www.steinersports.com<\/a>), Steiner chairman Brandon Steiner and Mark Lamping, President and CEO of the New Meadowlands Stadium, announced today. Jets “Sack Exchange” hero Mark Gastineau, wide receiver Wayne Chrebet, and running back Bruce Harper, and three Giants Super Bowl champs – All-Pro running backs Ottis Anderson and Joe Morris, and wide receiver Steve Baker, will lead an on-field “Final Glimpse” of the old Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and preview of the artifacts and collectibles on Thursday, January 14, 2010, at 11:00 AM. <\/p>\r\nCollectors can now purchase pairs of seats and chair backs from Giants Stadium, as well items made from game-used turf, goal posts and yard-markers. Commemorative Final Game ticket collages for both the Giants and Jets are available.<\/p>\r\n
“How cool is it to be able to sit in a seat from Giants Stadium in your office or home,” said Brandon Steiner. “To own those chairs, or a piece of the turf or goal post, is special for every Jets and Giants fan.”<\/p>","link":{"url":"\/3_home_releases.php?id=19","text":"Click here for the full press release."}},{"large":"\/uploads\/mediawall\/image\/thumbs\/2ff5f14922-ed7f745727fd9bcd768f5767fc45ce8de7f7b557.jpg","caption":"New Meadowlands Stadium Selected as Finalist in USA Bid to Host FIFA World Cup","subtitle":"FIFA President, Sepp Blatter at New Meadowlands Stadium for a site-visit in July 2009","content":"
The New Meadowlands Stadium, future home of the New York Giants and New York Jets, received the USA Bid Committee’s soccer seal of approval today, as the highly anticipated venue became one of 18 locations named as potential host site in the United States Soccer Federation’s bid for the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup in 2018 or 2022.<\/p>\r\n
“We are honored to be included in this historic bid to bring the World Cup back to the United States,” said Mark Lamping, President and CEO of New Meadowlands Stadium Company. “With this selection, the U.S. Soccer Federation and its USA Bid Committee are confirming our belief that the New Meadowlands Stadium will be an outstanding venue to showcase soccer at its highest level. We are honored to possibly serve the United States and World Cup fans from throughout the world in the future.”<\/p>","link":{"url":"\/3_home_releases.php?id=17","text":"Click here for the full press release."}},{"large":"\/uploads\/mediawall\/image\/thumbs\/2ff5f14922-nightbird_0411.jpg","caption":"New Meadowlands Stadium Receives Official Green Light from NFL to Bid for Super Bowl","subtitle":"New Meadowlands Stadium Announces Super Bowl Bid for 2014","content":"
After receiving preliminary approval to bid from the National Football League, the future home of the New York Jets and New York Giants is mounting a full-scale campaign to capture the hosting rights for Super Bowl 2014, the New Meadowlands Stadium Company announced today, December 17th, 2009.<\/p>
The new stadium, which plays host to its first NFL season in 2010, got the go-ahead from the NFL owners' Super Bowl Advisory Committee. The committee approved the New Meadowlands Stadium's application to bid despite the traditional requirement that Super Bowl host regions have a minimum temperature of 50 degrees or a climate-controlled indoor stadium with the understanding that the bid would be a unique, once-only circumstance based on the opportunity to celebrate the new stadium and the great heritage and history of the NFL in the New York region.<\/p>
"The National Football League and our organization are blessed with a great tradition in the metropolitan New York region, and the Giants and Jets new home is a continuation of that tradition," said John Mara, President and CEO of the New York Giants.<\/p>","link":{"url":"\/3_home_releases.php?id=15","text":"Click here for the full press release."}},{"large":"\/uploads\/mediawall\/image\/thumbs\/8b0394beb1-12.8.09NMS_031.jpg","caption":"Finishing of the Field Ceremony December 8th, 2009","subtitle":"New Meadowlands Stadium Nears Completion and Readies for 2010 Opening with Celebratory Installation of FieldTurf","content":"
New Meadowlands Stadium became one step closer to completion on December 8th, 2009 following a major round of installation of the new FieldTurf, which featured a unique assist from NY Giants and NY Jets fans.
