Harrison, NJ · Capacity: 25,000
A 25,000-seat purpose-built soccer stadium in Harrison, NJ, widely regarded as one of the best venues in MLS. Just a quick PATH train ride from Manhattan, with excellent sightlines and a European-style atmosphere.
This soccer-specific stadium in Harrison, New Jersey is the home of the New York Red Bulls, a steep, covered ground with the Manhattan skyline rising beyond it and one of MLS's most atmospheric supporter cultures.
It's a quick PATH train from Manhattan, just outside Newark.
Below are the New York-area stays, restaurants and bars fans use around the stadium.
Hotels, bars, restaurants and things to do near Red Bull Arena in Harrison — every pick web-researched and source-cited, closest to the stadium first.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Garden State Ultras and Empire Supporters Club create one of MLS's most authentic supporter atmospheres in the Red Bull Arena end sections, with tifo displays, coordinated chants, and 90 minutes of standing, jumping fan energy that rivals European football culture. Sitting in or near the supporter sections at Red Bull Arena transforms an MLS match into a genuinely passionate football experience.
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.
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Structured facts on this page (capacity, opening year, architect, ownership) are compiled from public reference databases and verified against venue coordinates.
Spike Lee, Kevin Bacon, Tracy Morgan have been spotted at Red Bull Arena.
Red Bull Arena has a capacity of 25,000 people.
Red Bull Arena opened in 2010. It was designed by Rossetti Architects.
Red Bull New York, Gotham FC play home games at Red Bull Arena in Harrison.
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