Giants Stadium

Named after the team, Giants Stadium opened on October 10, 1976. Over 77,000 seats in three tiers circle the entire playing field. Two scoreboard/video-boards are located above the upper deck beyond both end zones. The Giants were the primary tenant at the stadium until 1984, when the New York Jets moved from Shea Stadium to the stadium. The Jets move to Giants Stadium was not a very wise decision by the team during their first several seasons. During many Jets games, the stands were half empty, and the stadium lacked many things to make it look like the Jets home. From its opening in 1976 until 2000 the stadium had Astroturf as its playing surface. In 2000, it was replaced with natural grass. However after the 2002 season the grass field was replaced with Fieldturf. Giants Stadium has over 70 luxury suites, and also has a restaurant that can seat 2,000 people. The stadium is also host to many concerts, the NY/NJ Metro Stars (MLS), and many other events. Currently, nearly all Giants and Jets games sellout on a regular basis. However, because Giants Stadium lacks many amenities that newer stadiums in the NFL have today; both the Giants and Jets have decided to partner together in an effort to build a new stadium adjacent to Giants Stadium. If built, the stadium would open in 2009.

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