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Historical · NBA · NHL
Meadowlands Arena
Former home of the New Jersey Nets
East Rutherford, NJ
Still to visit
Teams
New Jersey Nets
NBA · basketball
1981–2010
New Jersey Devils
NHL · hockey
1982–2007
Also known as Brendan Byrne Arena · Continental Airlines Arena · Izod Center
Stadium facts
- Opened
- July 2, 1981
- Closed April 3, 2015. The page says it was still standing as of June 26, 2026.Source for opened
Names and sponsors
Timeline
1981
1982
1996
2007
2010
2015
2015
July 2, 1981
Springsteen opens Brendan Byrne Arena
The building opened on July 2, 1981, with the first of six Bruce Springsteen concerts. It was named for Governor Brendan Byrne. The Nets played there from 1981 to 2010, which is why the arena was built.
SourceUpcoming schedule
This building is historic, so there is no upcoming home schedule.
Seating chart
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Tickets
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Location
- Stay near Meadowlands Arena. Search hotels by the stadium area rather than a brand name.
- Transit-first base. If East Rutherford has rail or subway, a station-area stay is often easier.
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