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About Meadowlands Racetrack

Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment (formerly Meadowlands Racetrack) is a dynamic venue located at 1 Racetrack Drive, East Rutherford, NJ 07073. Nestled within the Meadowlands Sports Complex, this versatile destination combines world-class horse racing with flexible indoor and outdoor event spaces, a FanDuel Sportsbook, and turnkey dining options. Whether you’re planning a corporate gathering, a private celebration, or attending high-profile races like the Hambletonian or Meadowlands Pace, we’ve got you covered with thoughtful space layouts, easy access, and practical connections to hotels and dining in nearby Secaucus, Rutherford, and East Rutherford.

Security, accessibility, and convenience are part of the everyday at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment. From expansive outdoor areas like Backyard (capacity 10,000) to intimate private rooms such as Gallery and Skybox Suites, the venue offers a range of configurations to fit your event. Parking is on-site within the Meadowlands Sports Complex, with NJ Transit bus service (160 and 703) that stops inside the complex. Whether you’re scouting for the thrill of live racing or planning a private event around a marquee race weekend, you’ll find straightforward options and dependable support here.

Explore lodging and dining nearby with curated recommendations from trusted partners to secure comfortable stays and excellent meals during your visit. We’re your easy, no-fuss connection to the best Meadowlands experience—because you’ve got a guy who can help secure the right seats, spaces, and arrangements.

Venue highlights include diverse spaces like Backyard (10,000 capacity, outdoor), West Deck (up to 400), East Deck (50), Gallery (90 seats), Trackside (250), Skybox Suites (20–150), Trotters, Lounge, and Rooftop Terrace, all positioned to offer optimal views of the racing action. The complex also houses the FanDuel Sportsbook for a modern wagering and viewing experience. For group events, private spaces range from around 50 to 400 seated guests, with many rooms adaptable to both corporate and celebratory occasions. The Meadowlands has hosted notable events and figures, reflecting its long-standing role as a premier New Jersey venue.

Plan your visit with confidence: convenient parking on-site, straightforward transit via I-95 Western Spur Exit 16W, and NJ Transit bus service (160, 703) serving the site with stops inside the complex. Nearby hotels such as Fairfield Inn East Rutherford Meadowlands, SpringHill Suites East Rutherford Meadowlands/Carlstadt, and The Park Hotel at Meadowlands provide comfortable options for guests. From racing fans to corporate clients, Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment offers a practical, reliable backdrop for events and experiences in the greater New York metropolitan area.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Current name and location: Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment, 1 Racetrack Drive, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 (Meadowlands Sports Complex).
  • Venue type: Horse racing track plus a versatile event venue with indoor spaces (Gallery, Skybox Suites, Lounge, Trotters) and outdoor areas (Backyard, East/West Decks) and a FanDuel Sportsbook.
  • Capacity highlights: Backyard outdoor space capacity 10,000; overall event spaces support up to about 10,000 standing; private spaces range from ~50 to ~400 seated (e.g., Gallery seats 90).
  • Seating/chart details: Floor plan shows multiple named spaces including Backyard, Trackside, Pink Skyboxes, Gallery, Lounge, Trotters, West/East Decks, Rooftop Terrace and Skybox Suites; some spaces overlook racing action.
  • Parking and transit: On-site parking within the Meadowlands Sports Complex; accessible via I-95 Western Spur Exit 16W; NJ Transit bus service (160 and 703) serves the site with stops inside the complex.
  • Nearby hotels: Fairfield Inn East Rutherford Meadowlands (nearby), SpringHill Suites East Rutherford Meadowlands/Carlstadt, The Park Hotel at Meadowlands (nearby).
  • Notable events hosted: Hambletonian, Meadowlands Pace, and other large events; the venue has hosted high-profile private events (e.g., Clinton in 2012, Gloria Gaynor in 2013).
  • Renaming and demolition: Rebranded from Meadowlands Racetrack to Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment; old grandstand demolished in 2022 after a 2013 rebuild.
  • Facilities and spaces (example capacities): Backyard 10,000; Gallery 90; East Deck 50; West Deck 400; Skybox Suites 20–150; Trackside 250.