bowl has three tiers:

    • Lower level (100s): sections 101 to 149, with lettered sections such as 111C and 115C marking premium seats behind the benches.
    • Mezzanine (200s): sections 201 to 250, including large club areas along both sidelines (roughly 207C to 220C and 232C to 245C).
    • Upper level (300s): sections 301 to 350, the largest and steepest tier.

    For concert layouts, suites and a full section-by-section breakdown, see the MetLife Stadium venue guide.

    Best seats for a Jets game

    Both New York teams use the same home bench on the east sideline, so the Jets side and the visitor side never change.

    • Jets sideline: sections 108 to 118 in the lower level and 208 to 219 in the mezzanine sit behind the home bench and in the heart of the home crowd.
    • Jets club seats: the Coaches Club covers sections 112 to 114 plus rows 1 to 5 of 111C and 115C, field-level seats directly behind the bench with lounge access. Across the field, the MetLife 50 Club in section 139 sits behind the visiting bench.
    • Visitor sideline: the sections centered on 139 and 239 offer the same geometry with the opposing bench in front of you.
    • Upper deck value: the first rows of the 300-level sideline sections give a full view of the field at a much lower cost than the lower bowl.

    Sun, shade and wind

    The stadium runs roughly north to south. For 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. kickoffs, the east sideline, which is the Jets side, gets the longest stretch of afternoon sun, while the west sideline and the south end zone fall into shade first. That makes the home side the warmer pick in December and the hotter pick in September. With no roof, wind and rain reach every seat, and the upper rows of the 300 level feel it most.

    Seats to reconsider

    The lowest rows behind either bench put you close to players but behind a wall of staff and equipment on the near sideline. Rows in the teens and higher in the lower sideline sections, or the front of the mezzanine, give a much better read of the whole field. Lower end zone seats are good for red-zone plays and poor for everything between the 30-yard lines.

    Schedule shape and the games fans want

    The NFL plays a 17-game regular season over 18 weeks, so the Jets host eight or nine regular-season games a year, plus August preseason games. Because the Giants also play at MetLife, the league schedules the two teams' home dates around each other. Demand tends to follow these patterns:

    • The Patriots game. The rivalry dates to 1960, and episodes such as Bill Parcells moving from New England to the Jets in 1997, Bill Belichick resigning as Jets coach in 2000 to take over the Patriots, and the Jets' 28 to 21 divisional playoff win over the Patriots after the 2010 season keep it heated.
    • The Dolphins and Bills games. Both division rivals visit every year, and the Marino-era fake-spike game is still part of Miami–New York lore.
    • The Giants game. When the two New York teams meet, one of them is the designated home team in the shared stadium, and the matchup splits the region's loyalties.
    • Prime-time games. Night kickoffs draw a national audience and longer tailgates.

    On the resale market, early-season games against non-division opponents are usually the easiest to find, while division games and late-season games with playoff stakes tighten supply. Every order through this marketplace is backed by a 100% guarantee.

    Getting to the Meadowlands and gameday rules

    The stadium is surrounded by highways and parking lots, so plan the trip as carefully as the seat. As of the 2025 season, these rules applied; check the team's current policy before you go.

    • Train: NJ Transit runs rail service to Secaucus Junction, where riders transfer to a direct shuttle train to the Meadowlands Rail Station beside the stadium. Event rail tickets are sold in the NJ Transit app.
    • Bus: Coach USA's 351 Meadowlands Express runs from the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan.
    • Tailgating: allowed in designated areas, set up in front of or behind your own vehicle. Lots close two hours after the game.
    • Bags: clear bags no larger than 12 by 12 by 6 inches, a one-gallon clear freezer bag, or a small clutch about 4.5 by 6.5 inches. Bag check is available outside the stadium.
    • Smoking: the stadium is smoke-free.

    The team's stadium FAQ and NJ Transit's Meadowlands service page list current details.

    From the Polo Grounds to the Meadowlands

    The Jets have rarely had a stadium to themselves. They began at the Polo Grounds (1960 to 1963), moved to Shea Stadium (1964 to 1983), then joined the Giants in New Jersey at Giants Stadium (1984 to 2009) before moving into MetLife Stadium in 2010.

    • Super Bowl III (1968 season): the Namath guarantee and a 16 to 7 upset of the Colts at the Orange Bowl in Miami.
    • AFL champions (1968): the franchise's only league title before the Super Bowl win.
    • Division titles: AFL East crowns in 1968 and 1969, and AFC East titles in 1998 and 2002.
    • The 2010 playoff run: a divisional-round upset of the Patriots, the team's most recent postseason win.

    The 2010 season is also the franchise's most recent playoff appearance as of the start of the 2026 season.

    Frequently asked questions

    Where do the New York Jets play?

    The Jets play at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, which they have shared with the New York Giants since it opened in 2010. It seats 82,500.

    Which sideline is the Jets sideline at MetLife?

    The Jets, like the Giants, use the home bench on the east sideline, in front of sections 108 to 118. The visiting bench is across the field near section 139.

    Which side of MetLife Stadium gets the sun?

    For afternoon kickoffs, the east sideline, which is the Jets side, gets the most sun. The west sideline and the south end zone fall into shade first.

    How do I get to a Jets game by train?

    Take NJ Transit to Secaucus Junction and transfer to the event shuttle train to the Meadowlands Rail Station. Event rail tickets are sold in the NJ Transit app.

    Have the Jets won a Super Bowl?

    Yes. The Jets won Super Bowl III, beating the Baltimore Colts 16 to 7 on January 12, 1969, the first AFL win over an NFL team in the championship game.

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