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About Izod Center

The Izod Center, located at 50 New Jersey Route 120 in East Rutherford, NJ, sits within the Meadowlands Sports Complex beside MetLife Stadium and the American Dream mall. While the arena is currently closed and primarily used for rehearsals and film work, it remains a key part of New Jersey's sports and entertainment history. Here you’ll find an overview of the venue’s layout, historical seating configurations, parking, transportation options, and nearby lodging and dining that can help you plan a visit or assess the site for research or redevelopment context.

Important note: This page reflects historical context and current utilization. For current events, availability, and alternatives, we point guests to our trusted network of venues and partners for seamless ticketing and arrangements.

Seating at the Izod Center has varied by event type—from NBA and NCAA basketball to hockey and large concerts. Historical capacities ranged up to about 20,049 for basketball and 20,000 for concerts, with smaller theater configurations around 7,500. Although events no longer take place on a regular basis at Izod Center, our team can help you explore comparable venues in the region and coordinate tickets, transportation, and stays through our affiliate partners.

  • Transit access includes Meadowlands rail services when events were active, and the area is served by nearby NJ Transit connections to Newark and New York City via the Meadowlands complex.
  • Park-and-ride options were historically available across the Meadowlands complex, offering convenient parking for event days.
  • Nearby hotels and dining options are available through our vetted affiliate partners, designed to simplify planning and curb the hassle of travel to and from events.

If you’re researching the site’s history or planning a future redevelopment assessment, we’ve got you covered with reliable details and a straightforward process to secure the arrangements you need.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location/address: 50 New Jersey Route 120, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 (Meadowlands Sports Complex).
  • Venue type: Indoor multi-purpose arena used for basketball, hockey, and concerts; now closed and used primarily for rehearsals/film work.
  • Capacity (historical): 20,049 for NBA basketball; 20,029 for NCAA basketball; 19,040 for hockey; up to 20,000 for concerts; theater configurations around 7,500.
  • Name history: Brendan Byrne Arena (1981–1996); Continental Airlines Arena (1996–2007); Izod Center (2007–2015); Meadowlands Arena name referenced after 2015 in some contexts.
  • Status: Closed since April 3, 2015; most events moved to Prudential Center; building still stands adjacent to MetLife Stadium and American Dream.
  • Transit: Public transit access via Meadowlands (select events); Meadowlands Rail Line (BetMGM Meadowlands Rail Line).
  • Parking: Park-and-ride parking on the Meadowlands complex; ample parking historically available for events.
  • Notable events/tenants: Home to New Jersey Nets (NBA) 1981–2010, New Jersey Devils (NHL) 1982–2007, Seton Hall Pirates (NCAA) 1985–2007; hosted numerous major concerts and events (e.g., Bruce Springsteen).
  • Current redevelopment: 2025–2026 discussions about demolishing the arena to build a Meadowlands Convention Center; no demolition completed as of now.