Key facts
| Address | 50 Route 120, East Rutherford, New Jersey |
| Capacity | 80,242 |
| Build Date | 1976 |
| Architect | Kivett and Myers Ewing Cole Erdman & Eubank Clauss & Nolan |
| Stadium Cost | US$78 million ($343 million in 2018 dollars) |
| Who is the owner of Giants Stadium? | New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority |
| Where is Giants Stadium located? | 40°48′44″N 74°4′37″W |
| Nickname | The Meadowlands, The Swamp |
| Surface | AstroTurf (1976–1999) Grass (2000–2002) FieldTurf (2003–2009) |
Description
The Giants stadium is the home of the New York Giants, it was built in the mid 1970’s after the Giants were sharing with Major League Baseball team ‘New York Yankees’. The ground was finally opened on October 10th 1976. A number of different teams play at the stadium including both the Ney York Giants and the New York Jets. The Major League soccer team Metro Stars also play here.
FAQ
Giants Stadium opened on October 10, 1976.
It was named after the New York Giants, the NFL team that played its home games there.
Giants Stadium was located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, as part of the Meadowlands Sports Complex.
The stadium had a seating capacity of 80,242 for football games.
The primary tenants were:
New York Giants (NFL) from 1976 to 2009;
New York Jets (NFL) from 1984 to 2009;
New York Red Bulls (MLS, formerly known as MetroStars) from 1996 to 2009.
No, Giants Stadium was closed and demolished in 2010. It was replaced by MetLife Stadium, which opened nearby in the same year.
Giants Stadium hosted numerous concerts, including performances by major artists like Bruce Springsteen, U2, and Bon Jovi. It also hosted several matches during the 1994 FIFA World Cup.
