Here's everything you need to know about Notre Dame vs. Syracuse at MetLife Stadium on Saturday, October 1, 2016. Parking, game time, public transportation and bag policy.
Big-time college football is invading MetLife Stadium on Saturday, October 1 when Notre Dame takes on Syracuse at 12:00 p.m.
If you're traveling to the game from out of town, are an alum of either school or just a big football fan heading to MetLife Stadium for the first time in a while, here's what you need to know about the stadium, parking lot, weather, and bag policy in East Rutherford, New Jersey:
Get there early: Kickoff is at noon. Please arrive at the stadium gates at least 30 minutes prior to kickoff
Ticket info: Children over 34 inches must have a ticket. Guests may not leave the stadium and re-enter on the same ticket. Ticketmaster Will-Call is available at the ticket trailers at the MetLife Gate.
The following items are APPROVED to bring in MetLife: CLEAR bags or purses that are 6.5" x 4.5" or less in size. CLEAR bags that are 12" x 12" x 6" or less in size. Food contained in a clear plastic bag. Factory-sealed, plastic bottles of water or soft drinks that are 20 oz. or less in size. Still-photography cameras with a lens that is 6" or less in length. Ponchos, jackets or blankets after being patted down or searched.
The following items are PROHIBITED from bringing in MetLife: Any non-clear bags, purses or binocular/camera cases larger than 6.5" x 4.5" in size or any size hard-sided container. Cameras with a lens longer than 6" in length or single-purpose video cameras. Alcoholic beverages of any kind. Laser pointers, noisemakers/instruments, flashlights or fireworks, umbrellas, strollers. Any other item deemed inappropriate by stadium management. Signs or banners of any kind.
For further MetLife Stadium bag policy info, visit here.
Parking info: All MetLife Stadium parking and drop-off areas will open at 7 a.m. Pre-paid permits ARE NOT required, nor sold for this event. General Parking is $30 per car; $90 per Bus/RV. Cash and credit cards will be accepted. Click here for parking directions. Drop off/pick up locations will be in the roadway between lots D and E.
Public transportation: NJ Transit will be operational from Secaucus Junction starting approximately at 9:08 am. NYC/bus will be operational from Port Authority starting approximately at 8:30 a.m.
Weather: Get ready for some rain. The latest forecast calls for light rain; high of 67, low of 63 and 60% chance for precipitation. Umbrellas are not permitted into MetLife Stadium
Important event info:
Twitter: @MLStadium
Facebook: MetLife Stadium
Instagram: @mlstadium
Guest Services hotline: 201-559-1515
Guest Text Messaging service: Type 78247, type MLS, followed by a space and your request and location.
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