Anticipation for the inaugural season at New Meadowlands Stadium grew as enthusiastic fans of both the NY Jets and NY Giants, about 100 collectively, set aside their longstanding team affiliations and joined together to participate in the installation. Led by team owners, John Mara and Woody Johnson and Jets and Giants players, fans helped to spread the field's infill, placing their own personal touches on the field. Representatives from FieldTurf, the official surface supplier for New Meadowlands Stadium, were also present.
“Throughout the design of the New Meadowlands Stadium, we have enforced a commitment to state-of-the-art facilities, and our FieldTurf is no exception,” said Mark Lamping, President and CEO of the New Meadowlands Stadium Company. “We are thrilled to continue our existing partnership with FieldTurf, and celebrate the final installation of the most modernized, innovative playing field in the industry.”<\/p>","movie":"\/uploads\/mediawall\/video\/field.flv","link":{"url":"\/3_home_releases.php?id=14","text":"Click here for the full press release."}},{"large":"\/uploads\/mediawall\/image\/thumbs\/2ff5f14922-Bam-Wink-NOW.jpg","caption":"The Must See Music Festival of the Summer","subtitle":"The Must See Music Festival of the Summer.","content":"
Bamboozle, a phenomenon born on the east coast five years ago, is officially THE must see music festival of the summer. Bamboozle 2010 is the only place to watch over two hundred of the most talked about bands in pop, punk, mainstream, emo and more perform live on nine stages for two days. Along with an all star roster the 5th installment of Bamboozle still includes all of the features that have become a part of the Bamboozle experience. The world famous vendor village returns and will be showcasing cutting edge clothing companies, band merch, top record labels, and tons of Bamboozle surprises. Bamboozle brings the future of music to the world's stage while connecting bands and fans for a celebration unlike any other. Hoodwink starts off the weekend on April 30th and Paramore is confirmed for May 1st and Weezer is confirmed for May 2nd.<\/p>","sale":{"msg":"On Sale Now","url":"http:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/Meadowlands-Sports-Complex-tickets-East-Rutherford\/venue\/1238"}},{"large":"\/uploads\/mediawall\/image\/thumbs\/2ff5f14922-rutgers.jpg","caption":"Rutgers-Army to Meet in New Meadowlands Stadium in 2010","subtitle":"Rutgers-Army to Meet in New Meadowlands Stadium in 2010.","content":"
Rutgers and Army will compete in the first college football game between Football Bowl Subdivision members at the New Meadowlands Stadium, Rutgers Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Tim Pernetti and New Meadowlands Stadium Company President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Lamping announced on Nov. 5th, 2009..
The Scarlet Knights will meet the Black Knights on October 16, 2010 for what will be the 37th matchup between the teams and their 10th game in the Meadowlands.
“This is a tremendous opportunity for Rutgers and we are thankful to our friends at the New Meadowlands Stadium Corporation, along with the Jets and Giants for their partnership,\" said Pernetti. “We have witnessed first-hand the construction of the New Meadowlands Stadium and we are looking forward to competing during the inaugural season at the state-of-the-art facility.\"<\/p>","link":{"url":"\/3_home_releases.php?id=12","text":"Click here for the full press release."}},{"large":"\/uploads\/mediawall\/image\/thumbs\/2ff5f14922-u2-concert.jpg","caption":"New Meadowlands Stadium to Host U2 360\u00b0 North American Tour on July 19","subtitle":"New Meadowlands Stadium Welcomes U2 in Summer 2010.","content":"
Irish rock band U2 will appear at the New Meadowlands Stadium, future home of the New York Giants and New York Jets, on July 19, 2010.
