It's all Ed.
The upcoming two-show run this weekend of Ed Sheeran at MetLife Stadium inEast Rutherford is going to be all Ed Sheeran. He’s performing his current North American solo tour quite solo —no band and certainly no backingdancers, either.
“Everything here is completely live,” said Sheeran to the crowd Sept. 6 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, according tothe Post-Dispatch. “It comes from this guitar and this microphone, and I control it with my feet.”
Sheeran was referring the foot pedals on the stage floor at Busch. He apparently knows how to make a connection to his audiences, whether he’s front of tens of thousands in a stadium or on a street corner of Galway in Ireland, where he got his start.
Since then, he’s had three multi-platinum albums, Grammy Awards and hits like “Perfect,” “Thinking Out Loud,” “Sing,” and “Shape of You.”
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So this Friday, Sept. 21 and Saturday, Sept. 22,it's just you and Ed —and 60,000 fans each night. Check out everything you need to know if you’re going to the concerts below:
ED SHEERAN
With: Snow Patrol and Ann Marie
When: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21 and Saturday, Sept. 22
Where: MetLife Stadium, Route 120, East Rutherford
Tickets: Starting at $89
Info: www.metlifestadium.com
EVENT
Rain or shine. Umbrellas not permitted.
EVENT TIMELINE
Box office and will call open: 2 p.m.
Parking lots open: 2 p.m.
Gates Open: 5 p.m.
Show begins: 7 p.m. (estimated)
TICKETING INFORMATION
Ticket Policy: Guests over 34 inches must have their own ticket
Re-entry Policy: No Re-Entry. If you leave the Stadium, you will not be allowed to re-enter on the same event ticket.
Box Office/Ticketmaster Will-Call: Located at trailer outside MetLife Gate
MOBILE TICKETING
If you have a mobile ticket for entry, your ticket must be displayed on your phone to get into the event. Tickets will not be emailed or available to print. Please have your mobile ticket downloaded before you enter the security line.
How To Display Mobile Tickets On Your Phone:
1. Download the Ticketmaster App.
2. Find your mobile tickets in “My Events,” and add them to your phone’s wallet.
3. Send Tickets directly to everyone else in your party.
4. Display your mobile ticket at entry and you’re in!
CLEAR BAG POLICY IN EFFECT FOR THIS EVENT
Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag that does not exceed 12” x 6” x 12” OR one-gallon clear, plastic freezer bag (Ziploc or similar) – limit 1 per person
Small clutch purse/wallet no larger than 4.5” x 6.5” with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the stadium with one of the clear plastic bag options
Bags that do not meet these specifications can be checked-in at one of our bag check facilities (located outside each entry gate) for a $5 fee per bag
An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at a gate designated for this purpose
Additional approved items:
Handheld signs that are no larger than 18” x 24” and are not mounted to a pole or stick or commercial in nature
Food contained in a clear plastic bag
Factory-sealed, plastic bottles of water or soft drinks that are 20 oz. or less in size
Still-photography cameras with a lens that is 6" or less, tablets (IPad), and binoculars – none of these items can be contained in a case
Rain ponchos, jackets or blankets after being patted down or searched
Small portable phone chargers (no larger than an iPhone)
Prohibited Items:
Any type of non-clear bag exceeding 4.5” x 6.5” in size including purses/handbags, camera or binocular cases, backpacks, fanny packs, diaper bags, and briefcases/computer bags
Cameras with a lens longer than 6” or single-purpose video camera
Alcoholic beverages of any kind
Umbrellas
Strollers
Laser pointers, flashlights or fireworks, and balls of any kind
GoPros and selfie sticks
PARKING INFO/TRANSPORTATION
Parking Lots Open: All MetLife Stadium parking lots
Day of Event Parking Cost: $30 per car; $120 per Bus/RV. Cash and Credit Cards Accepted
Parking Directions: www.metlifestadium.com/getting-here/directions
Tailgating Policy: Tailgating is permitted. Drones, model aircraft, kites, any other remote controlled or tethered flying objects are not permitted. Additional Details: www.metlifestadium.com/getting-here/tailgating-policies-parking-lot-guidelines
Pre-event drop-offs between Lots D and E.
