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{{short description|Soccer-specific stadium in the United States}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2024}}
{{Infobox venue
| stadium_name = Sports Illustrated Stadium
| nickname = ''The Fortress''
| logo_image = 
Sports Illustrated Stadium logo.jpg
| logo_size = 200
| image = Red Bull Arena Harrison behind goal.jpg
| image_size = 
| caption = Interior view of Sports Illustrated Stadium, 2010
| address = 600 Cape May Street
| location = [[Harrison, New Jersey]]
| coordinates = {{coord|40|44|12|N|74|9|1|W|type:landmark_scale:2000|display=inline,title}}
| pushpin_map = USA New York City#New Jersey#USA
| pushpin_relief = yes
| pushpin_label = Sports Illustrated Stadium
| pushpin_mapsize = 250
| pushpin_map_caption = Location near [[New York City]]##Location in [[New Jersey]]##Location in the [[United States]]
| broke_ground = September 19, 2006
| opened = March 20, 2010
| closed = 
| demolished = 
| owner = [[Hudson County]] Improvement Authority<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://tax1.co.monmouth.nj.us/cgi-bin/m4.cgi?district=0904&l02=090400174____00001__02BLDG_M |title=New Jersey Tax Records For Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey |access-date=November 14, 2018 |archive-date=April 10, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410074244/http://tax1.co.monmouth.nj.us/cgi-bin/m4.cgi?district=0904&l02=090400174____00001__02BLDG_M |url-status=dead }}</ref>
| operator = [[Red Bull GmbH]]
| surface = [[Kentucky Bluegrass]]
| architect = [[Rossetti Architects]]<ref name="nyc-2010-04-01">{{cite news |title=Red Bulls Start the 2010 Season in a New Venue Built by Hunter Roberts|first=Debra|last=Wood|url=http://newyork.construction.com/features/2010/0401_NewHome-1.asp|newspaper=New York Construction|publisher=McGraw Hill|date=April 1, 2010|access-date=October 19, 2011}}</ref>
| structural engineer = Paulus, Sokolowski & Sartor, LLC.<ref name="nyc-2010-04-01"/>
| services engineer = [[URS Corporation]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.binsky.com/markets/sports-entertainment/red08077.htm |title=Red Bull Soccer Stadium |publisher=Binsky.com |access-date=February 18, 2013}}</ref>
| general_contractor = Hunter Roberts Construction Group<ref name="nyc-2010-04-01"/>
| dimensions = {{convert|120|x|75|yd|m|abbr=on}}
| tenants = [[New York Red Bulls]] ([[MLS]]) (2010–present)<br />[[Gotham FC]] ([[NWSL]]) (2020–present)<br>[[New York City FC]] ([[Major League Soccer|MLS]])<br>(2020–present, part-time)<br />[[New York Red Bulls II]] ([[MLSNP]])<br>(2015–2016, 2018, 2020)
| publictransit = {{rint|metro}} {{rint|path|18px}}  '''[[PATH (rail system)|PATH]]''': [[Harrison (PATH station)|Harrison]] {{Rail color box|system=PATH|line=NWK-WTC}}
{{bus icon|12px|NJT Bus}} {{rint|njt|60px}}  '''[[NJT Bus]]''': [[List of New Jersey Transit bus routes (1-99)|40]]
| construction_cost = [[United States dollar|$]]200 million<ref>{{cite news |title=Red Bulls: MacDonald Strives to Fulfill a Town's Tradition|url=http://www.nj.com/redbulls/ledger/index.ssf?/base/sports-0/1172468262176170.xml&coll=1|first=Frank|last=Giase|date=February 26, 2007|newspaper=[[The Star-Ledger]]|location=Newark|access-date=October 18, 2011}}</ref>
| former_names = Red Bull Park (2006–08) ''(prior to opening)''<br />
Red Bull Arena (2008–2024)
| seating_capacity = 25,000<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/redbullarena|title=Red Bull Arena – Facts and Figures|work=newyorkredbulls.com|date=2014|access-date=June 4, 2014}}</ref>
| website = {{URL|https://www.sportsillustratedstadium.com|sportsillustratedstadium.com}}
}}
'''Sports Illustrated Stadium''' is a [[soccer-specific stadium]] in [[Harrison, New Jersey]], that is home to the [[New York Red Bulls]] of [[Major League Soccer]] and [[Gotham FC]] of the [[National Women's Soccer League]].<ref name="opening">{{cite news |url=http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2010/03/picture-perfect_opening_for_20.html|title=Picture-perfect opening for $200M Red Bull Arena in Harrison|agency=[[Associated Press]]|date=March 20, 2010}}</ref> It opened under its former name, '''Red Bull Arena''', in 2010. Featuring a transparent partial roof, it is located on the waterfront in the [[Riverbend (Hudson County)|Riverbend District]] of Harrison<ref>{{cite web|url=http://njtod.org/harrison-follows-vision-towards-redevelopment/|title=Harrison Follows Its Vision Towards Redevelopment|website=njtod.org|date=June 1, 2015|access-date=March 8, 2017}}</ref> across the [[Passaic River]] from [[Newark, New Jersey|Newark]] and approximately 7 miles (12&nbsp;km) west of [[Lower Manhattan]], New York City. With a [[list of Major League Soccer stadiums|seating capacity]] of 25,000, it is the sixth-largest soccer-specific stadium in the United States and in Major League Soccer.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/soccer-insider/wp/2017/07/06/can-u-s-soccer-fill-red-bull-arena-with-u-s-supporters-for-world-cup-qualifier/|title=Can U.S. soccer fill Red Bull Arena with U.S. supporters for World Cup qualifier?|newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]|last=Goff|first=Steven|date=July 6, 2017|access-date=July 7, 2017}}</ref>

On December 11, 2024, the venue's name was changed to Sports Illustrated Stadium as part of a new, 13-year agreement between the Red Bulls and [[Sports Illustrated]] Tickets.<ref>{{Cite press release |title=New York Red Bulls and Sports Illustrated Tickets Announce Historic, 13-Year Partnership and Unveil Sports Illustrated Stadium |url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/new-york-red-bulls-and-sports-illustrated-tickets-announce-historic-13-year-partnership-and-unveil-sports-illustrated-stadium |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=New York Red Bulls |language=en}}</ref>

==Initial planning==
The original plan to build a soccer specific stadium in the [[New York Metropolitan area]] was announced during the 2000 MLS season at ESPN Zone in [[Times Square]] by the President & GM of the MetroStars Nick Sakiewicz and owner Stuart Subotnick. Nick Sakiewicz led the complex, nearly 5-year effort in search of a site to build. On July 1, 2004, Sakiewicz, New Jersey Governor [[Richard Codey]], Harrison Mayor Ray McDonough and Harrison Redevelopment Chair Peter Higgins along with MLS Commissioner [[Don Garber]] announced the MetroStars (as the New York Red Bulls were known at the time) would move from their home at [[Giants Stadium]] to a site in Harrison, New Jersey.<ref>{{cite news |title=MetroStars' New Home Is Nearly a Reality|first=Jack|last=Bell|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2004/07/01/sports/soccer-metrostars-new-home-is-nearly-a-reality.html|newspaper=[[The New York Times]]|date=July 1, 2004|access-date=February 27, 2010}}</ref> 

Harrison was chosen for its [[Harrison station (PATH)|mass transit]] and interstate connections, proximity to New York City and its long history and reputation as a [[Association football culture|soccer cultural]] hotbed centered around the famed Harrison Soccer Courts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/red-bulls-and-town-harrison-team-renovate-legendary-harrison-soccer-courts|title=Red Bulls and Town of Harrison Team Up To Renovate Legendary Harrison Soccer Courts|work=New York Red Bulls|date=April 21, 2011|access-date=May 23, 2025}}</ref><ref name=Courts>{{cite web|url=https://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/2011/07/harrison_soccer_courts_remain.html|title=Harrison soccer courts remain a focal point|website=nj.com|date=July 27, 2011|access-date=May 23, 2025}}</ref> The [[West Hudson, New Jersey|West Hudson County]] area has been home to historic teams such as [[Clark O.N.T.]], [[West Hudson A.A.]] and the [[Kearny Scots]] dating back to the late 19th and early 20th century. On November 28, 1885, the neighboring town of [[Kearny, New Jersey|Kearny]] hosted the first international soccer match held outside of the [[United Kingdom]] between the [[United States men's national soccer team|United States]] and [[Canada men's national soccer team|Canada]] at Clark Field in the neighborhood that is now [[East Newark, New Jersey|East Newark]]. [[Harrison Park (New Jersey)|Harrison Park]] was located a few blocks northwest of the stadium site and was the home field of West Hudson A.A. It also hosted the [[U.S. Open Cup]] final in 1918 and 1923.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/13/sports/soccer/13harrison.html|title=A Town That Soccer Never Abandoned|work=The New York Times|last=Caldwell|first=Dave|date=June 13, 2006|accessdate=July 23, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://ussoccerhistory.org/ASHA/ASHA/hudson.html|title=West Hudson: A Cradle of American Soccer|website=ussoccerhistory.org|date=March 26, 2001|access-date=July 29, 2024|last1=Allaway|first1=Roger}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ussoccer.com/history/timeline|title=U.S. SOCCER TIMELINE|publisher=U.S. Soccer|accessdate=July 29, 2024}}</ref> 

Negotiations between MLS and the state of [[New Jersey]] dragged on until an agreement was announced on August 5, 2005, for the MetroStars to build and complete construction of a new dedicated soccer facility for the 2007 season. Concerns about environmental clean-up at the selected site forced another delay.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bigapplesoccer.com/teams/redbulls2.php?article_id=9829|title=Stadium Delay; Red Bull Park Opening Pushed Back to Late Third Quarter in 2008, Could Open in 2009|work=BigAppleSoccer.com|date=May 21, 2007|access-date=February 14, 2010|archive-date=September 28, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928122153/http://www.bigapplesoccer.com/teams/redbulls2.php?article_id=9829|url-status=dead}}</ref> Groundbreaking took place September 19, 2006, and construction was set for November 2007, that was delayed by one month when [[Red Bull GmbH]] bought the MetroStars from [[Anschutz Entertainment Group]] (AEG), changing the club's name in the process.<ref>{{cite press release|publisher=New York Red Bulls|date=August 11, 2006|title=AEG Announces Red Bull Park Groundbreaking Plans|url=http://web.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20060811&content_id=68844&vkey=pr_rbn&fext=.jsp&team=rbn|access-date=February 27, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080916233910/http://web.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20060811&content_id=68844&vkey=pr_rbn&fext=.jsp&team=rbn|archive-date=September 16, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bigapplesoccer.com/article.php?article_id=7105|title=The Stadium Details|work=BigAppleSoccer.com|date=September 13, 2006|access-date=February 27, 2010|archive-date=July 18, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718102128/http://www.bigapplesoccer.com/article.php?article_id=7105|url-status=dead}}</ref> After projections of opening during the 2008, and then the 2009 season, on January 23, 2009, it was announced that the arena opening would be delayed until 2010.<ref name="nj.com_2009_opening">{{cite news |title=Opening of Red Bulls' New Stadium Pushed Back a Year|first=Bridget|last=Wentworth|url=http://www.nj.com/sports/njsports/index.ssf/2009/01/opening_of_red_bulls_new_stadi.html|newspaper=[[The Star-Ledger]]|location=Newark|date=January 23, 2009|access-date=May 27, 2009}}</ref>

