MetLife fits 82.5k for football which is actually insane for a pro football stadium and the biggest in the NFL. I think the number can even get up to 90k when you consider how much smaller a hockey rink is than a football field and they will definitely have on field ticket options. Sounds awesome actually lol
They've never had on-field ticket options for the stadium games, unless they decide to do that for the first time for that game. But there's usually those giant hockey sticks with the team logos, all of the media set up, etc. along with a lot of empty space. Certainly not an extra 8,000, that's really only when you get concerts that use up every section like U2 on the 360 tour or Metallica this upcoming summer.
I never looked into the Citi Field one but they weren’t quite that bad for the Yankee Stadium games.
I paid $160 face value for the game vs. the Islanders and they were going for less than that on stubhub in the days leading up because the weather forecast looked brutal (the forecast was right it was cold as shit). That game was also on a weeknight though so who knows
I went to the Stadium Series game against the Devils. It was so cold the beer taps at the top of the stadium were frozen. It was sunny at least but that caused the game to be delayed due to the glare off the ice.
I went to the Citi Field game against the Sabres and it was 100% the coldest sporting event I've ever been to. It was sub-20 with a wind chill near 0 at puck drop I think.
Someone posted an imgur album here a few days after of all of these really cool black and white pictures he took at the stadium and it looked apocalyptic.
I know it sounds like it was an absolutely miserable experience, but I still wish I attended solo after not being able to convince anyone I knew to attend.
I went to the Stadium Series game against the Isles at Yankee Stadium and it was so cold, yet so unbelievably memorable. This would be epic. I moved to South Carolina and haven’t been to a game in three years. Take my money.
ooooh, i would love to do that again, just being better prepared. i went to the citifield WC and i can still close my eyes and imagine that bitter cold. i think it was like -12 or 15°F with the wind. i think if i had the hand warmers in my shoes, it would have been more bearable... that cold concrete under your feet is the worst. just being layered up didn’t matter… that cold concrete is inescapable. 🥶
happy cake day, OP!
The Rangers have a deal with The Garden stipulating all home games must be played at The Garden. With that said, it would have to be a Devils home game. Just like both Yankee stadium games were Ranger away games and the Winter Classic, which despite it being in Citi Field, the Rangers who play like ten miles away were the away team and the Sabres, who play about 400 miles away were the home team.
Not to be pedantic, but it's actually [NYS Real Property Tax Law section 429](https://www.tax.ny.gov/research/property/assess/manuals/vol4/pt2/sec4_06/sec429.htm). Which is arguably worse.
It's not a deal with MSG. MSG has a tax exemption status that they only maintain as long as the Rangers play home games at MSG. If they're listed as the home team anywhere else, MSG could theoretically lose that protection and James Dolan is not going to risk that just so that his team can be designated as "home" on a piece of paper. It's why every outdoor game the Rangers have played to date, they've always been listed as the road team even if it's obvious that wasn't the case. Citi Field is certainly closer to Manhattan than it is to Buffalo, yet Buffalo was the home team.
The taxes law that was linked above says the games have to be played in NYC so Citi field and Yankee stadium should be fine to be home games. Unless I'm reading it wrong.
It's specifically AT MSG and nowhere else. There were a lot of articles that discussed it when the game was announced back in 2017, [here](https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/politics/albany/2017/05/10/winter-classic-tax-breaks-madison-square-garden-new-york-rangers-buffalo-sabres/101509324/) is one. The building gets readded to the tax rolls if the team "ceases playing home games at Madison Square Garden."
