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Red Bull Arena

Harrison, NJ

Capacity: 25,000

Where to Stay in Harrison

Courtyard by Marriott Newark Downtown

The Courtyard by Marriott Newark Downtown is the most practical base for Red Bulls fans visiting from out of town, a reliable full-service hotel a short walk from Newark Penn Station that provides easy PATH train access to Red Bull Arena in Harrison and straightforward connections to Manhattan for pre- and post-match exploration. The hotel's proximity to Newark's Ironbound district puts some of the best Portuguese food in America within comfortable walking distance, and the competitive room rates compared to Manhattan hotels make it the smart sports-travel choice for Red Bulls match weekends.

Element Harrison-Newark

Modern Westin Element hotel directly adjacent to Red Bull Arena with stadium-view rooms and eco-friendly amenities. The closest hotel to the pitch, it's the ultimate stay for visiting MLS fans and supporters groups who want to roll out of bed and walk straight to match day.

Hampton Inn Harrison-Newark

Convenient modern hotel in Harrison's waterfront district just steps from Red Bull Arena and the PATH train to Manhattan. A solid value stay for visiting MLS supporters who want to be close to the pitch and still have easy access to New York City attractions.

Hyatt House Jersey City

Modern extended-stay hotel with Manhattan skyline views and easy PATH train access to Harrison and Newark. Red Bulls match attendees and MetLife-bound fans use this as a comfortable New Jersey base with full kitchens, rooftop pool, and waterfront dining nearby.

The Harrison

Modern hotel in Harrison's waterfront development steps from Red Bull Arena and the PATH train to Manhattan. The most convenient stay for MLS fans attending Red Bulls matches with easy access to New York City's attractions.

Where to Eat in Harrison

Casa Vasca

Authentic Spanish and Basque restaurant in Newark's Ironbound district, a short walk from Red Bull Arena, serving paella, tapas, and sangria since 1963. A natural match for soccer fans attending NYRB matches, bringing old-world European football dining culture to match days.

Catas Restaurant

Celebrated Portuguese seafood restaurant in Newark's Ironbound neighborhood, minutes from Red Bull Arena across the Passaic River. The rodizio-style seafood feasts and grilled octopus are legendary among NYRB supporters who make the pre-match trek to Ferry Street a match-day tradition.

Fernandes Steakhouse

Acclaimed Brazilian-Portuguese steakhouse in Newark's Ironbound district serving sizzling rodizio-style meats, seafood platters, and sangria. A short walk from Red Bull Arena, it's the ultimate pre-match feast for NYRB supporters who want to load up on protein before cheering on their team.

Ferry Street — Newark Portuguese District

Ferry Street in Newark's Ironbound district — a short walk or PATH train ride from Red Bull Arena — is one of America's great Portuguese and Spanish restaurant districts, where the extraordinary concentration of Old World restaurants serves soccer fans heading to and from Red Bull Arena with the most authentic Iberian food outside Europe. Casa Vasca, Fernandes Steak House, and dozens of neighbouring establishments have fed generations of soccer fans whose love of the beautiful game connects naturally to the Iberian cultures that produced it. The Ironbound's match-day atmosphere, with Portuguese flags and soccer jerseys visible in every restaurant window, is one of American soccer's most distinctive environments.

Ironbound District, Newark

A short walk from Red Bull Arena, Newark's legendary Ironbound District is packed with authentic Portuguese and Spanish restaurants serving massive plates of bacalhau, grilled meats, and sangria that fuel Red Bulls fans before every home match. Locals and visiting supporters alike treat a meal here as a non-negotiable part of the Red Bull Arena experience.

Ironbound Public Market

The Ironbound neighborhood's thriving public market reflects Newark's Portuguese and Brazilian heritage, offering pastel de nata, bacalhau croquettes, and espresso that Red Bulls fans have made a pre-match ritual. Walking through the market before crossing to Red Bull Arena gives visitors an authentic taste of one of New Jersey's most culturally distinctive neighborhoods.

Porta

Trendy wood-fired pizzeria in the growing Iron District near Red Bull Arena with creative pies and a buzzing atmosphere. A top pregame option for Red Bulls fans looking for quality food before MLS matches.

Seabra's Marisqueira

Seabra's Marisqueira on Ferry Street in the Ironbound is Newark's most celebrated Portuguese seafood restaurant, where clam cataplana, grilled octopus, and house-made lupini beans have fueled Red Bulls fans before matches for decades. The family-run institution embodies the Ironbound community spirit that makes this neighborhood the best pre-game dining destination in New Jersey soccer.

Best Bars in Harrison

Barcade Newark

The original Barcade concept expanded to Newark's Ironbound, combining classic arcade games with a curated craft beer selection. Near Red Bull Arena, it's become a popular pre-match gathering spot for younger NYRB supporters looking for fun and drinks before kickoff.

Catas Bar & Lounge

Catas Bar & Lounge reflects Harrison's deep Portuguese-American roots with a lively atmosphere that buzzes during Red Bulls matches and international soccer broadcasts. The Ironbound neighborhood vibe makes it feel like a European football pub transplanted to New Jersey.

