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Big Ten football
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Piscataway, New Jersey - SHI Stadium - Scarlet and White - Scarlet Knight
The closest Big Ten stadium to New York City, which makes it the default road trip for East Coast alumni of every other program.
The conference's New York-market stop, and the easiest Big Ten game to reach by train.
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- Stadium
- SHI Stadium
- Capacity
- 52,454
- Opened
- 1994
- Conference
- Big Ten
How to watch
Broadcast and streaming
Primarily conference network windows with national slots against ranked opponents.
National windows
Marquee matchups move to national broadcast partners, usually announced 12 days out.
Out-of-market
A live TV bundle that includes the conference network is the simplest single subscription.
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Tickets
What tickets actually cost you in planning
Evergreen demand patterns, not a live price feed. Verify current inventory at the source before you book travel.
- Visiting fans travel heavily here, so allotments are large and secondary inventory stays available.
- The Penn State and Ohio State dates are the price spikes on the schedule.
- The train from New York plus the campus shuttle is a genuine alternative to driving into Piscataway.
Where to sit
Sideline lower bowl is close to the field. The open corners let wind through in November.
Traditions
What makes a Rutgers Saturday different
The Birthplace
Rutgers played in the first intercollegiate football game in 1869, and the program leans into it.
Grease trucks
The campus food tradition is part of the game-day routine for regulars.
Attend
Games to plan around
College Football
East Coast Road Trip Weekend
- When
- Home Saturdays, September through November
- Venue
- SHI Stadium, Piscataway, New Jersey
Coverage: Conference network coverage with occasional national windows
Both venues are reachable by train from a major city. Stay in New York or DC and travel in rather than booking near campus.
Tailgating
- Lot tailgating opens early and is one of the better scenes on the East Coast.
- The far lots are worth the walk to avoid the River Road exit crawl.
A packable rain shell and a compliant clear bag cover the two most common gate problems here.
Travel and stay
- Newark (EWR) is 30 minutes out; the train to New Brunswick plus a shuttle avoids traffic.
- Stay in New York and treat it as a day trip if prices near campus spike.
Weather: Mild through October, damp and windy in November. Rain gear over heavy insulation.
Around the game
Beyond the stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey
- New BrunswickWalkable restaurants a short shuttle from the stadium.
- New York CityUnder an hour by train, which makes this a legitimate two-city weekend.
Rivalry weekends
Rutgers game-day packing list
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Stadium
SHI Stadium
Capacity 52,454Opened 1994Piscataway, New Jersey
The closest Big Ten stadium to New York City, with lot tailgating that starts early.
- - Traffic on River Road backs up an hour out. Park and walk from the far lots.
- - Trains to New Brunswick plus a shuttle beat driving from the city.
FAQ
Rutgers questions
What channel is Rutgers on?
Primarily conference network windows with national slots against ranked opponents.
How hard is it to get Rutgers tickets?
Visiting fans travel heavily here, so allotments are large and secondary inventory stays available.
Where should I sit at SHI Stadium?
Sideline lower bowl is close to the field. The open corners let wind through in November.
What is the weather like for a Rutgers home game?
Mild through October, damp and windy in November. Rain gear over heavy insulation.
Where should I tailgate at SHI Stadium?
Lot tailgating opens early and is one of the better scenes on the East Coast.
What is the best airport for a Rutgers game?
Newark (EWR) is 30 minutes out; the train to New Brunswick plus a shuttle avoids traffic.
Next
Keep reading
- Game day guideHour-by-hour plan for a home Saturday
- Maryland Terrapins game dayRivalry weekend planning
- Penn State Nittany Lions game dayRivalry weekend planning
- All teamsEvery program in the conference
- AttendTickets, parking and travel planning
- How to Watch Big Ten FootballBroadcast windows and streaming options