Nick Sakiewicz moved on to create MLS' 16th franchise in [[Philadelphia]] and build a soccer specific stadium in that market which launched in 2010.<ref name="StadiumDB">{{Cite web |title=Red Bull Arena (Harrison) |url=https://stadiumdb.com/stadiums/usa/red_bull_arena |access-date=2024-11-19 |website=stadiumdb.com}}</ref> According to Erik Stover, Red Bulls managing director at the time, Harrison Redevelopment Agency chairman Peter B. Higgins was "quite simply the reason that the New York Red Bulls have a new home in Harrison. His vision and leadership guided us through numerous difficulties."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://redbullsreader.wordpress.com/2010/01/04/from-the-desk-of-erik-stover-2/|title=From the Desk of Erik Stover|date=January 4, 2010|access-date=November 14, 2011}}</ref> The Higgins' contribution is memorialized by the naming of the street at the main gates along the west side of the stadium as Pete Higgins Boulevard.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.redbullarena.us/arena/stadiumfacts.aspx|title=Stadium Facts|publisher=Redbullarena.us|access-date=March 12, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140218115549/http://www.redbullarena.us/arena/stadiumfacts.aspx|archive-date=February 18, 2014}}</ref>

==Red Bull buyout and new design==
[[File:Red Bull Arena logo.svg|thumb|right|200px|Former logo as Red Bull Arena]]
In addition to purchasing the team, Red Bull bought out AEG's $100&nbsp;million share of the stadium, an after-effect of lasting disagreements between the two corporations regarding their plans for the facility. Their differences prompted a significant delay in the early stages of the stadium's construction. After the [[naming rights]] of the soccer team were acquired, leading to the name ''Red Bull Park'', Red Bull instituted a number of changes to the stadium's original design, which sparked tension between the Austrian-based energy drink company and AEG. Red Bull opted out of AEG's plan to construct a stage in the stadium for performances, one that would have increased profit margins for the group.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bigapplesoccer.com/article.php?article_id=10583|title=End of a Marriage; Red Bull Negotiating to Buy Out Red Bull Park from AEG|work=BigAppleSoccer.com|date=July 23, 2007|access-date=February 14, 2010|archive-date=July 18, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718102135/http://www.bigapplesoccer.com/article.php?article_id=10583|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://redbull.newyork.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20071116&content_id=129632&vkey=news_rbn&fext=.jsp&team=t107|title=N.Y. now full owners of new park|work=MLSnet.com|date=November 16, 2007|access-date=February 14, 2010|archive-date=December 18, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071218213309/http://redbull.newyork.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20071116&content_id=129632&vkey=news_rbn&fext=.jsp&team=t107|url-status=dead}}</ref>

The updated design was completed by [[Rossetti architects]]<ref name="StadiumDB"/> from [[Detroit]] and was built by New Jersey–based Hunter Roberts Construction Group, LLC. The stadium's unique roofing system was engineered, fabricated, and installed by the projects specialty roofing contractor [[Birdair]] of [[Amherst, New York]], a suburb of [[Buffalo, New York|Buffalo]].<ref name="Red Bull Arena">{{cite web|url=http://www.birdair.com/projects/red-bull-arena|title=Red Bull Arena|date=May 7, 2010 |publisher=Birdair|access-date=March 3, 2017}}</ref>

==Design and features==
A tension-fabric curved exterior shell of [[PTFE]] [[fiberglass]] wraps around the entire two-tiered stadium, creating the distinguishing roof feature of Sports Illustrated Stadium.<ref name="Red Bull Arena"/> The roof extends {{convert|120|ft|m}} from the last row of seats to just past the field's touchlines, with {{convert|60|ft|m}} of the roof being translucent to allow for natural light. And at {{convert|322,276|sqft|m2|abbr=on}}, it is the largest roof canopy of all Major League Soccer stadiums, covering all 25,000 seats.<ref name="Red Bull Arena"/><ref name="Red Bull Arena Architecture">{{cite web|url=http://archinect.com/loumari/project/red-bull-arena|title=Red Bull Arena|publisher=Architect.com|access-date=March 3, 2017}}</ref> The low and enclosed roof design is known for providing superior acoustics by holding, amplifying and reflecting crowd noise back onto the field.<ref name="CBS NY Guide">{{cite web|url=http://newyork.cbslocal.com/guide/red-bull-arena/|title=Guide/Sports Illustrated Stadium|publisher=CBS New York|date=July 28, 2010|access-date=March 3, 2017}}</ref> Dual {{convert|800|sqft|m2|abbr=on}} [[light-emitting diode]] (LED) [[High-definition video|HD]] [[Panasonic]] video boards were suspended from the north and south ends of the roof.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://ftp.panasonic.com/casestudies/redbullarena_nyredbulls_mls_casestudy.pdf|title=Red Bull Arena—NY RED BULLS, MLS – New Stadium Construction Project|publisher=Panasonic|access-date=July 11, 2017}}</ref> In early 2019, both video boards were replaced with two new {{convert|1,325|sqft|m2|abbr=on}} LED [[Daktronics]] displays as part of stadium wide upgrades.<ref>{{cite news |last=Butler |first=Dylan |date=February 11, 2019 |title=Red Bull Arena enhancements coming ahead of 2019 MLS season |url=https://www.prosoccerusa.com/mls/new-york-red-bulls/enhancements-at-red-bull-arena-ahead-of-2019-season/ |work=[[Pro Soccer USA]] |access-date=February 11, 2019 |archive-date=February 12, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190212190352/https://www.prosoccerusa.com/mls/new-york-red-bulls/enhancements-at-red-bull-arena-ahead-of-2019-season/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalsignageconnection.com/daktronics-provides-new-visual-experience-at-red-bull-arena|title=Daktronics Provides New Visual Experience at Red Bull Arena|website=www.digitalsignageconnection.com|date=February 21, 2019|access-date=February 25, 2019}}</ref>

The seats of Sports Illustrated Stadium are of the tip-up variety, without arm rests (except for a few sections near the player benches which feature small arm rests and cup holders), similar to those of European soccer stadiums with the first row of seating approximately {{convert|21|ft|m}} from the touchlines. The stadium's seating is raked at 33 degrees for optimal sight-lines.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nypost.com/2017/09/16/barclays-center-sued-by-injured-fans-over-exceedingly-steep-upper-level/|title=Fans sue Barclays Center over 'exceedingly dangerous' cheap seats|newspaper=New York Post|last1=Boniello|first1=Kathianne|last2=Balsamini|first2=Dean|date=September 16, 2017|access-date=December 10, 2018}}</ref> Included in the 25,000 seats are 30 [[luxury suites]] and 1,000 premium seats.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/redbullarena/faq|title=FREQUENTLY ASKED KLJESTANS|work=New York Red Bulls|access-date=March 3, 2017|archive-date=November 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181106192504/https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/redbullarena/faq|url-status=dead}}</ref> The Red Bull logo is patterned in red and yellow lower-level seats directly opposite the team benches and player entrance tunnel.

Sections 133, 101 and 102 collectively make up the 1,500 seat home supporters section known as the ''South Ward''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onceametro.com/2015/8/19/9177283/red-bull-arena-seating-guide-the-south-ward|title=Red Bull Arena Seating Guide: The South Ward|work=onceametro.com|date=August 19, 2015|access-date=April 20, 2017}}</ref> Among the former blue seats in the South Ward was the "Red Seat" located at Section 101, Row 11, Seat 20. The Red Seat signifies the Red Bulls first goal scored at Sports Illustrated Stadium; Section 101 represents the stadium's first game, Row 11 marks the minute of the game in which the goal was scored and Seat 20 remembers the goal scorer, No. 20 [[Joel Lindpere]]. Following the passing of [[Empire Supporters Club]] member Mike Vallo, the Red Seat's No. 20 was replaced by the initials "MV" to honor him.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/history/monuments|title=NEW YORK RED BULLS HISTORY – MONUMENTS|work=New York Red Bulls|access-date=April 20, 2017|archive-date=April 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170421091924/http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/history/monuments|url-status=dead}}</ref> Ahead of the 2020 season, the Red Bulls converted the South Ward into a [[safe standing]] section with a rail seating system with cup holders, similar to the system in place at [[BMO Stadium]] in [[Los Angeles]]. This system allows supporters to watch matches while standing but also contain unlock-able individual red fold-down seats to convert the section to standard seating for international matches and other events. The Red Seat was removed and given to the Vallo Family and a new location in Section 101 was selected to commemorate Mike Vallo. An open standing area was created directly behind the South Ward for supporters to gather while maintaining a view of the field. Sports Illustrated Stadium is the third soccer-specific stadium in North America to have a safe standing with rail seating system.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/post/2019/12/16/new-york-red-bulls-introduce-safe-standing-south-ward-2020|title=New York Red Bulls Introduce Safe Standing for South Ward in 2020|work=New York Red Bulls|date=December 16, 2019|access-date=December 18, 2019}}</ref> The South Ward supporters have their own signed and dedicated entrance at Gate D.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/tickets/seatingmap|title=Seating Map|work=New York Red Bulls|access-date=June 4, 2025}}</ref>  

On the west side of Sports Illustrated Stadium is the retired jersey number "99" of [[forward (association football)|striker]] [[Bradley Wright-Phillips]]; the first to be retired by the Red Bulls.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/08/05/new-york-red-bulls-honor-bradley-wright-phillips-last-wear-no-99|title=New York Red Bulls honor Bradley Wright-Phillips: The last to wear No. 99|website=mlssoccer.com|last=Baer|first=Benjamin|date=August 5, 2018|access-date=October 10, 2018}}</ref> Alongside the number 99 are listed the years honoring the Red Bull teams that won the [[Supporters' Shield]] in 2013, 2015, and 2018 and [[MLS Cup playoffs|Conference Championships]] in 2008 and 2024.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/post/2019/03/14/new-york-red-bulls-commemorate-2018-supporters-shield-home-opener-saturday|title=New York Red Bulls to Commemorate 2018 Supporters' Shield at Home Opener on Saturday|publisher=New York Red Bulls|date=March 14, 2019|access-date=March 19, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/new-york-red-bulls-home-opener-to-feature-eastern-conference-champions-celebration-red-carpet-arrival-and-many-special-moments|title=New York Red Bulls Home Opener to Feature Eastern Conference Champions Celebration, Red Carpet Arrival And Many Special Moments|publisher=New York Red Bulls|date=February 24, 2025|access-date=May 9, 2025}}</ref> In 2022, ''Legends Row'' was created and the name of former [[Goalkeeper (association football)|goalkeeper]] [[Luis Robles]] was added. In 2024, a permanent banner honoring [[NJ/NY Gotham FC|Gotham FC]]'s [[2023 National Women's Soccer League season|2023 NWSL Championship]] was added to Legends Row.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/luis-robles-to-be-first-inductee-into-new-york-red-bulls-legends-row|title=Luis Robles to be First Inductee into New-York Red-Bulls Legends Row|publisher=New York Red Bulls|date=April 11, 2022|accessdate=July 1, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gothamfc.com/news_article/show/1305226|title=Gotham FC to Commemorate NWSL Championship at April 14 Home Match|publisher=NJ/NY Gotham FC|date=March 28, 2024|accessdate=July 1, 2024}}</ref>

