Red Bull Arena

Red Bull Arena is the best! The security is top-​notch, the food and drink selection is amazing! Slushy Lime-​a-​Ritas, YES PLEASE! And nachos. The red bull games are so much fun and my fiancée and I really are looking forward to the season starting again in March ! Vamos Metro!

Finally attended my first Red Bulls game the other night! This stadium truly is really nice!
Seats were comfy but lacking a cup holder. I know this is not always standard at stadiums but it should be so I don’t need to pick my expensive ($ 13) plastic-​cup-​o-​Heineken up off the ground every time someone walks by!
Snacks were not cheap but not grossly overpriced either– $ 7nachos w/​cheese & $ 5 churros– both yummy! Plus my bro purchased some sort of family pack of tix which included a $ 5 food & bev voucher for each of us. Fun place for a family outing indeed!
Parking lots surrounding the joint are on gravel and not paved. $ 20 if you opt to drive as my family did but the FIANCÈ and I took the Path from JC as it was super quick and easy to get there from the Harrison station which is just across the street. You basically walk the length of a big parking lot.
Ladies– be warned that you will need to CHECK any purse bigger than the size of a clutch. Clear bags accepted if you just so happen to have one.
Bathrooms were clean and there were many to choose from on the main mezzanine (100’s level).
Go and have a great time!

Great venue for soccer (or football depending on where you’re from).
It really makes a huge difference to watch a match in a true soccer stadium. The sight lines are excellent and the food/​amenities here are pretty solid. There’s something to be said about watching in a dedicated stadium versus a bigger joint that’s re-​purposed without much though to ideal line of sight etc.
Transportation here is pretty easy IMO, either via train or car. Parking does seem to be at a premium but it’s good that there are easy transit options outside of driving.

There were staffs giving out free t-​shirts, and I was standing right in front of them and they wouldn’t give one to me. Then they threw the t-​shirts (so that I wouldn’t get one), but those 2 staffs had weak arms and didn’t throw far, my husband stood behind me caught it. Then those 2 guys laughed and said loudly, «we didn’t mean to give it to you.» We were the only Asians there (surrounding these 2 staffs), and it’s obvious that the stadium staffs were racist.
We never go back again.
The free Red Bull t-​shirt is nonetheless very good for wiping floor though.

Beautiful area, but here are definitely some issues here.
We wen’t for a Red Bulls II vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds game and they accommodated our request to sit in the endzone… and all of that.
2 complaints:
— We had to be in out seats at the 80^th minute, and stay there until the end of the game and wait till the Red Bulls fans had left. Apparently there’s a safety issue here but. come on. We’re all adults right? That really shows how mature the home fans are…
— They stopped serving beer at the end of half time!!! I would have bought at least 2 more before the end of the game. It also didn’t help that the game went into over time (30 min). So it was basically like they went the entire duration of a soccer match without selling beer. Disappointing…

Everything is great but the fact that they open your drink for you and have the audacity to keep the cap to your very overpriced $ 5 soda is ridiculous. Frankly wanted to give them 1 star for the inconvenience of having to constantly hold my soda upright and having it go flat in a matter of minutes.

Red Bull arena is a great place to see a soccer game. Parking is a bit confusing and painful going in as traffic is restricted, but we got out pretty quick. It’s also right next to the path train. The area doesn’t have much around thee than brand new condos that look untouched, so food is pretty limited. The beer selection inside is good, not terribly expensive for a sporting arena, and you get big cans that last through a whole half. The stadium is modern and nice and has good views from most areas. Food inside is also pricey and lines are a bit slow, so get there early.

We had a great time at the game. The only reason why it’s 4 stars rather than 5 is because the prices for food and drinks are insanely expensive. Eat before you go!!! (Or tailgate) … That said, every single staff member in the entire facility from outside to inside were extremely nice! That made it even more fun. Plus they won 4 – 1!
Oh and for some reason, when you buy a water, they open it up for you but you’re not allowed to have the cap back. So I guess bring your own caps??? So stupid.

I wish NEW JERSEY would be part of the Red Bulls name since the stadium is in Harrison.
I got a free ticket from a coworker and I’ve always wanted to check it out. I like that this stadium is meant for soccer and not a mega stadium for Football or Hot 97 Summer jam.
$ 13 for a large can beer but there’s a lot of selections to pick from. $ 30 for a Red Bulls scarf to make believe I’m a fan. $ 5 Churro.
Tailgating is not great here.
Very walkable from the PATH and Newark Penn is doable as well.

Bought season tickets this year. Love the arena, spacious seats, very very clean and loads of restrooms .
Food is decent would be better if it was hot. I received cold food on more than one occasion .
Beers are good and cold and 10 $ and 7 $ is better than most arenas .
Love the arena just have to fix certain things.