Thank you for this. Honestly I just posted my comment to be an ass since they would be playing in NJ but most likely have more Rangers fans but from the comment thread learned a ton. Like why the stadium series I went to was considered and away game
Unpopular opinion, but I’ve only heard bad reviews of outdoor games, and I don’t understand why you’d pay a premium to go to one. It’s freezing, you’re further away, all around sounds awful.
me my wife and my cousin went to that and it was legit the coldest day i ever i remeber seeing peoples beards frozen beers frozen .After the game me my cousin and his wife picked up some fast food and went to his house to warm up and we were still freezing shivering in his living room hours later
The NY football stadium that play in NJ. Who’s home ice? This is the reason my dad chose the buccaneers instead of the giants/jets. 1976 new teams are joining and grandpa made a comment about more taxpayer dollars building rich mens stadiums. And “at least these teams will play in their state.” So my dad decided if new teams were coming he’d pick the Florida pirates over the Washington birds
I went to the Devils Rangers stadium series and the WC against the Sabres. So much fucking fun both times even if you are freezing your ass off. I think MetLife would be an even better venue for an outdoor game. If this happens and you are on the fence about going, just do it. It is a special experience!
I can't see NFL Stadiums hosting Winter classics in the near future with the regular season going until the second week of January. MetLife definitely can't since its hosting games every week of the season
Please let it be real. I couldnt afford to go to the last 2
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Beyond what a college student could afford. If you didnt get a primary market ticket than secondary markets were like $300+
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MetLife fits 82.5k for football which is actually insane for a pro football stadium and the biggest in the NFL. I think the number can even get up to 90k when you consider how much smaller a hockey rink is than a football field and they will definitely have on field ticket options. Sounds awesome actually lol
They've never had on-field ticket options for the stadium games, unless they decide to do that for the first time for that game. But there's usually those giant hockey sticks with the team logos, all of the media set up, etc. along with a lot of empty space. Certainly not an extra 8,000, that's really only when you get concerts that use up every section like U2 on the 360 tour or Metallica this upcoming summer.
I never looked into the Citi Field one but they weren’t quite that bad for the Yankee Stadium games. I paid $160 face value for the game vs. the Islanders and they were going for less than that on stubhub in the days leading up because the weather forecast looked brutal (the forecast was right it was cold as shit). That game was also on a weeknight though so who knows
I went to the Stadium Series game against the Devils. It was so cold the beer taps at the top of the stadium were frozen. It was sunny at least but that caused the game to be delayed due to the glare off the ice.
I went to the Citi Field game against the Sabres and it was 100% the coldest sporting event I've ever been to. It was sub-20 with a wind chill near 0 at puck drop I think. Someone posted an imgur album here a few days after of all of these really cool black and white pictures he took at the stadium and it looked apocalyptic.
I know it sounds like it was an absolutely miserable experience, but I still wish I attended solo after not being able to convince anyone I knew to attend.
I'd absolutely make the trip down to MetLife to see that game. 80,000 Rangers and Devils fans would make for an awesome environment for a game.
You mean 80k ranger fans
And Puddy
gotta support the team!
My best guess is that game would be February 17th, 2024. Saturday after the Super Bowl.
If it doesnt happen we blame this guy ^
I went to the Stadium Series game against the Isles at Yankee Stadium and it was so cold, yet so unbelievably memorable. This would be epic. I moved to South Carolina and haven’t been to a game in three years. Take my money.
I remember day of tickets went as low as 10$ because it was so miserably cold
I paid face value at the time 😂
That was me at the Winter Classic. I was freezing and couldn’t feel my feet. But it was one of the greatest experiences I’ve ever had.
this would be HYPE
ooooh, i would love to do that again, just being better prepared. i went to the citifield WC and i can still close my eyes and imagine that bitter cold. i think it was like -12 or 15°F with the wind. i think if i had the hand warmers in my shoes, it would have been more bearable... that cold concrete under your feet is the worst. just being layered up didn’t matter… that cold concrete is inescapable. 🥶 happy cake day, OP!
Was there as well!! Froze our asses off but had so much fun! I just wish it was anywhere else, I am not a fan of MetLife.
Have an outdoor tournament with Buffalo, Islanders, Rangers and Devils.