The lower bowl of the stadium is constructed of concrete, while the upper bowl is constructed of galvanized-metal. The Red Bulls intentionally chose galvanized-metal for the upper bowl so fans could create more noise by stomping their feet. In addition, the main concourse is elevated {{convert|26|ft|m|}} high, eliminating a majority of field-level entryways.<ref name="Red Bull Arena Architecture"/><ref name="CBS NY Guide"/> On the North side of the main concourse are 13 "Red Beams"; each one memorializing a special moment in the club's history.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/history/monuments/redbeams|title=NEW YORK RED BULLS HISTORY – THE RED BEAMS|work=New York Red Bulls|access-date=April 20, 2017|archive-date=April 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170421091339/http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/history/monuments/redbeams|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2022, a mural was added to the main concourse at the "Horizon Gate". The mural was painted by artist Elijah Minton and is designed to "represent the Red Bulls loyal supporters, fans, culture, energy and passion for the game of soccer from our neighborhoods to the walls of (Red Bull Arena)."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/red-bulls-horizon-blue-cross-blue-shield-of-nj-and-newark-arts-unveil-mural-at-r|title=Red Bulls, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ and Newark Arts Unveil Mural at Red Bull Arena|publisher=New York Red Bulls|date=March 3, 2022|accessdate=July 18, 2024}}</ref>

In 2017, the Red Bulls opened MLS's first permanent [[sensory room]] for individuals and families affected by [[autism]]. The space was formerly used as executive offices by the club's [[general manager]] Marc de Grandpre, whose daughter is on the autism spectrum. The sensory room overlooks mid-field and features dimmed lighting and lightly colored walls to offer a soothing environment, along with visual aids, fidget toys and other activities. There is no special ticket or any charge required for use of the room.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/post/2017/05/17/sensory-room-red-bull-arena-now-open|title=Sensory Room at Red Bull Arena Now Open|publisher=New York Red Bulls|date=May 17, 2017|access-date=May 7, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://nypost.com/2018/04/21/red-bulls-inspiration-for-autism-awareness-starts-at-home/|title=Red Bulls' inspiration for autism awareness starts at home|website=nypost.com|last=Cannizzaro|first=Mark|date=April 21, 2018|access-date=May 7, 2018}}</ref> In 2025, the sensory room was updated and enhanced with input from [[KultureCity]] and renamed the "[[Altec Lansing]] Sensory Room". Altec Lansing equipped the sensory room with state-of-the-art [[noise-canceling headphones]] for guests with sensory challenges to use during matches and events.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/new-york-red-bulls-unveil-updated-altec-lansing-sensory-room-at-sports-illustrated-stadium|title=New York Red Bulls Unveil Updated Altec Lansing Sensory Room at Sports Illustrated Stadium|publisher=New York Red Bulls|date=April 7, 2025|access-date=May 9, 2025}}</ref>

Ahead of the 2022 MLS season, the Red Bulls fully renovated the Premium Levels of Sports Illustrated Stadium including the Audi Club, Bulls Corner, Provident Bank Suite Lounge and its 27 indoor suites and created a new area called the Midfield Suite. The Midfield Suite acts as a common area for all suite ticket holders and provides panoramic views of the field. A new satellite premium "BULLShop" was created on the fourth floor and a new gaming lounge was created on the 5th floor that gives suite guests access to gaming stations and lounge seating.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/red-bull-arena-upgrades-premium-levels|title=Red Bull Arena Upgrades Premium Levels|publisher=New York Red Bulls|date=May 5, 2022|accessdate=March 22, 2023}}</ref>

On June 6, 2023, the Red Bulls opened a new outdoor pre-match event space known as "CrossBar". The space includes a permanent stage and viewing area, a weather-proof option for pre-match events, along with new and upgraded furniture, gaming areas and bar and concession area.<ref>{{cite press release|url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/redbullarena/crossbar|title=Introducing CrossBar, a reimagined pre-match destination at Red Bull Arena!|publisher=New York Red Bulls|access-date=June 5, 2023}}</ref>

Ahead of the 2024 MLS season, the Red Bulls upgraded Sports Illustrated Stadium's lighting system by installing a [[Musco Lighting]] TLC for LED system. The new system has color-changing fixtures that allow for higher on-field lighting levels, dynamic lighting for in-game moments and celebrations and reduce energy consumption by 20%. A new LED ribbon board was also installed around the upper bowl of the stadium.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/new-york-red-bulls-announce-new-enhancements-to-red-bull-arena|title=New York Red Bulls Announce New Enhancements To Red Bull Arena|publisher=New York Red Bulls|date=March 8, 2024|access-date=March 13, 2024}}</ref>

Ahead of the 2025 MLS season, the Red Bulls created "Club SI" an indoor-outdoor premium space behind the home team’s bench at midfield. The {{convert|4,510|sqft|m2|abbr=on}} indoor lounge was designed by [[Populous Holdings|Populous]] and the outside seating area consists of 188 movie theater-style cushioned chairs with the front row called the "Manager’s Box" providing access to a balcony over the player entrance tunnel.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2025/04/08/inside-new-club-si-lounge-at-ny-red-bulls-sports-illustrated-stadium/|title=Inside new ‘Club SI’ lounge at N.Y. Red Bulls’ Sports Illustrated Stadium|website=sportsbusinessjournal.com|date=April 8, 2025|access-date=May 9, 2025}}</ref>

==Construction==
[[File:Redbullparkconstruction.JPG|thumb|200px|Red Bull Arena under construction in [[Harrison, New Jersey]] on March 10, 2009]]
Construction commenced on Red Bull Park on January 3, 2008, on the site of a former [[Remco]] factory service building, including the first of 3,000 timber piles driven into the ground to support the new stadium. On January 11, 2008, Erik Stover was announced as the new [[general manager]] of Red Bull Arena during construction and then on after. He had served as GM of [[Qualcomm Stadium]] in [[San Diego]] since 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bigapplesoccer.com/article.php?article_id=12688/|title=Park Boss; Stover to Be Red Bull Park GM|work=BigAppleSoccer.com|date=January 11, 2008|access-date=February 14, 2010|archive-date=July 18, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718102150/http://www.bigapplesoccer.com/article.php?article_id=12688%2F|url-status=dead}}</ref> On February 20, 2008, a CAN$28–$30 million contract was announced with Structal-Heavy Steel Construction to assist in the fabrication and construction of steel components. Fabrication began offsite in the second quarter of 2008, and erection in Fall, 2008.<ref>{{cite press release|publisher=Canam Group|date=February 20, 2008|title=Structal Secures a CAN$30 M Contract for the Construction of Red Bull Park, the New Home of the New York Red Bulls|url=http://www.canam.ws/www/v4/press.nsf/va_redir/comm08_02!open|access-date=February 5, 2010|archive-date=September 11, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110911165148/http://www.canam.ws/www/v4/press.nsf/va_redir/comm08_02!open|url-status=dead}}</ref> Total project size is estimated at 9,000 tons of structural steel.<ref name="StadiumDB"/>

The first steel [[girder]] was put in place on August 19, 2008.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nj.com/news/jjournal/harrison/index.ssf?/base/news-0/1219213557243510.xml&coll=3|title=Red Bull Arena's 1st Beam in Place|last=Villanova|first=Patrick|date=August 20, 2008|work=[[The Jersey Journal]]|location=Jersey City|access-date=August 20, 2008|archive-date=September 17, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080917180832/http://www.nj.com/news/jjournal/harrison/index.ssf?%2Fbase%2Fnews-0%2F1219213557243510.xml&coll=3|url-status=dead}}</ref> The arena was reported by ''[[The New York Times]]'' to be 55% complete on March 27, 2009.<ref name="NYT-2009-03-27">{{cite news |title=With Red Bull Arena, Building for Future and for Fans|first=Jack|last=Bell|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/28/sports/soccer/28redbulls.html|newspaper=[[The New York Times]]|date=March 27, 2009|access-date=February 27, 2010}}</ref> The last major beam for the roof was topped out on April 14, 2009.<ref name="topped_off">{{cite web|url=http://www.dailyharrison.com/red-bulls-news/75-red-bull-managing-director-resigns |title=Red Bull Arena in Harrison 'topped off' |work=DailyHarrison |date=April 15, 2009 |access-date=May 23, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160311055410/http://dailyharrison.com/red-bulls-news/75-red-bull-managing-director-resigns |archive-date=March 11, 2016 }}</ref> Enclosure panels started going up on May 7, 2009.<ref name="first_panel">{{cite web|url=http://www.dailyharrison.com/red-bulls-news/76-red-bull-park-to-be-completed-in-09 |title=First panel of Red Bull Arena roof installed |work=DailyHarrison |date=May 7, 2009 |access-date=May 23, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310025233/http://dailyharrison.com/red-bulls-news/76-red-bull-park-to-be-completed-in-09 |archive-date=March 10, 2016 }}</ref> The first section of the Red Bull Arena roof was completed in August 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://redbullsreader.wordpress.com/2009/08/05/first-section-of-red-bull-arena-roof-completed/|title=First Section Of Red Bull Arena Roof Completed|publisher=Redbullsreader.wordpress.com|date=August 5, 2009|access-date=March 12, 2012}}</ref> The underground drainage and turf-heating system installation began on August 18, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://redbull.newyork.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090818&content_id=6480718&vkey=pr_rbn&fext=.jsp&team=t107|title=SubAir system installation begins at Red Bull Arena|work=MLSnet.com|date=August 18, 2009|access-date=February 14, 2010}}{{Dead link|date=May 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

[[File:Redbull arena.jpg|thumb|center|825px|Sports Illustrated Stadium internal view]]

==Tax controversy==
[[File:Red Bull Arena west jeh.jpg|thumb|left|Exterior of Red Bull Arena in 2010.]]
In 2010, the Red Bulls refused to pay a $1.4 million property tax levy to the town of Harrison, claiming that the stadium was exempt from paying taxes.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rating Update: MOODY'S DOWNGRADES TO Ba3 FROM Baa1 THE G. O. RATING FOR THE TOWN OF HARRISON (NJ); AFFIRMS NEGATIVE OUTLOOK|date=May 20, 2011|url=https://www.moodys.com/research/MOODYS-DOWNGRADES-TO-Ba3-FROM-Baa1-THE-G-O-RATING-Rating-Update--RU_16955955|publisher=Moody's|access-date=May 5, 2016}}</ref> The team also refused to pay a $1.3 million for 2011. While the team did eventually pay the back taxes, it subsequently filed a lawsuit to have the payments reimbursed by the town, claiming the stadium was exempt from local taxes.<ref>{{cite web|date=May 12, 2014|title=Court: Red Bulls must pay $2.8M in property taxes|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mls/2014/05/12/court-red-bulls-must-pay-2-8m-in-property-taxes/9001277/|website=USAToday.com|publisher=Associated Press|access-date=May 5, 2016}}</ref>

On June 30, 2012, the Tax Court of New Jersey ruled that Harrison did have the right to tax both Red Bull Arena and the land underneath it and denied the team's claim for reimbursement.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Leir|first1=Ron|title=Court: Red Bulls must pay taxes|date=May 21, 2014|url=http://www.theobserver.com/2014/05/court-red-bulls-must-pay-taxes/|publisher=The Observer Online|access-date=May 5, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Red Bull Arena, Inc., v. Town of Harrison|url=http://law.justia.com/cases/new-jersey/tax-court/2012/06832-11opn.html|website=law.justia.com|publisher=Tax Court of New Jersey|access-date=May 5, 2016}}</ref> This decision was upheld by an appellate court in May 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=Red Bull Arena, Inc v. Town of Harrison|url=http://law.justia.com/cases/new-jersey/appellate-division-unpublished/2014/a1615-12.html|website=law.justia.com|publisher=Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division|access-date=May 5, 2016}}</ref> The Red Bulls appealed to the state Supreme Court, who in October 2014 agreed to hear the case.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Conte|first1=Michaelangelo|title=Red Bulls' bid to recoup $2.8 million in taxes from Harrison still alive|url=http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2014/10/nj_top_court_to_rehear_red_bulls_suit_seeking_to_recoup_3_million_in_taxes_paid_harrison.html|newspaper=The Jersey Journal|access-date=May 5, 2016}}</ref> The Supreme Court referred the parties to mediation.