I love this stadium, all stadiums should be built like this. There isn’t a bad seat in the house. I like to sit across from the Red Bull fans so I can see the show they put on — they really add to the game. There is a lot of parking near the stadium we do end up walking quite a distance but it is well worth it and my Fitbit thanks me. I would love to see more exit routes getting out of the area but that has nothing to do with the stadium. Back to the stadium! Food and drink are overpriced but that is to be expected. The bathrooms are very clean — I was really dreading using it but was pleasantly surprised. They also gave out towels this last time I went which was a really nice souvenir! I went with my husband for the Red Bulls vs. NYCFC game, it was very exciting. Prior to this game we were deciding if we were going to be Bulls fans or NYCFC — we are definitely still Red Bulls fans and it will stay that way and the stadium really makes a difference. This was our second time there and we had a great time on both occasions.

As an avid sports fan I am at a ton of arenas. Overall Red Bull Arena is now at the top of my list.
First off… Parking is only $ 10. Carpool and it’ll be chump change. Lots are clean and an easy out. The tailgates are fun yet controlled.
Easy to navigate around the area and quick to get inside.
Not a bad seat in the house! Had a great view and the atmosphere was great.
Food wise I had street tacos from a stand. They were awesome. Chicken fingers and fries were great too.
Wonderful experience and great staff!

Been a few times now. Couple of things for newbies
1– every seat in the house has an awesome view from the cheap seats or the boxes or right at the base of action
2– parking is easy. Behind path station &10 event parking. After event everyone leaves via route 21
3-​mass transit is even easier — get yourself to Newark penn or journal square or WTC or secaucus. then take path to Harrison
It’s on the Newark /​WTC line — easy peasy
4– spend the day lunching and bar hopping in ironbound and walk over is a great option
5– concessions are concessions. If you want a beer is $ 10. Sorry dude

Where has this place been?! It’s dope! I recommend everyone catch a game here next season bc it’s a ton of fun. Here’s the dela dela…
Pros:
* Place is gorgeous. Makes you forget you’re in the murder capital of NJ!
* Easy to get to your seat
* Good beer selection
* Very easy in/​out
* Police helping with traffic on the way out
* Not a bad seat in the house
Cons:
* Parking… Yikes. Does it exist? We found a lot across a bridge and parked there.
* No cup holders near the seats
* They blocked Ruggy from walking onto the field. Cooler if they let the man roam, ya know?!
That’s it! Head on down, soccer fan or not.

Impressive arena with well-​maintained facilities and subsidized $ 2.50 Red Bulls (if you need your taurine fix). Decent concession stands, and the flow of people to and from the stands was generally orderly. They could use some more interesting beers, but they do have a Stella cider (!).
I came for a Red Bulls-​Seattle game, and the stadium was packed with a great atmosphere. The fans are great, a diverse crowd with seriously intense sections behind the goal.
Easy to get to via PATH from NYC (about an hour with the Newark connect).

This is such a great arena in a great location. I take the Path to get here and it is quick and painless.
The stadium itself is always so clean and no matter where you sit you feel close to the game. All of the employees greet you and are so welcoming. The prices of the food are a little high, so I would recommend eating before you come. The atmosphere is great because the fans love their team.
Overall the stadium is excellent. Go Red Bulls!

