Red Bull Arena

Before the 2020 MLS season, the South Ward was converted into a safe standing section, akin to that in place at Banc of California Stadium.

New York Red Bulls stadium renamed

In December 2024, the New York Red Bulls stadium was renamed to Sports Illustrated Stadium. The move is part of a 13-year deal involving a nine-figure naming rights.

Part of the deal involves improving the fan experience by elevating the stadium to a premier status to attract a broader audience. Sports Illustrated Stadium boast a rich legacy spanning more than 70 years.

The deal also includes innovative ticketing for a better fan experience. Starting in 2026, Sports Illustrated will introduce a blockchain-based ticketing platform on their Box Office platform. They will be the first venue to use 100% blockchain, and it will come with a wide array of benefits.

During the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Red Bull Arena will serve as a training ground.

New York Red Bulls have always had a passionate support base. Supporter groups such as the Empire Supporters Club and the Viking Army are especially notable. With that, here are some popular New York Red Bulls fan chants:

• We Love You
• As Long as I’m Breathing
• Let’s Go Red Bulls
• Who Wants the Cup
• Everywhere We Go

Grilled cheese with chicken at New York Red Bulls (@NewYorkRedBulls)

💵 $17 (£13.50) pic.twitter.com/WnFNwAJiGe

— Footy Scran (@FootyScran) June 4, 2023

Tacos at New York Red Bulls Arena for Guatemala vs Ecuador (@NewYorkRedBulls)

💵 $14 (£11) pic.twitter.com/O2wyJszsDj

— Footy Scran (@FootyScran) March 22, 2024

Construction on the Red Bull Arena began at the turn of the year in 2008 on the site of a former Remco factory service building. The stadium is the third-largest football-specific stadium in the US, opening in March 2010 as the New York Red Bulls played a friendly game against Brazilian outfit Santos in front of a sold-out crowd.

The club’s first official match followed shortly after in a Major League Soccer meeting with Chicago Fire, with the hosts winning 1-0, again in front of a sold-out crowd. International football was then brought to the venue, known as the Red Bull Arena for sponsorship reasons, as the Czech Republic played against Turkey. In May 2010.

The stadium has also hosted other sporting events throughout the years, including several rugby union matches/ They include the finals of the 2010 Churchill Cup, while history was made when London Irish played a home game against Saracens in Premiership Rugby at the stadium in 2016, the first time an English Premiership rugby match was played overseas. The USA then played Ireland in their first test of the 2017 summer internationals in the stadium.

The Premier Lacrosse League has also seen various matches played at the Red Bull Arena, with several concerts and community events also taking place in the iconic venue.

The stadium is accessible via mass transit, with the Harrison PATH station just three blocks away. A complimentary shuttle bus, meanwhile, is offered on game days from both New Jersey Transit’s Newark Broad Street Station and Newark Penn Station, with the 40 New Jersey Transit Bus also serving the venue.

The club has a partnership with Lyft, while the Jackson Street Bridge is a common pedestrian route to the stadium. Those driving can travel via I-280, with connections to McCarter Highway, Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike, while the Harrison Parking Centre offers nearby parking.

There are two different box offices within the stadium grounds for different needs. Box Office A is located on the west side of Red Bull Arena on Pete Higgins Blvd between Honda Gate and the VIP entrance, and is open Monday-Friday 10 am-5 pm in season. Off-season hours may vary.

Box Office B is on the northwest corner of Red Bull Arena on Pete Higgins Blvd between Gate B and Gate B1, and opens on event days three hours before the event starting time.