A settlement was proposed in which the Hudson County Improvement Authority would take over ownership of the land and stadium and enter into a lease agreement with the team, using the lease payments to give Harrison an annual PILOT (Payment In Lieu of Taxes) tied to the Consumer Price Index.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Leir|first1=Ron|title=Settlement: team stays, pays PILOT|date=March 22, 2016|url=http://www.theobserver.com/2016/03/settlement-team-stays-pays-pilot/|publisher=The Observer Online|access-date=May 5, 2016}}</ref> The settlement was approved by the Harrison Town Council and mayor on March 16, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Leir|first1=Ron|title=Still no Red Bull settlement|date=April 13, 2016|url=http://www.theobserver.com/2016/04/still-no-red-bull-settlement/|publisher=The Observer Online|access-date=May 5, 2016}}</ref>

On July 14, 2016, the Red Bulls and town agreed to a revised settlement, in which the stadium and land will be turned over to the Hudson County Improvement Authority. The Red Bulls will pay an annual rent of $1.3 million, escalated annually based on the [[Consumer Price Index]], of which $1.115 million will go to the town of Harrison. The lease agreement will be in place through 2038, with team options through 2058. At the end of the lease term, ownership of the stadium will revert to the town. This agreement must be finalized by the end of 2016.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Lier|first1=Ron|title=Town scores Red Bull revenues|url=http://www.theobserver.com/2016/07/town-scores-red-bull-revenues/|website=The Observer Online|date=July 27, 2016|access-date=August 1, 2016}}</ref>

==Naming rights==

The acquisition of the MetroStars by Red Bull GmbH in 2006 included the [[naming rights]] to the future stadium. Red Bull began exploring an outside naming rights sponsor for the stadium as early as 2015.<ref>{{cite news |last=Thomas |first=Ian |date=November 12, 2018 |title=Red Bulls in talks with betting companies |url=https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Journal/Issues/2018/11/12/Franchises/Red-Bulls.aspx |work=[[Sports Business Journal]] |url-access=limited |accessdate=December 11, 2024}}</ref> On December 11, 2024, the Red Bulls announced a 13-year agreement with Sports Illustrated Tickets, a ticket platform owned by [[Authentic Brands Group]] that licenses the branding of sports magazine ''[[Sports Illustrated]]''; the sponsorship does not involve the newsroom operations of ''Sports Illustrated''.<ref>{{cite news |last=Strauss |first=Ben |date=December 11, 2024 |title=Sports Illustrated lands naming rights for soccer stadium. Sort of. |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/12/11/sports-illustrated-stadium-new-york/ |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |url-access=subscription |accessdate=December 16, 2024}}</ref> The agreement will include the use of Sports Illustrated Tickets as the official ticketing partner of events at the stadium beginning in 2026 after it replaces [[Ticketmaster]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Anzidei |first=Melanie |date=December 11, 2024 |title=New York Red Bulls, Sports Illustrated Tickets agree 13-year deal for MLS club's stadium naming rights |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5986435/2024/12/11/new-york-red-bulls-sports-illustrated-stadium/ |work=[[The Athletic]] |url-access=subscription |accessdate=December 11, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=McCormick |first=Bret |date=December 11, 2024 |title=Sports Illustrated Tickets inks stadium naming deal with Red Bulls |url=https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2024/12/11/new-york-red-bulls-sports-illustrated-stadium |work=Sports Business Journal |url-access=limited |accessdate=December 11, 2024}}</ref>

==Events==

===Soccer===
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[[File:Red Bull Arena in New Jersey.jpg|thumb|right|The stadium before a match between the Red Bulls and [[CF Montréal|Montreal Impact]]]]

A [[soft opening]] of the stadium, a match between the Red Bulls Under-18 Academy team and the [[United States U-17 men's national soccer team]] scheduled for March 13, 2010, was postponed due to heavy rain and high wind.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2010/03/heavy_rains_wind_postpone_open.html|title=Heavy rains, wind postpone opening of $150M Red Bull Arena in Harrison|agency=[[Associated Press]]|date=March 13, 2010}}</ref> The facility instead opened on March 20, 2010, as the Red Bulls played a friendly match against Brazilian club [[Santos FC]] winning before a sold-out crowd 3–1.<ref name="opening"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bigapplesoccer.com/teams/redbulls2.php?article_id=22957|title=A Grand Opening Night|publisher=Bigapplesoccer.com|date=March 20, 2010|access-date=March 12, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203133933/http://www.bigapplesoccer.com/teams/redbulls2.php?article_id=22957|archive-date=December 3, 2013}}</ref>

The first official match, the MLS season opener against the [[Chicago Fire S.C.|Chicago Fire]], took place March 27, 2010, with the Red Bulls winning 1–0 in front of a sold-out crowd. [[Joel Lindpere]] became the first player to score a goal at Red Bull Arena.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.nj.com/redbulls/index.ssf/2010/03/red_bulls_beat_chicago_fire_1-0_in_first-ever_home_opener_at_red_bull_arena.html|title=Red Bulls beat Chicago Fire, 1–0, in first-ever home opener at Red Bull Arena|newspaper=The Star Ledger|date=March 27, 2010|last=Giase|first=Frank |access-date=March 1, 2017}}</ref>

Red Bull Arena hosted its first-ever international soccer game in May 2010, when [[Turkey national football team|Turkey]] beat the [[Czech Republic national football team|Czech Republic]] in front of a crowd of 16,371.<ref>{{cite news|title=Turkey Tops Czech Republic at New York Red Bull Arena|first=Michael|last=Lewis|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/more_sports/2010/05/23/2010-05-23_turkey_tops_cr.html|newspaper=Daily News|location=New York|date=May 23, 2010|access-date=January 20, 2010|archive-date=May 26, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100526161515/http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/more_sports/2010/05/23/2010-05-23_turkey_tops_cr.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> The stadium also hosted an exhibition between [[Ecuador national football team|Ecuador]] and [[Colombia national football team|Colombia]] in October 2010. The game drew a sellout crowd of 25,000.<ref>{{cite news |title=Colombia Beats Ecuador 1–0 in Friendly|url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/2010-10-08-2831105149_x.htm|newspaper=[[USA Today]]|agency=[[Associated Press]]|date=October 8, 2010|access-date=January 20, 2010}}</ref>

On June 13, 2011, Red Bull Arena hosted two group stage matches of the [[2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup]]. The first match saw the [[Guatemala national football team]] defeat the [[Grenada national football team]] 4–0. The second match saw the [[Jamaica national football team]] defeat the [[Honduras national football team]] 1–0. Both matches were attended by a sellout crowd of 25,000 fans.

On June 28, 2011, Red Bull Arena hosted its first ever [[2011 U.S. Open Cup|Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup]] match with the Red Bulls defeating [[United Soccer League|USL Pro]] team [[F.C. New York]] 2–1.

On July 27, 2011, Red Bull Arena hosted the [[2011 MLS All-Star Game]] with the MLS All-Stars playing [[Manchester United]] where United won 4–0.<ref>{{cite news|title=Manchester United's 4–0 Romp Over MLS All-Stars More Proof U.S. Pro Soccer Not Up to Snuff|first=Filip|last=Bondy|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/more_sports/2011/07/28/2011-07-28_results_show_mls_lacks_solid_footing.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120908224831/http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/more_sports/2011/07/28/2011-07-28_results_show_mls_lacks_solid_footing.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 8, 2012|newspaper=Daily News|location=New York|date=July 28, 2011|access-date=July 28, 2011}}</ref>

On October 8, 2011, Red Bull Arena hosted its first New Jersey high school soccer game when the [[Harrison High School (New Jersey)#Athletics|Harrison]] Blue Tide hosted the [[Kearny High School (New Jersey)#Athletics|Kearny]] Kardinals in both boys' and girls' soccer matches.<ref>{{cite news |title=New York Red Bulls announce Harrison, Kearny soccer games on Oct. 8 at Red Bull Arena|url=http://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/index.ssf/2011/09/new_york_red_bulls_announce_ha.html|newspaper=The Jersey Journal|location=Jersey City|date=September 7, 2011|access-date=October 4, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=The boys soccer report: News and notes|url=http://www.northjersey.com/sports/The_boys_soccer_report_News_and_notes.html|newspaper=The Record|location=Hackensack|date=October 5, 2011|access-date=October 7, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160108055257/http://www.northjersey.com/story-archives/the-boys-soccer-report-news-and-notes-1.1214741|archive-date=January 8, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Harrison, Kearny boys soccer teams bring rich rivalry to Red Bull Arena|url=http://www.nj.com/hssports/blog/boyssoccer/index.ssf/2011/10/harrison-kearny_boys_soccer_rivalry_brings_a_rich_history_to_red_bull_arena.html|newspaper=[[The Star Ledger]]|location=Newark|date=October 8, 2011|last=Friedman|first=Jackie|access-date=October 10, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111008234533/http://www.nj.com/hssports/blog/boyssoccer/index.ssf/2011/10/harrison-kearny_boys_soccer_rivalry_brings_a_rich_history_to_red_bull_arena.html|archive-date=October 8, 2011}}</ref>

On October 11, 2011, Red Bull Arena hosted its first [[United States men's national soccer team]] match, as the US squad lost 1–0 to the [[Ecuador national football team]] in an international friendly.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/332386/ecuador-united-states|title=Ecuador 1-0 USA (Oct 11, 2011) Final Score - ESPN|website=ESPN.com|date=October 11, 2011|accessdate=July 23, 2024}}</ref>

On November 13, 2011, Red Bull Arena hosted the semifinals and championship match of the [[2011 Big East Conference Men's Soccer Tournament]], a [[college soccer]] tournament.<ref>{{cite news |title=Harrison's Red Bull Arena will host Big East men's soccer championship in November|url=http://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/index.ssf/2011/08/harrisons_red_bull_arena_will.html|work=NJ.com|access-date=September 13, 2011|date=August 18, 2011}}</ref> The [[2012 Big East Men's Soccer Tournament]] was supposed to be held at Red Bull Arena but was moved to [[Subaru Park]] in [[Chester, Pennsylvania]] due to the effects of [[Hurricane Sandy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.philadelphiaunion.com/news/2012/11/big-east-mens-soccer-championships-moved-chester|title=BIG EAST men's soccer championships moved to Chester|date=6 November 2012|publisher=philadelphiaunion.com|access-date=July 23, 2024|archive-date=November 10, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110100809/http://www.philadelphiaunion.com/news/2012/11/big-east-mens-soccer-championships-moved-chester|url-status=live}}</ref>

On July 28, 2012, Red Bull Arena hosted the [[Trophée des champions]], a soccer game between the champions of [[Ligue 1]] and the winners of the [[Coupe de France]]: [[Montpellier HSC]] vs [[Olympique Lyonnais]]. Lyon won on penalties after the match ended 2–2. The match was organized by [[Ligue de Football Professionnel]].

