The wait is over and football is back! We look forward to welcoming the green and white faithful back to MetLife Stadium for Kids Night, presented by Modell's. Join the fun by visiting Gen Jets Kids Zone between the Verizon and SAP Gates. Activities will include Jets Fest, the new sports zone, a free giveaway for the first 800 kids in the Kids Zone, members of the Jets Flight Crew, the Jets Juggler and much more!
Gameday Information
- Parking lots open at 2:30 p.m. (See Parking FAQ)
- Will Call opens at 4:30 p.m. (See Will Call on Stadium Map)
- Stadium gates open at 5:30 p.m., and player warmups start at about 6:30 p.m.
- This week the players will be wearing green jerseys and white pants.
- National Anthem: Girl Scouts of Nassau County
- Halftime: Youth Football
What's Happening on Gameday
- Giveaway Alert! There will be two giveaways on Saturday Night. The first 800 kids to visit the Kids Zone will receive a free Gen Jets T-Shirt. On egress, all fans will receive a 15% off coupon to Modell's.
- Uber: New for 2017! Take an Uber to the game. Drop-off & Pick-up will be in Lot E. Have Questions? See an Uber Brand Ambassador in Lot E!
- The Jets Launch Crew, presented by Seasonal World. This fan patrol will be in the parking lots handing out giveaways and in the Stadium shooting t-shirts and giveaways into the crowd.
- Watch and listen to the ESPN Jets Pregame Show live from the MetLife Stage from 6:30pm – 7:30pm.
Free and Special Offers
- Giveaway! On egress, you'll receive a 15% off coupon to Modell's!
- Season Ticket Holder Discount: Get ½ off Hot Dogs and 12 oz. Fountain Sodas all season long with your Jets Rewards card(s).*
- Home Food Advantage: Popcorn Tub $5 (normally $6).**
- Jets Shop Item of the Week: Youth Apparel 15% off (excluding jerseys).
*Must tap Jets Rewards card to activate discount (but do not need to pay with JEts Cash); limit 4 per card per game for each item.
Jets Rewards
Jets Rewards 10-Game Club: This Saturday starts the journey to join the 2017 Jets Reward 10-Game Club! If you scan into all 10 home games with your Jets Rewards card or a mobile barcode (new for this season!), you will receive 16,000 bonus points to spend on great experiences and memorabilia.
FREE food, beverage, and merchandise for Jets Rewards Members: Veteran Season Ticket Holder? You have money preloaded on your Jets Rewards card(s) for 2017! Simply tap your card to pay at retail and concessions stands around MetLife Stadium. For details and to see the balance on your card(s), visit the Jets Rewards Portal here, and click on "Load Cash & View Balance" under Jets Cash.
Jets Flight Crew Cheerleaders
Meet members of the Flight Crew Cheerleaders from 6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. at the following locations:
- ESPN Radio at the MetLife Gate
- Gen Jets Kids Zone presented by Chase
Jets Fest Activities on the Plaza
Gen Jets Kids Zone: GIVEAWAY ALERT! It's Kids Night, so let's have some fun! First 800 kids will receive a free Gen Jets Kids Club T-Shirt! Come play in the new Sports Zone. Shoot hoops, play soccer and show us your fastball. The younger fans can play on the inflatables and dance with the DJ, playing all the fun kid friendly tunes. Visit the Gen Jets Kids Zone, supported by Modell's, located between the Verizon and SAP Gates. Kids 4-12 can sign up for the free Gen Jets Kids Club for exclusive access.
Jets Experience:How do you size up against current Jets Players? Come by the Jets Experience and see for yourself. New activations include a QB Vision, to show you what a receiver looks like from a QB's eyes 10-, 25- and 75-yards away.
ESPN Radio: ESPN Radio will be broadcasting pregame on the MetLife Stage from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Jets in the Community
Play Football Month, formerly known as USA Football Month, will celebrate all youth and high school football players and coaches this preseason.
- Distribute over 5,000 complimentary game tickets to youth football organizations in tri-state area.
- Youth Football Teams will participate in the following:
- Lead the team out of the tunnel
- As a part of the NFL's new initiative, Youth Tradition
Union Rams and Eastwyck Saints will form the player tunnel and stand with players on sideline during the National Anthem
Fans First
Show our young fans how to represent Jets Nation. If you see someone's passion cross the line and set a bad example for our young fans, text the word JETS to 78247 or call the Jets Guest Service Hotline at 201-559-1515. Remember, young fans will follow your lead, so please be respectful.
Enhanced Public Safety Announcement
The NFL's carry-in bag policy will be in effect for the 2017 season to ensure a safe and secure game environment. Make sure you share this information with your family and friends attending the game! Fans may bring only the following style and size bag into the stadium:
- Bags that are CLEAR plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12" in size.
- One-gallon clear plastic food storage bag.
- Small clutch bag approximately the size of a hand (4.5" x 6.5"), with or without a handle or strap — this can be carried separately or within a clear bag.
Prohibited bags include, but are not limited to: all purses, bags or containers larger than a small clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, luggage of any kind, computer bags, and camera bags; seat cushions are also prohibited. For more information visit http://www.nfl.com/allclear.
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