Corkscrew Bar

Intimate wine and cocktail bar on Ferry Street in Newark's Ironbound neighborhood, offering a curated wine list and creative cocktails. A sophisticated pre-match option near Red Bull Arena for soccer fans who prefer wine over beer before kickoff.

Departed Soles Brewing Company

Inclusive craft brewery near Red Bull Arena specializing in gluten-free and traditional beers in an industrial-chic taproom. NY Red Bulls fans and concert-goers at the arena grab pre-match pints at this Jersey City favorite known for its creative brews and community vibe.

Left Field Bar and Grill, Harrison

Left Field Bar and Grill on Harrison Avenue is the unofficial pregame headquarters for Red Bulls supporters, a welcoming neighbourhood bar where the soccer conversation starts hours before kickoff and where the mix of local Harrison residents and visiting fans from across the New York metro creates one of MLS's most genuine pregame atmospheres. Cold New Jersey craft beers, solid pub food, and the easy five-minute walk to Red Bull Arena make it the obvious first stop for any Red Bulls match-day itinerary. The staff's knowledge of Red Bulls history and MLS rivalries is encyclopedic.

Mod Cup Coffee

Beloved craft coffee roaster in nearby Jersey City with a welcoming atmosphere and expertly pulled espresso. A pre-match caffeine stop for Red Bulls supporters who prefer a flat white to a pregame beer.

Porto Restaurant & Sports Bar

Porto in the Ironbound District of Newark is the unofficial Red Bulls supporters' local for fans who walk the short Passaic River bridge from Red Bull Arena after home matches. The Portuguese-influenced bar stocks Sagres on draft, airs every major soccer broadcast, and has the kind of lived-in atmosphere that makes visiting away-end supporters feel instantly welcome.

Fan Attractions in Harrison

Harrison PATH Station Area

The cluster of bars and sports pubs between the Harrison PATH station and Red Bull Arena forms one of MLS's best pregame corridors, where Red Bulls scarves and jerseys pack every stool hours before kickoff. The easy PATH connection from Manhattan means New York City fans pour in to join the local regulars for a seamless matchday experience.

Ironbound District Pre-Match Walk

Walk through Newark's Ironbound District, a vibrant Portuguese, Brazilian, and Spanish neighborhood just across the Passaic River from Red Bull Arena. The pre-match atmosphere on Ferry Street features soccer bars, churrascarias, and passionate fans gathering before matches.

Jersey City Waterfront Sports Fan Walk

The Jersey City PATH station waterfront walkway offers some of the most dramatic Manhattan skyline views available at no cost, making it a popular pre-match walk for Red Bulls fans combining a Hudson River ferry ride with a soccer experience. The route from Exchange Place through Liberty State Park connects to the Red Bull Arena area via transit in under 30 minutes.

NY Red Bulls Academy Viewing

The Red Bulls' training complex near Red Bull Arena occasionally opens academy and reserve team matches to the public, giving hardcore soccer fans a chance to spot the next generation of talent. Watching a development match in an intimate setting before the main team plays is a favorite activity of devoted Red Bulls supporters.

Passaic River Tailgate Bridge Walk

The walk across the Passaic River bridge from Newark Penn Station to Red Bull Arena has become one of MLS's most celebrated pregame rituals, a five-minute crossing where thousands of Red Bulls supporters converge on match days in a river of red-and-white that builds collective excitement with every step toward the stadium. The bridge walk's compact geography concentrates the energy of the supporter culture beautifully, and the view of the stadium growing larger as you cross the river is one of American soccer's most satisfying match-day approaches. The supporter groups often use the bridge as a gathering and chanting point before the march to the gates.

Pre-Match Supporter March

Before home Red Bulls matches, supporter groups gather in Harrison's local bars and march to Red Bull Arena in a colorful procession of scarves, flags, and drums that captures the authentic European soccer atmosphere transplanted to New Jersey. First-time visitors are encouraged to join in for an unforgettable pregame ritual.

Attraction

Red Bull Arena

One of MLS's finest purpose-built soccer stadiums, Red Bull Arena offers intimate sightlines and a raucous supporter culture led by the Empire Supporters Club in the north end. The stadium's location directly on the PATH train makes it one of the most transit-accessible venues in American soccer.

Attraction

Red Bull Arena — NY Red Bulls

Red Bull Arena in Harrison is widely regarded as MLS's finest dedicated soccer stadium, an intimate 25,000-seat purpose-built ground where the New York Red Bulls' passionate supporter section — the Garden State Ultras and Viking Army — create an atmosphere that consistently rivals anything in North American soccer. The stadium's steep rake puts every seat close to the pitch in a way that generic NFL venues can never achieve for soccer, and Red Bull's investment in both the physical plant and the team has made it a benchmark for MLS stadium design. Crossing the Passaic River from Newark Penn Station on game day is one of American soccer's best short journeys.

Attraction

Red Bull Arena Tour

Tour Red Bull Arena, the 25,000-seat soccer-specific stadium widely regarded as one of the best in MLS. The European-style ground features steep seating close to the pitch, a roof covering all seats, and the South Ward supporters' section.