On June 20, 2013, the [[United States women's national soccer team]] played an international friendly against the [[South Korea women's national football team]]. It was in Red Bull Arena that United States forward [[Abby Wambach]] scored four goals, beating [[Mia Hamm]]'s record of 158 goals, for the most international goals scored ever by a male or female player as part of 5–0 United States victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/soccer/news/abby-wambach-goal-history-goal-158-ties-breaks-mia-hamm|title=Abby Wambach makes history, breaks Mia Hamm's all-time goal scoring record|publisher=NBC Sports|last=Kassouf|first=Jeff|date=June 20, 2013|accessdate=July 23, 2024}}</ref>

On July 8, 2013, Red Bull Arena hosted two group stage matches of the [[2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup]]. The first match saw the [[El Salvador national football team]] and the [[Trinidad and Tobago national football team]] play to a 2–2 draw. The second match saw the Honduras national football team defeat the [[Haiti national football team]] 2–0. Both matches were attended by a crowd of 20,000 fans.

On October 27, 2013, the New York Red Bulls won their first ever [[Supporters' Shield]] championship by beating the Chicago Fire 5–2 in front of a sold-out crowd of 25,219.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/post/2013/10/27/red-bulls-beat-chicago-5-2-win-first-supporters-shield-championship|title=Red Bulls beat Chicago 5–2, win first Supporters' Shield championship|publisher=New York Red Bulls|date=October 27, 2013|access-date=March 1, 2017}}</ref>

On July 26, 2014, the New York Red Bulls defeated reigning [[FA Cup]] champions [[Arsenal F.C.]] 1–0 in the 2014 New York Cup in front of a sold-out crowd of 25,219.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/match-recap-red-bulls-1-arsenal-0|title=Match Recap: Red Bulls 1, Arsenal 0|publisher=New York Red Bulls|date=July 26, 2014|accessdate=August 1, 2022}}</ref>

On August 26, 2014, Red Bull Arena hosted the [[2014–15 CONCACAF Champions League|CONCACAF Champions League]] for the first time with the New York Red Bulls defeating [[C.D. FAS]] 2–0 in a group stage match.

On July 22, 2015, the New York Red Bulls defeated reigning [[Premier League]] champions [[Chelsea F.C.]] 4–2 as part of the [[2015 International Champions Cup]] in front of a crowd of 24,076.<ref>{{cite web|last=Giacometti|first=Eric|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/new-york-red-bulls-4-chelsea-2-sean-davis-scores-brace-red-bulls-shock-premier|title=New York Red Bulls 4, Chelsea 2: Sean Davis scores brace as Red Bulls shock Premier League champs|website=mlssoccer.com|date=July 22, 2015|accessdate=August 1, 2022}}</ref>

On July 26, 2015, the New York Red Bulls defeated reigning and back-to-back [[2014–15 Primeira Liga|Primeira Liga]] champions [[S.L. Benfica]] 2–1 as part of the 2015 International Champions Cups in front 18,906 fans.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/match-recap-new-york-red-bulls-2-sl-benfica-1|title=MATCH RECAP: New York Red Bulls 2, S.L. Benfica 1|publisher=New York Red Bulls|date=July 26, 2015|accessdate=July 24, 2024}}</ref>

The [[New York Red Bulls II]] of the [[United Soccer League]] played their home games at Red Bull Arena from 2015 to 2016, then moved to [[Montclair State University]]'s [[MSU Soccer Park at Pittser Field]] for the 2017 Season.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/post/2016/05/10/new-york-red-bulls-ii-make-montclair-state-university-home-remainder-2016-usl|title=New York Red Bulls II Make Montclair State University Home; Remainder of 2016 USL Schedule to be played at Red Bull Arena|newspaper=newyorkredbulls.com|access-date= May 10, 2016}}</ref>

On August 12, 2016, Major League Soccer, in collaboration with the United Soccer League and oversight by the [[International Football Association Board]], made history by becoming the first soccer league in the world to use [[video assistant referee|video assistant referee (VAR)]] in a live match. The match was between New York Red Bulls II and [[Orlando City B]] at Red Bull Arena. During the match, referee Ismail Elfath reviewed two fouls and after consultation with video assistant referee [[Allen Chapman]], issued a red card and a yellow card in the respective incidents. New York Red Bulls II won the match 5–1.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/post/2016/08/12/red-bull-arena-host-first-usl-matches-video-assistant-referee-testing|title=Red Bull Arena to Host First USL Matches with Video Assistant Referee Testing|publisher=New York Red Bulls|date=August 12, 2016|access-date=March 1, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/08/13/video-assistant-referees-edge-closer-after-successful-trial-in-u/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/08/13/video-assistant-referees-edge-closer-after-successful-trial-in-u/ |archive-date=January 12, 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Video assistant referees edge closer after successful trial in United States|newspaper=The Telegraph|date=August 13, 2016|last=Williams|first=Bob|access-date=March 1, 2017}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.si.com/tech-media/2016/08/19/mls-virtual-assistant-referees-debut|title=MLS makes soccer history with debut of video assistant referees|magazine=Sports Illustrated|date=August 19, 2016|last=Alvarez|first=Liana|access-date=March 1, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uslsoccer.com/game/show/13218191|title=New York Red Bulls II vs. Orlando City B|publisher=USL Soccer|date=August 12, 2016|access-date=March 1, 2017|archive-date=March 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170302112355/http://www.uslsoccer.com/game/show/13218191|url-status=dead}}</ref>

On October 23, 2016, Red Bull Arena hosted the [[2016 USL Season|2016 United Soccer League Final]] with New York Red Bulls II beating the [[Swope Park Rangers]] 5–1 winning their first United Soccer League Championship. New York Red Bulls II became the first Major League Soccer-owned team to win the United Soccer League title.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/10/23/new-york-red-bulls-ii-win-2016-usl-cup-5-1-over-swope-park-rangers|title=New York Red Bulls II win 2016 USL Cup 5–1 over Swope Park Rangers|publisher=Major League Soccer|date=October 23, 2016|access-date=March 1, 2017}}</ref>

On March 4, 2017, Red Bull Arena hosted two matches of the [[2017 SheBelieves Cup]]. The first match saw the [[France women's national football team]] play the Germany women's national football team to a 0–0 draw. The second match saw the [[England women's national football team]] defeat the United States women's national soccer team 1–0 in front of sold-out crowd of 26,500.

On July 7, 2017, Red Bull Arena hosted two group stage matches of the [[2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup]]. The first match saw the [[Canada men's national soccer team]] defeat the [[French Guiana national football team]] by a score of 4–2. The second match saw the Costa Rica national football team defeat the Honduras national football team by a score of 1–0. Both matches were attended by a sellout crowd of 25,817 fans.

On July 25, 2017, Red Bull Arena hosted [[Tottenham Hotspur]] and [[A.S. Roma]] as part of the [[2017 International Champions Cup]]. A.S. Roma defeated Tottenham Hotspur 3–2 in front of a sold-out crowd of 26,192.

On September 1, 2017, Red Bull Arena hosted its first ever [[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification|World Cup Qualifier Match]] between the [[United States men's national soccer team]] and [[Costa Rica national football team|Costa Rica men's national football team]] as part of the [[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CONCACAF fifth round]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/post/2017/07/06/us-soccer-selects-red-bull-arena-host-critical-usa-costa-rica-world-cup-qualifier|title=U.S. Soccer Selects Red Bull Arena to Host Critical USA-Costa Rica World Cup Qualifie|publisher=New York Red Bulls|date=July 6, 2017|access-date=July 7, 2017}}</ref> The United States lost to Costa Rica 2–0 in front of a sold-out crowd of 26,500.<ref name="USMNT">{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/sep/01/united-states-defeat-costa-rica-world-cup|title=USA's World Cup hopes take hit in underwhelming 2–0 defeat to Costa Rica|website=theguardian.com|date=September 1, 2017|last=Graham|first=Bryan Armen|access-date=September 5, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/post/2017/09/01/ticket-sold-out-usa-costa-rica-world-cup-qualifier-presented-volpi-foods-red-bull|title=Ticket Sold Out For USA-Costa Rica World Cup Qualifier, Presented By Volpi Foods, At Red Bull Arena|website=newyorkredbulls.com|date=September 1, 2017|access-date=September 5, 2017}}</ref>

On September 24, 2017, the [[Danone Nations Cup]] World Final was held at Red Bull Arena. It marked the first time the international youth soccer tournament was held in the United States in its 18-year history.<ref name="Danone Nations Cup">{{cite web|title=DNCE to perform at Red Bull Arena for international youth soccer tournament|first=Patrick|last=Villanova|url=http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2017/08/dnce_to_perform_at_red_bull_arena_for_internationa.html#incart_river_index|newspaper=[[The Jersey Journal]]|location=Jersey City|date=August 3, 2017|access-date=August 3, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.danonenationscup.com/en/edition|title=2017 Edition|publisher=Danone Nations Cup|access-date=August 3, 2017}}</ref>

On March 4, 2018, Red Bull Arena hosted two matches of the [[2018 SheBelieves Cup]] for the second time. The first match saw the [[United States women's national soccer team]] play the France women's national football team to a 1–1 draw in front of a sold-out crowd of 25,706. The second match saw the Germany women's national football play the England women's national soccer team to a 2–2 draw.

On July 28, 2018, Red Bull Arena hosted [[S.L. Benfica]] and [[Juventus FC]] as part of the [[2018 International Champions Cup]]. Juventus beat Benfica in a penalty shootout 4–2 in front of a crowd of 24,194.

On June 24, 2019, Red Bull Arena hosted two group stage matches of the [[2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup]]. The first match saw the [[Bermuda national football team]] defeat the [[Nicaragua national football team]] by a score of 2–0. The second match saw the Haiti national football team defeat the Costa Rica national football team by a score of 2–1. Both matches were attended by crowd 20,044 fans.

On July 24, 2019, Red Bull Arena hosted [[Fiorentina]] and S.L. Benfica as part of the [[2019 International Champions Cup]]. Benfica defeated Fiorentina 2–1.

Red Bull Arena gained a new tenant on November 18, 2019 with a joint announcement by the Red Bulls and [[Gotham FC]] that the stadium would host the latter team for its home games in the [[National Women's Soccer League]] in 2020. Gotham had used Red Bull Arena for two home matches in its [[2019 Sky Blue FC season|2019 season]], both of which drew crowds well beyond the capacity of that team's former home of [[Yurcak Field]] at [[Rutgers University–New Brunswick|Rutgers University]].<ref>{{cite press release|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/11/18/red-bull-arena-be-home-nwsls-sky-blue-fc-2020 |title=Red Bull Arena to be home of NWSL's Sky Blue FC in 2020 |publisher=Major League Soccer |date=November 18, 2019 |access-date=November 26, 2019}}</ref>

On March 8, 2020, Red Bull Arena hosted two matches of the [[2020 SheBelieves Cup]] for the third time. This was last soccer tournament in the United States to be completed before the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] shut down all professional sports in the country. The first match saw the [[England women's national football team]] defeat the [[Japan women's national football team]] 1–0. The second match resulted in the [[United States women's national soccer team]] defeat the [[Spain women's national football team]] 1–0 in front of sold-out crowd of 26,500.