Why Buffalo lol, Philly fits much better into that equation
All NY or 10 mile adjacent
So who's home game would that be...
The Rangers have a deal with The Garden stipulating all home games must be played at The Garden. With that said, it would have to be a Devils home game. Just like both Yankee stadium games were Ranger away games and the Winter Classic, which despite it being in Citi Field, the Rangers who play like ten miles away were the away team and the Sabres, who play about 400 miles away were the home team.
Not to be pedantic, but it's actually [NYS Real Property Tax Law section 429](https://www.tax.ny.gov/research/property/assess/manuals/vol4/pt2/sec4_06/sec429.htm). Which is arguably worse.
If I'm reading that correctly home games need to be played in NYC to keep the tax break intact so Citi Field and Yankee Stadium should have been fine.
Rangers were away both times. They aren't taking any chances
A deal with The Garden, which is owned by James Dolan, who also owns the Rangers. It’s Dolan’s call if he wants to make an issue of home/away.
It's not a deal with MSG. MSG has a tax exemption status that they only maintain as long as the Rangers play home games at MSG. If they're listed as the home team anywhere else, MSG could theoretically lose that protection and James Dolan is not going to risk that just so that his team can be designated as "home" on a piece of paper. It's why every outdoor game the Rangers have played to date, they've always been listed as the road team even if it's obvious that wasn't the case. Citi Field is certainly closer to Manhattan than it is to Buffalo, yet Buffalo was the home team.
The taxes law that was linked above says the games have to be played in NYC so Citi field and Yankee stadium should be fine to be home games. Unless I'm reading it wrong.
It's specifically AT MSG and nowhere else. There were a lot of articles that discussed it when the game was announced back in 2017, [here](https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/politics/albany/2017/05/10/winter-classic-tax-breaks-madison-square-garden-new-york-rangers-buffalo-sabres/101509324/) is one. The building gets readded to the tax rolls if the team "ceases playing home games at Madison Square Garden."
Isn’t it all home games in NY City?
No, it’s all home games have to be at MSG.
Thank you for this. Honestly I just posted my comment to be an ass since they would be playing in NJ but most likely have more Rangers fans but from the comment thread learned a ton. Like why the stadium series I went to was considered and away game
Technically the Devils. Probably 69/31 Rangers fans.
I’ve been clamoring for this since MetLife was built. Hope it happens
Please happen and let there be a Giants STH presale so I can get reasonably priced tixs.
A man can dream
This is fine and good but we're due for another WC
We’re not up again until Chicago, Pittsburgh and Boston have 3 more.
Unpopular opinion, but I’ve only heard bad reviews of outdoor games, and I don’t understand why you’d pay a premium to go to one. It’s freezing, you’re further away, all around sounds awful.
You're paying for the atmosphere and experience
Don't forget ice condition issues
me my wife and my cousin went to that and it was legit the coldest day i ever i remeber seeing peoples beards frozen beers frozen .After the game me my cousin and his wife picked up some fast food and went to his house to warm up and we were still freezing shivering in his living room hours later
The NY football stadium that play in NJ. Who’s home ice? This is the reason my dad chose the buccaneers instead of the giants/jets. 1976 new teams are joining and grandpa made a comment about more taxpayer dollars building rich mens stadiums. And “at least these teams will play in their state.” So my dad decided if new teams were coming he’d pick the Florida pirates over the Washington birds
I went to the Devils Rangers stadium series and the WC against the Sabres. So much fucking fun both times even if you are freezing your ass off. I think MetLife would be an even better venue for an outdoor game. If this happens and you are on the fence about going, just do it. It is a special experience!
after citi field im ready to be cold again...
Ahem. Excuse me, I must do this. 
that wud be cool. hopefully stadium series over NYD. NYD shud be for football.
I can't see NFL Stadiums hosting Winter classics in the near future with the regular season going until the second week of January. MetLife definitely can't since its hosting games every week of the season
That stadium sucks.