MetLife Rolls Out Stadium Upgrades Ahead Of NFL Season
MetLife Stadium, home of the New York Jets and New York Giants, made multiple stadium improvements to elevate the fan experience for the upcoming NFL season, set to kick off with a preseason Giants vs. Jets game on August 16. Stadium enhancements include four new cornerstone video boards, a brand-new audio system, an updated distributed antenna system (DAS) that will increase 5G cellular capacity and coverage, and the installation of two sensory pods.
“MetLife Stadium continually searches for new ways to improve our guest experience,” said MetLife Stadium President and CEO Ron VanDeVeen. “We believe these enhancements will provide an engaging event-day atmosphere for our guests.”
The cornerstone video boards are the first phase in replacing all LED video and digital inventory throughout the stadium to further enhance the game-day experience. Jets and Giants fans will notice the crystal-clear images on the four video boards which feature an improved 8MM high-resolution LED for higher-contrast, crisp on-screen content and better viewing angles. Work to replace the tunnel entrance boards, the sideline-facing game-in-progress screens, the 360° fascia ribbon board, and the remaining video boards and displays on the concourses, plazas, and fan activation zones will continue through the NFL season and be completed in early 2026.
The tunnel entrance boards will feature the same technology as the video boards, and the sideline- facing game-in-progress screens and 360° fascia ribbon board will have 10MM LED resolution for even sharper graphics and stats. ANC, a leader in AV technology design and integration for over 25 years, is coordinating the installation of the digital signage.
MetLife Stadium’s brand-new audio system encompasses more than 1,000 new loudspeakers installed in the main seating bowl, including updated subwoofers and the latest in amplification technology. Giants and Jets fans will notice improved sound clarity for game action and announcements, as well as a richer, enhanced audio atmosphere, and seamless, consistent coverage to match fan excitement.
Verizon has increased 5G cellular capacity and coverage in the seating bowl, in all the clubs including EY Coaches Club, Moody’s Commissioners Club, Corona Beach Club, MetLife 50 Club, Miller Lite MVP Club, in the Ticketmaster Suites, and on the field.
MetLife Stadium is striving to provide a more inclusive and comfortable experience for guests with sensory processing needs. The Stadium has installed two sensory pods designed to reduce sensory overload and will continue to provide sensory bags containing noise-cancelling equipment, fidget toys and weighted lap pads for checkout at any Guest Services Booth or Concierge Desk located throughout the Stadium.
“MetLife Stadium continually searches for new ways to improve our guest experience,” said MetLife Stadium President and CEO Ron VanDeVeen. “We believe these enhancements will provide an engaging event-day atmosphere for our guests.”
Prime Time Season
The improvements come during the busiest year in MetLife Stadium history. Multiple event records will be shattered this summer, as MetLife will host a record 40 events attended by over 1.9 million fans (previous high was 25 events and 1.3 million fans in 2023) before the start of the NFL regular season on Sept. 7. This includes a record 23 concerts (previous high was 18 in 2023) and a tournament-high nine FIFA Club World Cup 2025 matches including five Group Stage matches, a Quarterfinal, both Semifinals, and the Final.
MetLife Stadium will also be hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2026. Eight matches will take place at MetLife Stadium culminating with the Final on July 19, 2026. The matches are projected to generate over $2 billion in economic impact for the New York/New Jersey region, bring well over a million fans to the area, and support over 14,000 jobs. In 2022, the Final reached a global audience of 1.5 billion viewers.