In late 2020, Red Bull Arena hosted home matches for the [[Montreal Impact (MLS)|Montreal Impact]] (later known as CF Montréal) due to cross-border travel restrictions amid the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Hickey |first=Pat |date=September 11, 2020 |title=Home away from home: Montreal Impact to continue MLS season in N.J. |url=https://montrealgazette.com/sports/soccer/mls/montreal-impact/home-away-from-home-montreal-impact-to-continue-mls-season-in-n-j |work=[[Montreal Gazette]] |access-date=March 24, 2021}}</ref> The stadium also hosted cross-town rivals [[New York City FC]] for five matches from August to September due to scheduling conflicts at [[Yankee Stadium]], which were resolved by October.<ref>{{cite news |last=Sigal |first=Johnathan |date=October 2, 2020 |title=NYCFC return to Yankee Stadium for remaining 2020 MLS matches |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2020/10/02/nycfc-return-yankee-stadium-remaining-2020-mls-matches |work=MLSsoccer.com |access-date=March 24, 2021}}</ref> The team had also played two [[2020 CONCACAF Champions League]] fixtures at the stadium in February and March due to Yankee Stadium undergoing winterization procedures.

In 2021, New York City FC played eight home matches at Red Bull Arena due to other scheduling conflicts.<ref name="Newsday-NYCFC">{{cite news |last=Gerbosi |first=Ryan |date=September 28, 2021 |title=NYCFC not planning to play any home matches at Red Bull Arena in 2022 |url=https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/nycfc/2022-mls-schedule-new-york-city-fc-red-bull-arena-1.50375042 |work=[[Newsday]] |accessdate=December 8, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Gerbosi |first=Ryan |date=March 24, 2021 |title=NYCFC splits home matches between Yankee Stadium and Red Bull Arena for second straight season |url=https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/nycfc-2021-schedule-yankee-stadium-red-bull-arena-home-matches-1.50193493 |work=Newsday |access-date=March 24, 2021}}</ref> In addition to NYCFC playing in Red Bull Arena, CF Montréal announced on June 21, 2021, that they would play a game against NYCFC on July 7 due to scheduling conflicts at [[DRV PNK Stadium]] with the [[2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.cfmontreal.com/en/post/2021/06/21/cf-montr%C3%A9al-will-play-home-games-red-bull-arena-and-exploria-stadium| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210623170812/https://www.cfmontreal.com/en/post/2021/06/21/cf-montr%C3%A9al-will-play-home-games-red-bull-arena-and-exploria-stadium| archive-date = June 23, 2021| title = CF Montréal will play home games at Red Bull Arena and at Exploria Stadium|website=CF Montréal|date=June 21, 2021}}</ref>

In 2022, [[2022 New York City FC season|New York City FC]] played two home matches at Red Bull Arena; one regular season match and one [[2022 CONCACAF Champions League]] match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newyorkcityfc.com/news/new-york-city-football-club-announces-details-for-scotiabank-concacaf-champions-|title=New York City Football Club Announces Details for Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League Semifinals|publisher=New York City FC|date=March 18, 2022|accessdate=July 30, 2024}}</ref>

On July 30, 2022, the New York Red Bulls played a club friendly against [[FC Barcelona]] in front of a sold-out crowd with Barcelona winning 2–0.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/635216|title=New York Red Bull vs. Barcelona - Football Match Summary - July 30, 2022|website=espn.com|date=July 30, 2022|accessdate=August 1, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/match-recap-red-bulls-barcelona-friendly-a-rousing-success-in-front-of-packed-re|title=MATCH RECAP: Red Bulls, Barcelona Friendly A Rousing Success in Front of Packed Red Bull Arena|publisher=New York Red Bulls|date=July 30, 2022|accessdate=August 1, 2022}}</ref>
 
On November 13, 2022, the [[United States women's national soccer team]] played the [[Germany women's national football team]] in an international friendly with the US team winning 2–1 in front of a crowd of 26,317.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/uswnt-vs-germany-score-usa-snap-three-game-skid-end-2022-on-high-note-as-sophia-smith-mallory-pugh-score/live/|title=USWNT vs. Germany score: USA snap three-game skid, end 2022 on high note as Sophia Smith, Mallory Pugh score|website=cbssports.com|date=November 13, 2022|accessdate=November 15, 2022}}</ref>

On June 17, 2023, the [[Ecuador national football team]] played the [[Bolivia national football team]] in an international friendly with Ecuador winning 1–0 in front of 20,000 fans.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/668782/bolivia-ecuador|title=Ecuador 1-0 Bolivia (June 17, 2023) Final Score - ESPN|website=ESPN.com|date=June 17, 2023|accessdate=July 18, 2024}}</ref>

[[File:Sports Illustrated Stadium 6th September 2025.jpg|thumb|The stadium during a friendly match between United States and [[South Korea national football team|South Korea]] in 2025]]

The [[2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup]] held four group stage matches at Red Bull Arena over the course of two days. On June 30, the first match saw the [[Panama national football team]] defeat the [[Martinique national football team]] 2–1 and the second match saw the El Salvador national football team and Costa Rica national football team play to a 0–0 draw. Both matches drew 22,615 fans. On July 4, the first match saw the Guatemala national football team defeat the [[Guadeloupe national football team]] 3–2 and the second match saw Costa Rica defeat Martinique by a score of 6–4. Both matches were played in front of 21,531 fans.

On July 26, 2023, New York City FC played a [[2023 Leagues Cup]] group stage home match against [[Toronto FC]] at Red Bull Arena. They also played a regular season home match against Toronto FC during the [[2023 New York City FC season|2023 season]].

On July 28, 2023, Red Bull Arena hosted [[Brighton & Hove Albion]] vs. [[Newcastle United]] in the [[Premier League Summer Series]] where the Magpies won 2–1.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2023/04/23/premier-league-summer-series-coming-to-usa-in-2023/ |title=Premier League Summer Series coming to USA in 2023 |website=soccer.nbcsports.com |last=Prince-Wright |first=Joe |date=April 23, 2023 |accessdate=April 23, 2023 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230423183900/https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2023/04/23/premier-league-summer-series-coming-to-usa-in-2023/ |archive-date=April 23, 2023}}</ref>

On August 3, 2023, the Red Bulls defeated New York City FC in the Round of 32 of the [[2023 Leagues Cup]] 1–0 at Red Bull Arena eliminating City from the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.leaguescup.com/competitions/leagues-cup/2023/matches/rbnyvsnyc-08-03-2023/|title=Leagues Cup Thursday August 3 2023 Final New York 1-0 New York City|publisher=Leagues Cup|date=August 3, 2023|accessdate=December 2, 2024}}</ref>

On July 13, 2024, the [[United States women's national soccer team]] played the [[Mexico women's national football team]] in an international friendly prior to the [[2024 Summer Olympics]] in [[Paris]] and honored the 20 members of the 1999 team to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their [[1999 FIFA Women's World Cup]] [[1999 FIFA Women's World Cup final|victory]]. The United States defeated Mexico 1–0 in front of a sellout crowd of 26,376.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2024/07/uswnt-vs-mexico-score-result-goals-stats-highlights-match-recap|title=U.S. WOMEN'S NATIONAL TEAM TOPS MEXICO 1-0 IN PENULTIMATE MATCH BEFORE PARIS OLYMPICS|publisher=US Soccer|date=July 13, 2024|accessdate=July 15, 2024}}</ref>

On July 31, 2024, [[RB Leipzig]] took on [[Aston Villa F.C.]] in an international friendly at the Arena with RB Leipzig winning 2–0.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2024/august/01/rb-leipzig-aston-villa-match-report/|title=RB Leipzig 2-0 Aston Villa|publisher=Aston Villa|date=July 31, 2024|accessdate=August 2, 2024}}</ref>

On August 13, 2024, New York City FC played a [[2024 Leagues Cup]] Round of 16 home match against [[Tigres UANL]] at Red Bull Arena.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hudsonriverblue.com/nycfc-vs-tigres-leagues-cup-round-of-16-will-be-at-red-bull-arena-august-13-2024/|title=NYCFC to play Tigres at Red Bull Arena in Leagues Cup Round of 16|website=hudsonriverblue.com|date=August 9, 2024|accessdate=August 20, 2024}}</ref> They also played two [[2024 New York City FC season#Competitions|regular season]] home matches in October.

On August 19, 2024, reigning 2023 [[National Women's Soccer League|NWSL]] champions [[NJ/NY Gotham FC|Gotham FC]] played reigning 2023 [[Women's Super League|WSL]] champions [[Chelsea F.C. Women|Chelsea]] at Red Bull Arena in an international friendly with Chelsea defeating Gotham 3–1.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Millar |first=Colin |date=May 20, 2024 |title=Gotham FC to play Chelsea in New Jersey friendly |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5506819/2024/05/20/gotham-chelsea-friendly/ |access-date=2024-05-21 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gothamfc.com/news_article/show/1316307|title=Match Recap: Gotham FC Falls 3-1 in International Friendly with Chelsea FC Women|publisher=Gotham FC|date=August 19, 2024|accessdate=August 20, 2024}}</ref>

On November 10, 2024, [[NJ/NY Gotham FC|Gotham FC]] played their first home playoff match at home, at Red Bull Arena, winning 2–1 against [[Portland Thorns FC|Portland Thorns]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Communications |first=Gotham FC |date=2024-10-21 |title=Gotham FC to host First Home Playoff Game on November 10 at Red Bull Arena |url=https://www.gothamfc.com/news_article/show/1321454 |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=NJ/NY Gotham FC |language=en-us}}</ref>

On May 10, 2025, the Red Bulls defeated the [[LA Galaxy]] 7–0 at Sports Illustrated Stadium in a rematch of [[MLS Cup 2024]] where the Red Bulls lost 2–1. The match saw the Red Bulls score 7 goals, the most at home by the club, and the Galaxy set a league record by starting an MLS season winless after 12 matches. The scoreline tied the widest margin of victory in an MLS Cup rematch and the MLS record for largest victory margin overall.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6347082/2025/05/11/la-galaxy-mls-record-losing-streak/|title=With blowout loss, LA Galaxy set MLS record by being winless after 12 games|website=nytimes.com/athletic|date=May 11, 2025|access-date=May 12, 2025}}</ref>

As part of [[2026 FIFA World Cup|2026 FIFA Men's World Cup]], Sports Illustrated Stadium and Red Bull Training Facility will serve as training grounds for teams playing matches at nearby [[MetLife Stadium]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tapinto.net/towns/jersey-city/sections/sports/articles/world-cup-2026-coming-to-new-jersey|title=World Cup 2026 Coming to New Jersey|publisher=TAP into Jersey City|last=Lenox|first=Steve|date=June 16, 2022|access-date=February 6, 2024}}</ref>

===Rugby union===
In addition to soccer, the arena has also been the host of several [[rugby union]] matches. All three finals of the [[Churchill Cup|2010 Churchill Cup]] were held at The Red Bull Arena.<ref>[http://www.universalsports.com/news/article/newsid=478688.html] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100623073641/http://www.universalsports.com/news/article/newsid=478688.html|date=June 23, 2010}}</ref> [[London Irish]] played their home game against [[Saracens F.C.|Saracens]] in [[Premiership Rugby]] at the Red Bull Arena on [[2015–16 Premiership Rugby#Round 16|March 12, 2016]]. This marked the first time an English premiership rugby match had been played overseas. The timing and location were selected to coincide with [[St. Patrick's Day]] festivities in an area were there is a large Irish influence.<ref>{{cite web|title=London Irish Aviva Premiership Rugby match in USA|url=http://www.london-irish.com/news/london-irish-aviva-premiership-rugby-match-in-usa/bp549/|website=London Irish|date=October 27, 2015|access-date=October 27, 2015}}</ref> The game was televised live across the US on [[NBCSN]].<ref name="Aviva Premiership on NBC">{{cite web|title=Aviva Premiership Rugby Going Live on NBC Sports in America|url=http://www.london-irish.com/news/aviva-premiership-rugby-going-live-on-nbc-sports-in-america/bp759/|website=London Irish|date=March 7, 2016|access-date=March 7, 2016}}</ref> London Irish did not return the following season due to their relegation to the [[RFU Championship]].<ref name="LI SAR 2016"/> The [[USA national rugby union team|USA]] faced [[Ireland national rugby union team|Ireland]] on June 10, 2017.<ref name="Ireland">{{cite web|url=https://www.usarugby.org/2017/02/mens-eeagles-to-host-ireland-at-red-bull-arena-for-emirates-airlines-summer-series-match/|title= Men's Eagles to host Ireland at Red Bull Arena for "Emirates Airlines Summer Series" match|date=February 21, 2017|access-date=February 21, 2017}}</ref> This was the Eagles' first test of the [[2017 mid-year rugby union internationals|2017 summer internationals]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2017/03/21/eagles-confirm-georgia-test-venue/|title=Eagles confirm Georgia test venue|date=March 21, 2017}}</ref> The Eagles lost 55–19 in front of 22,370 spectators.<ref>[http://www.espn.co.uk/rugby/report?gameId=291236&league=289234 Ireland hammer US Eagles in New Jersey] – ESPN / PA, June 10, 2017</ref>