Edit 11÷13÷14 — Whatever you do, DO NOT enter your phone number when you purchase tickets for any Red Bulls event. I now get calls every day, sometimes two or three a day to ask me if I want to buy tickets or a season pass for next year, despite saying ‘no’ loud and clear. Luckily, I used a Google Voice number so I can just foward calls to voicemail until they tire out. But the persistance is unreal. If I want to buy tickets, I’ll buy tickets. This makes me want to drop the review to 3 stars so badly because of how unreasonably annoying it is, but I won’t because that’s piss poor management of the brand and has nothing to do with the arena itself. But heed the advice. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR REAL NUMBER WITH THIS COMPANY.
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Going to a live sports event, especially an outdoor one that tends to be in an isolated arena, is often more of a pain in the ass than it’s worth. Red Bulls Arena, despite being a little too far from NYC for my tastes (but I’ll touch on that later, it’s not so bad), has a lot going for it that makes coming here and enjoying the game possible.
What I Like :
–I ‘m a Red Bulls fan but I never really paid much attention to American football clubs until I came to a game here. There’s an energy and spirit to the crowd, to the team, and to the arena. It’s in the air, pardon the awful cliché. It is easy to get sucked into it all.
–Seats not too far away from the supporters sections are a must like the other folks say, especially on your first visit. These guys are out of control and going all-​out nuts. Bless their hearts.
–The arena is a beautiful creation. It’s spacious, comfortable, aesthetically impressive, and well-​designed. The pitch is extremely well-​maintained.
–It’s true that there are no bad seats in the house. I prefer to sit in 127 – 126 area but also 228 (higher up) to have a better vantage point of the game. The 100s you can hear the players communicate if youre sitting in the first 10 rows which is pretty cool. Definitely worth experiencing.
–The food isn’t a complete money grab like you’d see in other arenas and baseball stadiums and it’s pretty decent, for junk food (pretzel w/​cheese 4lyfe). My brother and dad had the burger and fries last time which was $ 10, still $ 4 cheaper than in Yankee Stadium or Citi Field, and they seemed to like it. There are different options, with something for almost everybody. I tend not to eat at sports events unless I’m super hungry. Beer is pretty moderately priced for a sports venue as well ($ 13 for a large) but you shouldn’t be drinking too much anyway unless you want to miss some game time to alleviate your bladder.
-$ 3 Red Bulls. Get amped up right. Let’s give them credit here. It’s $ 2.50 at a corner store or a 7 – 11, and they marked it up only 50c. What beverage in any arena is ever marked up 50 cents more than its suggested retail? Just watch your pulse. Them atrial fibrillations aint no joke. I’m half kidding, since you’d have to really be looking for trouble to drink enough Red Bulls to get yourself tachycardic.
What I Don’t Like :
–It’s far from NYC. I live in Brooklyn, and while from Manhattan, the PATH train is a very simple, hassle-​free method, coming from Brooklyn adds a whole new layer of travel time. I drove in once, but then you have to tack on the tolls, the traffic (EASILY the worst part) no matter which route you take, parking costs, and then the time it takes driving OUT of the parking lots, it could make for a hassle. PATH is still a better, much cheaper alternative if you can help it. Keep in mind, regardless of the travel time these are still the New York Red Bulls. The distance from the arena to Manhattan is actually less than the stadiums and arenas for many major cities; people tend to get worked up over borders.
Tips :
–Don’t drink too much during the game. Pre-​game instead and get it out of your bladder before the game as best as you can early on. Everybody goes at half-​time, just like you will and that line isn’t pretty.
–If you must drive, if you come early enough you can find parking in Harrison or south of the river in Newark if you’re willing to walk a bit. This is particularly useful if you want to grab a non-​arena meal somewhere.
–Bag checks are rigorous, so don’t bring anything you wouldn’t want to be caught with.
–PATH trains are backwards… they’re listed based on their final destination, not by a particular label otherwise. Luckily, they’re clean and pretty quick. Know the schedule ahead of time so you don’t get caught waiting unnecessarily.

My first and only experience here was VIP style. Thanks to a well-​connected friend, I scored front row seats in section 111 (right next to the home team’s bench) for a Red Bulls — Seattle game.
Our entrance into the Skybox was so exclusive, they even had the red carpet rolled out. The stretch limo was sitting out front too, but we couldn’t even get away with pretending that was ours.
Admission to the Skybox included a massive buffet the staff kept stockpiling throughout the game. On this particular night, they were churning out coffee-​rubbed pork tenderloin, salmon, kielbalsa, hot dogs, salad, and endless pastries that would make any fat kid smile.
The ONLY thing not included was open bar. Damn. That meant paying big prices for drinks, on about the same level as MetLife Stadium for an NFL game.
After all this royal treatment, the stadium itself was the least of my concerns, but it feels a lot bigger than a 25,000 seat facility. The fans get really into the games, and the place went nuts when Clint Dempsey took the field.
I’d definitely go back, but only if I were going to the Skybox and sitting in the front row again.

Red Bull Arena is a beautiful stadium. Seats in the upper deck is actaully closer than lower deck seats at Met Life, Yankee Stadium, and Citi Field. The food prices are probably the cheapest prices in any of the other stadiums.
Wonder if they can squezee a football field there so the state could host some high school football/​soccer games there. I do know Essex County should’ve built THIS stadium for the Red Bulls than the big waste of money they built for the Newark Bears that nobody uses now.

Great venue to watch a soccer game. I have been there about a dozen or more times and the game experience has always been great.
Harrison streets tend to get very congested so even though there are plenty of lots fairly close to the arena, getting in and out can be a problem. The PATH is a good option especially if coming from NY. I prefer to park in the Ironbound and walk about ¾ mile to the arena. You can also take NJ Transit to Newark Penn and walk about a mile or take the PATH one stop. Just keep hoping it doesn’t rain because even the PATH station is not quite next door to the arena.
They have a decent selection of food but if you want a quesadilla be prepared to wait a long time if they don’t have any ready made. I think they only make 2 at a time.
I am a first time season ticket holder and will definitely be renewing for next year. Relative to other sports, the cost is not that expensive and the are percs too.