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When should I leave for New York Jets v. New England Patriots?
Sunday, December 27, 2026 at 1:00 PMMetLife Stadium
Event times can change. Checked Sep 20, 2026, 4:13 PM with Ticketmaster ↗.
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What changes the leave time at MetLife Stadium
The calculator separates route time from the event-day steps that happen after you reach the property.
For major events, the route is only part of the trip. Leave time also needs to cover the stadium approach, parking or transit arrival, and the walk to your gate.
NJ TRANSIT may operate Meadowlands Rail Service for large events. Most regional rail connections transfer at Secaucus Junction, followed by the Sports Complex station.
Coach USA's 351 Meadowlands Express is another event-day option from Port Authority. Confirm the current event schedule before relying on it.
Entry rules and bag policies can change by event. Review the stadium's current guest policies before leaving.
Known event-day times
- Parking lots open
- Confirm with venue
- Doors open
- Confirm with venue
- Scheduled start
- 1:00 PM
Official planning sources
Venue guidance was reviewed on 2026-09-20. Re-check event-specific instructions before leaving.
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