On June 25, 2022, the arena hosted the [[2022 Major League Rugby final]] between [[Rugby New York]] and the [[Seattle Seawolves]] with Rugby New York winning the MLR Shield by a score of 30–15.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/jun/25/new-york-win-major-league-rugby-championship-game-seattle|title=New York win Major League Rugby championship game against Seattle|publisher=Guardian News and Media Ltd|date=June 25, 2022|accessdate=June 28, 2022}}</ref>

On March 14-15, 2026, the arena will host the 6th stop on the 2025-2026 HSBC Svns Series for both men's and women's Rugby Sevens. This will be the final leg of the world series before the Svns World Championships in April, May and June. <ref>https://www.svns.com/en/news/1018803/hsbc-svns-series-to-debut-in-new-york</ref>

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| rowspan=3| June 19, 2010 || {{ru|URU}} ||style="text-align:center;"| 19–38 || {{ru|RUS}} || rowspan=3 style="text-align:center;"| [[2010 Churchill Cup]] || style="text-align:center;"| ||<ref name="RUS URU 2010">{{cite web |title=CHURCHILL CUP - Harrison, 19 June 2010, 12:00 local, 16:00 GMT |url=http://en.espn.co.uk/scrum/rugby/match/117768.html |website=espnscrum |access-date=May 2, 2021}}</ref>
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| {{ru|USA}} ||style="text-align:center;"| 10–24|| {{ruA|FRA}} || ||style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web |title=Eagles lose to France A in Plate Final |url=https://texasrugbyunion.com/2010/06/19/eagles-lose-to-france-a-in-plate-final/ |website=Texas Rugby Union|date=June 20, 2010 }}</ref>
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| {{ruA|ENG}} ||style="text-align:center;"| 38–18 || {{ru|CAN}} ||style="text-align:center;"| || <ref name="CAN ENG A 2010">{{cite web |title=CHURCHILL CUP, 19 June 2010, 11:45 local, 18:45 GMT |url=http://en.espn.co.uk/churchillcup2010/rugby/match/115942.html |website=espnscrum |access-date=May 2, 2021}}</ref>
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| March 12, 2016 || {{flagicon|ENG}} [[London Irish]] ||style="text-align:center;"| 16–26 || {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Saracens F.C.]] ||style="text-align:center;"| [[2015–16 Premiership Rugby]] ||style="text-align:center;"| 14,811 ||<ref name="LI SAR 2016">{{cite web |title=London Irish and Saracens make flying start in the United States |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/mar/13/london-irish-saracens-premiership-united-states |website=The Guardian |date=March 14, 2016 |last=Pengelly |first=Martin |access-date=May 2, 2021}}</ref>
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| June 10, 2017 || {{ru|USA}} ||style="text-align:center;"| 19–55|| {{ru|IRE}} || [[2017 mid-year rugby union internationals]] ||style="text-align:center;"| 22,370 ||<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/jun/10/keith-earls-ireland-usa-joey-carbery-injury |title=Keith Earls leads Ireland past USA but fly-half Carbery is injury worry |work=The Guardian |date=June 10, 2017 |last=Pengelly |first=Martin}}</ref>
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|June 25, 2022 || {{flagicon|USA}} [[Rugby New York]] ||style="text-align:center;"| 30–15 || {{flagicon|USA}} [[Seattle Seawolves]] ||style="text-align:center;"| [[2022 Major League Rugby final]] ||style="text-align:center;"| 1,979 || <ref>{{cite web |date=June 25, 2022 |title=New York claims first MLR title with win over Seattle |url=https://www.americasrugbynews.com/2022/06/25/new-york-claims-first-mlr-title-with-win-over-seattle/ |website=americas rugby news |access-date=16 July 2024}}</ref>
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=== Lacrosse ===
The [[Premier Lacrosse League]] held five matches over the course of two weekends at Red Bull Arena in 2019. Three regular season matches were held on June 8 and 9, 2019, and drew a total 10,773 fans.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://premierlacrosseleague.com/articles/redbullarenaattendance|title=Premier Lacrosse League announces attendance and social figures from games at Red Bull Arena|publisher=Premier Lacrosse League|date=June 10, 2019|access-date=January 23, 2020}}</ref> Two second round playoff matches were held on September 14, 2019, and drew a total of 10,572 fans, which was the highest single day total attendance for the PLL.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://premierlacrosseleague.com/articles/newyorkattendance|title=Premier Lacrosse League Announces Attendance And Viewership Numbers From Playoff Weekend In New York|publisher=Premier Lacrosse League|date=September 18, 2019|access-date=January 23, 2020|archive-date=September 24, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190924073229/https://www.premierlacrosseleague.com/article/newyorkattendance|url-status=live}}</ref> This was the first time that Red Bull Arena hosted lacrosse matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/post/2019/02/22/premier-lacrosse-league-announces-two-events-red-bull-arena|title=Premier Lacrosse League Announces Two Events at Red Bull Arena|publisher=New York Red Bulls|date=February 22, 2019|access-date=February 22, 2019}}</ref>

=== American football ===
On September 2, 2023, Red Bull Arena hosted the inaugural "[[Brick City]] [[HBCU]] Kickoff Classic" between [[Grambling State University]] and [[Hampton University]] with Hampton University defeating Grambling State 35–31.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://apnews.com/article/grambling-hampton-hbcu-brick-city-classic-070c468596bd888231d0055c7b44e320|title=Zellous scores 4 TDs, Hampton holds off Grambling 35–31 in inaugural HBCU Brick City Classic|publisher=Associated Press|date=September 2, 2023|accessdate=October 3, 2023}}</ref> This was the Arena's first [[American football]] game.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/brick-city-hbcu-kickoff-classic-gsu-hampton-rba|title=Brick City HBCU Kickoff Classic with Grambling State University and Hampton University Set for September 2 at Red Bull Arena|publisher=New York Red Bulls|date=April 24, 2023|access-date=June 5, 2023}}</ref>

=== Concerts ===
Red Bull Arena hosted its first-ever concert, with [[Dispatch (band)|Dispatch]] on June 18, 2011. Following the concert the stadium was highly praised by the sold-out crowd and media for its sight-lines, sound, and acoustics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nj.com/entertainment/music/2011/06/dispatch_parties_with_a_purpos.html|title=Dispatch parties with a purpose at Red Bull Arena|publisher=NJ.com|date=June 20, 2011|access-date=January 23, 2020}}</ref>

On October 10, 2016, Red Bull Arena announced plans to regularly host concerts and live entertainment events beginning in 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/post/2016/10/10/red-bull-arena-announces-expansion-concert-live-entertainment-industry|title=Red Bull Arena Announces Expansion Into Concert & Live Entertainment Industry|publisher=New York Red Bulls|access-date=March 1, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7534105/red-bull-arena-concerts-announcement|title=New Jersey's Red Bull Arena to Host Concerts|magazine=Billboard|access-date=March 1, 2017}}</ref>

On September 24, 2017, as part of the festivities for the Danone Nations Cup World Final, [[DNCE]] closed out the tournament with a concert.<ref name="Danone Nations Cup"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2017/09/watch_dnce_performs_cake_by_the_ocean_at_danone_na.html#incart_river_index|title=WATCH: DNCE performs 'Cake by the Ocean' at Danone Nations Cup|website=www.nj.com/hudson|date=September 25, 2017|access-date=September 25, 2017}}</ref>

=== Community ===
[[Covenant House|Covenant House – New Jersey]], in conjunction with [[Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey]] and the New York Red Bulls, have staged two "Sleep Outs" at Red Bull Arena in order to raise awareness and funds for New Jersey's homeless youth. The first was on October 17, 2014, and the second was on October 16, 2015.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/post/2014/09/24/red-bull-arena-host-covenant-house-sleep-out-behalf-homeless-youth-presented-horizon|title=Red Bull Arena to host Covenant House Sleep Out on behalf of homeless youth presented by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey|publisher=New York Red Bulls|date=September 24, 2014|access-date=June 15, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/sleepout|title=Covenant House Sleep Out|publisher=New York Red Bulls|access-date=June 15, 2017|archive-date=October 16, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141016004456/http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/sleepout|url-status=dead}}</ref>

On April 10, 2016, Red Bull Arena hosted thousands of [[Peruvian Americans]] from New Jersey and [[Pennsylvania]] to vote in the [[2016 Peruvian general election]]. Citizens of [[Peru]] are entitled to vote in Peru's national elections regardless of where they reside.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2016/04/peruvian_americans_vote_for_next_president_at_red.html|title=Peruvian Americans vote for next president at Red Bull Arena|publisher=NJ.com/The Jersey Journal|date=April 10, 2016|last=Mota|first=Caitlin|access-date= June 15, 2017}}</ref>

On January 24, 2021, a drive-through [[COVID-19]] [[COVID-19 testing|testing site]], with the capacity to test 2,400 people a day, opened in front of Red Bull Arena.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nj.com/hudson/2021/01/new-covid-testing-site-open-in-front-of-red-bull-arena.html|title=New COVID testing site open in front of Red Bull Arena|publisher=NJ.com/The Jersey Journal|date=January 24, 2021|last=Romero|first=Adrienne |access-date=April 12, 2021}}</ref>

On May 26, 2022, [[Hudson County Community College]] (HCCC) held the commencement ceremonies for the classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022. The ceremonies were the first held for the school since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nj.com/hudson/2022/05/hudson-county-community-college-graduation-photos.html|title=Hudson County Community College graduation (PHOTOS)|publisher=NJ.com/The Jersey Journal|date=May 26, 2022|last=Zeitlinger|first=Ron|access-date=May 27, 2022}}</ref> HCCC has continued to host their commencement ceremonies at the Arena in 2023 and 2024.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tapinto.net/towns/bayonne/articles/hudson-county-community-college-will-celebrate-a-record-1-500-graduates-at-red-bull-arena-on-may-17|title=Hudson County Community College Will Celebrate a Record 1,500 Graduates at Red Bull Arena on May 17|website=tapinto.net/Bayonne|date=May 13, 2023|accessdate=July 18, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nj.com/hudson/2024/05/record-class-awarded-diplomas-at-hudson-community-college-commencement-photos.html|title=Record class awarded diplomas at Hudson Community College commencement (PHOTOS)|publisher=The Jersey Journal|last=Zeitlinger|first=Ron|date=May 16, 2024|accessdate=July 18, 2024}}</ref>