\"U2 has a history with the Meadowlands, having played two nights of sold-out shows at Giants Stadium in September 2009, drawing the venue’s largest ever crowd of 84,472 fans,\" said Mark Lamping, President and Chief Executive Officer of the New Meadowlands Stadium Co. \"We are thrilled to welcome the legendary band for yet another historic show.\"
\"Our new stadium is not only going to be the place to see great NFL football games, but where the top bands in the world will perform,\" said Woody Johnson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the New York Jets. \"Having U2 play in our new building will be yet another reason for our fans to come out and experience our new world-class entertainment venue.\"<\/p>","link":{"url":"\/3_home_releases.php?id=11","text":"Click here for the full press release."},"sale":{"msg":"On Sale Now","url":"http:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/New-Meadowlands-Stadium-tickets-East-Rutherford\/venue\/1233"}},{"large":"\/uploads\/mediawall\/image\/thumbs\/2ff5f14922-bon-jovi.jpg","caption":"Home of NY Jets and NY Giants to Welcome New Jersey's Native Band on May 26, 27 & 29","subtitle":"Bon Jovi will perform the first ever concert at New Meadowlands Stadium.","content":"
Bon Jovi will perform the first concert in New Meadowlands Stadium, the New York Giants and New York Jets announced at surprise performance on Oct. 22nd, held at the Stadium site for 5,000 fan club contest winners.
The band, comprised of New Jersey natives Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, David Bryan and Tico Torres, performed an exclusive set for a select group of fans on-site at the New Meadowlands Stadium at the Oct. 22nd announcement. New York Jets Chairman and CEO Woody Johnson and New York Giants President and CEO John Mara were in attendance, as was the President and CEO of the New Meadowlands Stadium Mark Lamping. WPLJ-FM DJ Race Taylor served as the event host and emcee.<\/p>","link":{"url":"\/3_home_releases.php?id=10","text":"Click here for the full press release."},"sale":{"msg":"On Sale Now","url":"http:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/New-Meadowlands-Stadium-tickets-East-Rutherford\/venue\/1233"}},{"large":"\/uploads\/mediawall\/image\/thumbs\/2ff5f14922-lax2.jpg","caption":"Konica Minolta Big City Classic Features Five of the Top 10 College Lacrosse Teams in the Nation for 2010","subtitle":"Big City Classic comes to Tri-State area.","content":"
The biggest day in lacrosse's regular season just got bigger, as the field for the Konica Minolta Big City Classic (April 10, 2010) features three of the top five teams in the country and five of the Top 10, according to Inside Lacrosse's Face-Off Yearbook, which was released this week.
Syracuse, the two-time defending NCAA Champion and winner of 11 titles since taking its first in 1983, is second behind Duke in the national rankings going into the season, followed by Virginia (No. 3), North Carolina (No. 4), Princeton (No. 8) and Hofstra (No. 10). The University of Delaware - the sixth and final NCAA team participating at the event - was rated as the 29th-best team in Division I by the publication.
The Konica Minolta Big City Classic, which saw a regular season lacrosse-only record crowd of 22,308 fans pack into Giants Stadium in its inaugural year in 2009, kicks off at 1 p.m. at the New Meadowlands Stadium.<\/p>","link":{"url":"\/3_home_releases.php?id=8","text":"Click here for the full press release."},"sale":{"msg":"On Sale Now","url":"http:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/New-Meadowlands-Stadium-tickets-East-Rutherford\/venue\/1233"}},{"large":"\/uploads\/mediawall\/image\/thumbs\/2ff5f14922-large1.jpg","caption":"New Meadowlands Rail Line Opening","subtitle":"New rail line provides game day service for New Meadowlands Stadium.","content":"
Governor Jon S. Corzine inaugurated new rail service to the Meadowlands Sports Complex today, launching an era of travel convenience for the millions of New Jersey residents and visitors who attend year-round events at the Meadowlands.
Dozens of officials and guests, including players from the New York Jets and New York Giants, joined the Governor for the train ride, which originated in Hoboken and finished with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Meadowlands Station.