Non-Uber post event pick-up locations: Lots D and K
UBER
Pick-up Zone: Lot E
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
NJ TRANSIT TRAINS
Friday, Sept. 21
Service TO Meadowlands Station FROM Secaucus will begin at 5:17 p.m.
The final Meadowlands Station-bound train will depart FROM Secaucus at 8:30 p.m.
The last train FROM MetLife Stadium will not depart Meadowlands Station any earlier than 1:00 a.m. in the event that the concert ends early.
Saturday, Sept. 22
Service TO Meadowlands Station FROM Secaucus will begin at 5:01 p.m.
The final Meadowlands Station-bound train will depart FROM Secaucus at 8:37 p.m.
The last train FROM MetLife Stadium will not depart Meadowlands Station any earlier than 1:00 a.m. in the event that the concert ends early.
Visit www.njtransit.com for more info.
COACH USA BUS
Friday, Sept. 21
Coach USA 351 Express bus to the event will begin loading at 4 p.m. from 41st Street between 8th & 9th Avenue at the Port Authority and will run continuously until 7 p.m.. The last bus will depart from the Met Life Stadium 30 minutes after the event ends. Limited seating available.
Saturday, Sept. 22
Coach USA 351 Express bus to the event will begin loading at 4:00 pm from Gates 411, 412, 413 and 414 at the Port Authority and will run continuously until 7:00 pm. The last bus will depart from Met Life Stadium 30 minutes after the event ends. Limited seating available.
Visit www.coachusa.com for more info.
ALCOHOL SALES
International guests looking to purchase alcohol must present a valid passport in order to complete a transaction as part of New Jersey State Law. MetLife Stadium cannot accept a driver’s license from another country to establish proof of age. Guests with a valid passport may also be subject to an additional age verification form to complete a transaction. Please note the legal drinking age in the United States is 21.
SECURITY SCREENING PROCEDURE
All guests will be subject to a courteous screening via a walk-through metal detector to ensure the highest level of safety and security. Guests will be required to place their cell phones, cameras, and keys on the security table prior to walking through the metal detector. In order to make this process go as smoothly as possible, guests should only bring those things they absolutely need while attending the event. Please leave enough time to get to your seats; the earlier you arrive the better!
ADDITIONAL EVENT INFO
Website: www.metlifestadium.com
Twitter: @MLStadium
Instagram: @mlstadium
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MetLifeStadium
WiFi: Connect to the Free WiFi network: MLSWiFi – No password required
Guest Services Hotline: 201-559-1515
Guest Text Messaging Service: Type 78247, type MLS, followed by a space and your request and location
Weather Forecast: Friday: Sunny; High of 81; Low of 67; Saturday: Partly Cloudy; High of 76; Low of 61
GIFTS/ITEMS FOR PERFORMERS
No gifts or other items for performers are accepted. Please do not bring these items to the Stadium.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Guests at MetLife Stadium are encouraged to:
Respect each other as well as our Stadium team members and staff
Consume alcoholic beverages in a responsible manner
Refrain from fighting, throwing items or using foul/abusive language or gestures
Keep MetLife Stadium SMOKE-FREE by only smoking on the plaza near the Stadium gates or in parking lots
GENERAL EVENT TIPS
Check the weather and dress appropriately. Please be aware of the type of shoes that you wear as some do not offer as much protection or comfort when moving in a crowd.
Cell phones: Please remember to keep your cell phone charged.
Bring essentials. Please carry emergency phone numbers and list of any medical information, if applicable.
Use the buddy system. Stay with your friends when moving throughout the Stadium.
Pick a place to meet up. Please identify a place inside and outside the Stadium to meet up with your party in the event you become separated.
Plan to arrive early. Try to arrive at the Stadium at least one hour before the start of the event. This will help your entry into the Stadium.
Report problems immediately. Please contact a uniformed Stadium team member or use the Guest Text Messaging system if you need assistance. Please do not allow someone or something to impact your experience in a negative manner.
Courtesy of MetLife Stadium
