MetLife Stadium Upgrades

The press release below highlights several recent MetLife Stadium upgrades. I was at MetLife Stadium for the Jets and Giants preseason game on Friday, and they were noticeable. The sound in the stadium was so much clearer. It seemed to be a night and day difference compared to last year. Announcements were crisp, and the music finally didn’t seem overpowering. My old ears could hear everything for the first time in a long time.

The new video boards are a nice upgrade. Replays and in-game content looked sharp and were easier to follow.

The 5G piece is harder to judge with a preseason crowd. We will see how it holds up when the real games and big crowds arrive in September.

The full press release from the team is below.

East Rutherford, N.J. Today, MetLife Stadium, home of the New York Jets and New York Giants, announced multiple stadium improvements that will elevate the fan experience for the upcoming NFL season, set to kick off with a preseason Giants vs. Jets game on August 16. The news comes during the busiest year in MetLife Stadium history as it continues to host the world’s biggest events on the world’s biggest stage.

Enhancements in place for the start of the NFL season include four new cornerstone video boards, a brand-new audio system, an updated distributed antenna system (DAS) that will increase 5G cellular capacity and coverage, and the installation of two sensory pods.

“MetLife Stadium continually searches for new ways to improve our guest experience,” said MetLife Stadium President and CEO Ron VanDeVeen. “We believe these enhancements will provide an engaging event-day atmosphere for our guests.”

The cornerstone video boards are the first phase in replacing all LED video and digital inventory throughout the stadium to further enhance the game-day experience. Jets and Giants fans will immediately notice the crystal-clear images on the four video boards which feature an improved 8MM high-resolution LED for higher-contrast, crisp on-screen content and better viewing angles. Work to replace the tunnel entrance boards, the sideline-facing game-in-progress screens, the 360° fascia ribbon board, and the remaining video boards and displays on the concourses, plazas, and fan activation zones will continue through the NFL season and be completed in early 2026.

The tunnel entrance boards will feature the same technology as the video boards, and the sideline-facing game-in-progress screens and 360° fascia ribbon board will have 10MM LED resolution for even sharper graphics and stats. ANC, a leader in AV technology design and integration for over 25 years, is coordinating the installation of the digital signage.

MetLife Stadium’s brand-new audio system encompasses more than 1,000 new loudspeakers installed in the main seating bowl, including updated subwoofers and the latest in amplification technology. Giants and Jets fans will notice improved sound clarity for game action and announcements, as well as a richer, enhanced audio atmosphere, and seamless, consistent coverage to match fan excitement.

Verizon has increased 5G cellular capacity and coverage in the seating bowl, in all the clubs including EY Coaches Club, Moody’s Commissioners Club, Corona Beach Club, MetLife 50 Club, Miller Lite MVP Club, in the Ticketmaster Suites, and on the field.

MetLife Stadium strives to provide a more inclusive and comfortable experience for guests with sensory processing needs. The Stadium has installed two sensory pods designed to reduce sensory overload and will continue to provide sensory bags containing noise-cancelling equipment, fidget toys and weighted lap pads for checkout at any Guest Services Booth or Concierge Desk located throughout the Stadium.