'NJ TRANSIT rail service, with its ability to move thousands of people in a safe and efficient manner, is a natural fit for one of New Jersey's premiere spectator sport and concert locations,' Governor Corzine said. 'This line will play an increasingly important role in the development of green transportation practices by helping fans avoid traffic congestion, resulting in fewer cars on our roadways and reduced emissions.'<\/p>","link":{"url":"\/3_home_releases.php?id=6","text":"Click here for the full press release."}},{"large":"\/uploads\/mediawall\/image\/thumbs\/2ff5f14922-large2.jpg","caption":"New Meadowlands Stadium to Host Select Syracuse University Football Games in 2012, 2014, and 2016","subtitle":"Syracuse University signs 3-game partnership with New Meadowlands Stadium; USC, Notre Dame to visit northeast.","content":"
Mark Lamping, CEO of New Meadowlands Stadium Corporation and Dr. Daryl Gross, Syracuse University Director of Athletics, announced on Aug. 18th that the New Meadowlands Stadium will host select Syracuse University football games in 2012, 2014 and 2016.
New Meadowlands Stadium will host Syracuse University vs. University of Southern California on September 8, 2012; vs. Notre Dame on September 27, 2014; and vs. Notre Dame on September 3, 2016.
'We designed New Meadowlands Stadium to accommodate a variety of games, sporting events and concerts,' said Mark Lamping, CEO of New Meadowlands Stadium Company. 'We are thrilled to host Syracuse University, a school with rich and time-honored athletic tradition, and we likewise welcome the Orange to be a part of New Meadowlands history.'<\/p>","link":{"url":"\/3_home_releases.php?id=7","text":"Click here for the full press release."}},{"large":"\/uploads\/mediawall\/image\/thumbs\/2ff5f14922-large3.jpg","caption":"Navy to Host Notre Dame at New Meadowlands Stadium","subtitle":"Navy to host Notre Dame at New Meadowlands Stadium.","content":"
Exciting college football action comes to the nation’s newest stadium as Navy battles Notre Dame on Saturday, October 23 at 12 noon. Don’t miss your chance to witness two iconic teams as they meet in the Meadowlands for the first time since 2004.<\/p>\r\n
Navy is coming off a 10-4 campaign, including a seventh-consecutive Commander-In-Chief's Trophy and a victory over Missouri in the Texas Bowl. The Mids were one of 21 teams with ten or more wins in 2009.<\/p>\r\n
Notre Dame is coming off a 6-6 season and will be led by their new head coach Brian Kelly, who was named 2009 national Coach of the Year after a 12-0 season at Cincinnati. Kelly was named as Notre Dame’s 29th<\/sup> head football coach on December 10, 2009.<\/p>\r\nPlease Check Backl for on-sale date and time. Ticket Prices: $150, $110, $90, $70<\/p>","link":{"url":"\/3_home_releases.php?id=4","text":"Click here for the full press release."}},{"large":"\/uploads\/mediawall\/image\/thumbs\/2ff5f14922-large5.jpg","caption":"New Meadowlands Stadium Premium Suites","subtitle":"The New Meadowlands Stadium is the sensational year-round setting for NFL football, special events and entertainment that will provide an unforgettable experience.","content":"
The New Meadowlands Stadium is the sensational year-round setting for NFL football, special events and entertainment that will provide an unforgettable experience. Nowhere will this experience be more memorable than in the New Meadowlands Stadium Clubs and Suites.
New Meadowlands Stadium's five premium lounges span over 130,000 square feet and include such distinct features as on-field patios, a post-game interview room, martini lounge, brick pizza oven, fire places, celebrity chef cooking areas, innovative technology and much more.
With nearly 100 more premium suites than in the current stadium, the New Meadowlands Stadium suites have something for everyone. Ranging from 16-24 seats and set on four different levels all providing exceptional sight lines at prime locations, the New Meadowlands Stadium suites are the best seats in the house.<\/p>"}];