===Auto shows===
On October 24, 2021, RIX Magazine hosted the Allstar Fitment 3.0 auto show at Red Bull Arena.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rixmag.com/allstar-fitment-10-24-2021|title=Harrison, New Jersey Red Bull Arena 600 Cape May Street|website=rixmag.com|access-date=October 25, 2021}}</ref>

On November 20, 2022, the EuroKult Thanks-4-Giving Car Meet and Food Drive was held at the Arena.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yourharrison.com/blog/mystery-car-meet-at-red-bulls-arena-sun-nov-20-2022|title=Mystery Car Meet at Red Bulls Arena Sun. Nov. 20, 2022|website=yourharrison.com|date=November 19, 2022|accessdate=July 18, 2024}}</ref>

On May 25, 2024, the Built Not Bought 2024 Car Show was held at the Arena.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yourharrison.com/blog/built-not-bought-24-car-show-set-to-ignite-red-bull-arena-sat-may-25|title=Built Not Bought '24 Car Show Set to Ignite Red Bull Arena Sat. May 25|website=yourharrison.com|date=May 18, 2024|accessdate=July 18, 2024}}</ref>

==Awards and recognition==
In December 2010, the stadium was named "Project of the Year (Sports/Recreation)" by [[Engineering News-Record]] – New York.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.enr.com/articles/20807-red-bull-arena-harrison-n-j|title=Project of the Year|publisher=Engineering News Record New York|date=December 1, 2010|access-date=March 1, 2017}}</ref>

In January 2016, Red Bull Arena was awarded Major League Soccer – "Security Staff of the Year" for 2015. The security staff was particularly recognized for its security plan for the Major League Soccer Eastern Conference Final during a heightened state of security worldwide following the [[November 2015 Paris attacks]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2016/01/new_york_red_bulls_take_home_four_mls_awards.html|title=New York Red Bulls take home 4 MLS awards|newspaper=The Jersey Journal|date=January 17, 2016|access-date=March 1, 2017}}</ref>

In August 2016, Red Bull Arena was awarded the first annual [[J.D. Power]] – "Best In Fan Experience" for 2016. The stadium was selected from all the pro sports and entertainment venues in the [[New York metropolitan area]]. Red Bull Arena scored highest for overall satisfaction, security and ushers, seating area and game experience, ticket purchase, food and beverage, and leaving the game.<ref>{{cite web  |url=http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/post/2016/08/15/nyisred-new-york-red-bulls-score-top-rating-fan-experience-new-york-dma-jd-power|title=#NYisRED: New York Red Bulls Score Top Rating in Fan Experience in New York DMA, J.D. Power Finds|publisher=New York Red Bulls|date=August 15, 2016|access-date=March 1, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web  |url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/post/2016/10/10/red-bull-arena-announces-expansion-concert-live-entertainment-industry|title=Red Bull Arena Announces Expansion Into Concert & Live Entertainment Industry|publisher=New York Red Bulls|date=October 10, 2016|access-date=March 1, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jdpower.com/ratings/study/Fan-Experience-Study/1381ENG/New-York/2024|title=2016 Fan Experience Study|date=August 16, 2016|access-date=March 1, 2017|archive-date=March 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170302112640/http://www.jdpower.com/ratings/study/Fan-Experience-Study/1381ENG/New-York/2024|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Also in August 2016, Red Bull Arena and the Red Bull Training Facility were awarded the Sports Turf Managers Association's (STMA) Certification for Environmentally Responsible Management.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stma.org/environmental-facility-certification-program|title=Environmental Facility Certification Program|publisher=Sports Turf Management Association|access-date=August 14, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/mlb/2017/04/20/ap-us-sports-stadiums-environmental-certification|title=Environmental certification earned by 18 sports facilities|publisher=SportsIllustrated.com|date=April 20, 2017|access-date=August 14, 2017}}</ref> The training facility is the first facility to earn the 80% or higher ratings on the 10-part written assessment.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/post/2016/08/05/red-bulls-training-facility-recognized-environmentally-responsible-management|title=Red Bulls Training Facility Recognized for Environmentally Responsible Management|publisher=New York Red Bulls|date=August 5, 2016|access-date=August 14, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportsfieldmanagementmagazine.com/the-latest/redbulls-certification/|title=MLS Club Makes Sports Turf History – The training facility of the New York Red Bulls receives the first STMA Certification for Environmentally Responsible Management.|publisher=Sports Field Management Magazine|date=August 22, 2016|last=Meyer|first=Robert|access-date=August 14, 2017|archive-date=August 14, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170814215147/https://www.sportsfieldmanagementmagazine.com/the-latest/redbulls-certification/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In August 2017, Red Bull Arena and the Red Bulls were awarded their second consecutive J.D. Power – "Best in Fan Experience" award for the New York metropolitan area. The stadium scored highest for ticket purchase, security and ushers, seating area and game experience, food and beverage and game arrival.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/post/2017/08/16/new-york-red-bulls-earn-top-spot-jd-power-fan-experience-study-second-consecutive|title=New York Red Bulls Earn Top Spot in J.D. Power Fan Experience Study for Second Consecutive Year|publisher=New York Red Bulls|date=August 16, 2017|access-date=August 16, 2017}}</ref>

In November 2018, Red Bull Arena and Director of Grounds, Dan Shemesh, were honored with the "Field of the Year" award by the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) for the professional soccer division.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.stma.org/stma-2018-field-of-the-year-awards/|title=STMA 2018 FIELD OF THE YEAR AWARDS|publisher=Sports Turf Managers Association|date=November 27, 2018|access-date=November 28, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.onceametro.com/2018/11/28/18115903/red-bull-arena-named-americas-best-pro-soccer-field-new-york-red-bulls-mls|title=Red Bull Arena named America's best pro soccer field|website=onceametro.com|date=November 28, 2018|last=Fido|first=Austin|access-date=November 28, 2018}}</ref>

In April 2021, Red Bull Arena received [[Global Biorisk Advisory Council|Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR]] accreditation ahead of the 2021 home opener. GBAC STAR is recognized as the gold standard of safe venues and provides third-party validation to ensure the implementation of rigorous protocols in response to biorisk situations such as [[COVID-19]]. Upgrades made to receive the accreditation include an ionized air filtration system, making all restrooms contactless, quarterly antimicrobial treatments, and implementing contact free food order and payment systems.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/red-bull-arena-receives-global-biorisk-advisory-council-star-accreditation|title=Red Bull Arena Receives Global Biorisk Advisory Council STAR Accreditation|website=newyorkredbulls.com|date=April 15, 2021|access-date=April 15, 2021}}</ref>

In November 2021, Red Bull Arena was named "2021 Professional Soccer Field of the Year" by the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA). It is the second time Red Bull Arena was awarded this honor.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/red-bull-arena-named-2021-professional-soccer-field-of-the-year#:~:text=The%20New%20York%20Red%20Bulls,the%20first%20coming%20in%202018.|title=Red Bull Arena named 2021 Professional Soccer Field of the Year|website=mlssoccer.com|date=November 30, 2021|access-date=March 22, 2023}}</ref>

==Accessibility and transportation==
The stadium can be reached via the [[Harrison (PATH station)|Harrison]] station by the [[Newark-World Trade Center]] train of the [[PATH (rail system)|PATH]] [[rapid transit]] system. A $256 million reconstruction and expansion, to accommodate the burgeoning economic growth and development in the area and the increasing number of fans taking the PATH on game days,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.panynj.gov/path/harrisonredevelopment.html|title=PATH Harrison Station Replacement Project|publisher=Port Authority of New York and New Jersey|access-date=February 28, 2017|archive-date=November 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191115110750/http://www.panynj.gov/path/harrisonredevelopment.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.panynj.gov/corporate-information/pdf/bcp_032912_construction_path_harrison_station.pdf|title=PATH Harrison Station Replacement and Expansion Program|publisher=Port Authority of New York and New Jersey|access-date=February 28, 2017|archive-date=February 16, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216080738/https://www.panynj.gov/corporate-information/pdf/bcp_032912_construction_path_harrison_station.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> was completed on June 15, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.panynj.gov/press-room/press-item.cfm?headLine_id=3143|title=PORT AUTHORITY AND PATH LEADERSHIP JOIN HARRISON MAYOR IN ANNOUNCING SATURDAY OPENING OF NEW EASTBOUND HARRISON PATH STATION|website=Port Authority of New York And New Jersey|date=June 12, 2019|access-date=June 13, 2019|archive-date=June 16, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190616182132/http://www.panynj.gov/press-room/press-item.cfm?headLine_id=3143|url-status=dead}}</ref> The stadium is accessible from [[Newark Penn Station]] by transferring to the PATH rapid transit system and traveling one stop to Harrison.<ref name="Transit and Parking">{{cite web |url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/sportsillustratedstadium/directions|title=DIRECTIONS + TRANSPORTATION HUB|publisher=New York Red Bulls|access-date=May 28, 2025}}</ref> The stadium is also served by the [[List of New Jersey Transit bus routes (1-99)|40]] [[New Jersey Transit Bus Operations|New Jersey Transit Bus]] route.

Bicycle parking is available near the stadium at the Harrison PATH station plazas with dozens of outdoor bicycle racks and two secure enclosed bicycle storage facilities provide by Oonee that can hold eight bicycles each.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.panynj.gov/port-authority/en/blogs/sustainability/path-push-for-more-sustainable-travel-comes-full-cycle.html|title=PATH Push for More Sustainable Travel Comes Full Cycle|work=Port Authority of New York and New Jersey|date=July 6, 2023|access-date=June 13, 2025}}</ref>

The nearby [[Jackson Street Bridge]] crosses the [[Passaic River]] to the [[Ironbound]] neighborhood in [[Newark, New Jersey|Newark]] and is a popular pedestrian route to and from the stadium. In 2022, a soccer and Red Bulls themed mural was installed at the corner of Market Street and the Jackson Street Bridge. The mural, titled ''Unity Goal'', was painted by Newark artist Diegumberrto who said "Soccer is a sport that unifies people of all ethnic backgrounds, cultures, and languages. The mural embodies the love of the game and adds a level of excitement as people gather to walk across the bridge to (Red Bull Arena)."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://patch.com/new-jersey/newarknj/new-ironbound-mural-embodies-love-soccer|title=New Ironbound Mural Embodies the Love of Soccer|website=patch.com-Newark, NJ|last=Baglivo|first=Vince|date=December 21, 2022|accessdate=July 18, 2024}}</ref>

Sports Illustrated Stadium is accessible by car via [[Interstate 280 in New Jersey|I-280]], with connections to the [[New Jersey Turnpike]] ([[Interstate 95 in New Jersey|I-95]]), [[Garden State Parkway]], [[Route 21 (New Jersey)|McCarter Highway (NJ-21)]], and other highways and roads. There are several designated lots and the Harrison Parking Center garage available for parking in the immediate vicinity.<ref name="Transit and Parking"/>

==References==
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==External links==
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* [https://www.sportsillustratedstadium.com Official website]
* [http://stadiumdb.com/stadiums/usa/red_bull_arena Red Bull Arena (Harrison)] at StadiumDB.com
* [http://www.curbed.com/archives/2006/09/13/across_the_hudson_red_bull_park.php Across the Hudson: Red Bull Park] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061019055006/http://www.curbed.com/archives/2006/09/13/across_the_hudson_red_bull_park.php |date=October 19, 2006 }} by Curbed.com
* [https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/03/26/sports/soccer/redbull.html?ref=soccer/ Interactive guide] NY Times
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