Army-Navy Game 2026 Transportation in East Rutherford
Army-Navy Game 2026 Transportation in East Rutherford
The 127th Army-Navy Game presented by USAA kicks off at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at MetLife Stadium, One MetLife Stadium Drive, East Rutherford, New Jersey. It is the first time America’s Game has been played in the Meadowlands since 2021, and the 82,500 seat stadium sits just five miles west of New York City.
Game day traffic is the hard part. MetLife Stadium is boxed in by NJ Route 3, Route 120 and the New Jersey Turnpike, Army Athletics warns that parking is limited and asks fans to carpool or take public transportation, and the stadium notes that rideshare waits after an event can run longer than two hours. Charter Empire takes all of that off your plate with charter bus transportation in Newark and North Jersey and charter bus rentals in New York City, with one vehicle, one driver and one meeting point for your whole group.
Our Army-Navy Game transportation is built for alumni chapters, West Point and Naval Academy families, veteran and military groups, tailgate crews, company outings booked through our corporate bus rental service, and school or booster trips that need a dedicated sports charter bus.
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Army-Navy Game Fleet Selections
Explore Our Diverse Fleet Selections for the Army-Navy Game
DELUXE MOTOR COACH
For the bigger groups, our deluxe motor coach offers everyone ample room, reclining seats and other modern amenities.
MINI BUS
Smaller groups can take advantage of our minibusses for hire. These vehicles are also kitted out with phenomenal onboard amenities.
PARTY BUS
Paint the town red with our disco on wheels. Our party buses will make your evenings out unforgettable and even more fun.
LUXURY VAN
How about a luxury van to get you to your destination? Our vans offer comfortable seating and modern features, making them a great choice for small group travel.
LUXURY SUV
Smaller groups can take advantage of our luxury SUVs for hire. These vehicles are equipped with comfortable seating and premium amenities for a smooth ride.
LUXURY SEDAN
Perfect for individual or small group travel, our luxury sedans provide a comfortable and efficient way to reach your destination with ease.
Why Charter Empire is the Ideal Choice for Army-Navy Game Transportation
Every road into the Meadowlands Sports Complex funnels onto NJ Route 3, Route 120 and New Jersey Turnpike Exits 16W and 19W, and more than 80,000 fans arrive in the same few hours. Parking lots typically open five hours before an event, official parking is limited, the rail shuttle from Secaucus Junction requires a transfer and a ticket, and rideshare pickup in Lot E comes with surge pricing and long waits once the game ends.
Charter Empire solves this with a single reserved vehicle for your group. MetLife Stadium directs charter buses to Parking Lot L, so your full size motorcoach parks on site, becomes your tailgate base, and is waiting for you after the alma maters are sung. Your driver plans the route and timing around the lots opening and the pregame March On, so nobody in your group has to drive, park or find a train home in the December cold.
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Army-Navy Game 2026 at MetLife Stadium
The 2026 Army-Navy Game is the 127th meeting between the Army Black Knights and the Navy Midshipmen. Kickoff is set for 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with the broadcast on CBS. The pregame March On of the Corps of Cadets and the Brigade of Midshipmen is expected around midday, so most groups plan to be parked well before noon. The game returns to Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on December 11, 2027.
Local Transportation Expertise for MetLife Stadium and the Meadowlands
Charter Empire moves groups through the New York and New Jersey area all year, including Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade transportation in New York two weeks before the game. We know the approach from Route 3 and Turnpike Exit 16W, the charter bus area in Lot L, and the drop off and pick up zone between Lots D and E. We build your schedule around lot opening times, the March On and postgame traffic so your group arrives together and leaves together.
Airport Transfers for Army-Navy Game Fans
Fans fly in from across the country for Army-Navy weekend. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is the closest major airport at about 12.5 miles from MetLife Stadium, LaGuardia (LGA) is about 19 miles away, John F. Kennedy International (JFK) is about 30 miles away, and private flights use Teterboro Airport (TEB), roughly 4.4 miles from the stadium. Charter Empire provides group airport transfers by charter bus between any of these airports, your hotel and the stadium.
Charter Bus Trips to the Army-Navy Game from Nearby Cities
Most Army-Navy fans travel in from somewhere else. We run game day and weekend trips from West Point and the Hudson Valley, and from Navy country with charter buses from Annapolis and charter bus rentals in Baltimore. Groups also ride in with charter bus service from Philadelphia, Long Island charter buses and charter bus trips from Boston. Our long distance charter bus rental keeps everyone on one comfortable coach with luggage space for tailgate gear.
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