Throwback Concert: AC/DC at MetLife Stadium 2015 40 years ago this weekend AC/DC released its most popular album to date, ‘Back In Black.’ After the tragic death of singer Bon Scott in February 1980, AC/DC regrouped and hired Brian Johnson to be the new frontman of the band. [62] Another exhibition match in preparation for 2014 FIFA World Cup was played on November 14, 2012 between Colombia and Brazil, with Brazil acting as the local team despite a higher affluence of Colombian fans. [18] The seating bowl is also raked in a way that eliminates overhangs from the upper decks that would impede views and allows fans to see the full arc of a 90-foot (30 yd) punt.[10]. run through September 28 (see below for full list of dates and on-sale information). TVD Live: AC/DC at MetLife Stadium, 8/26 By Jon Pacella | Published: August 31, 2015 PHOTOS: DAVE BARNHOUSER | In the world of rock music today, there are a scant few bands still touring who can be categorized as “living legends.” Hot Gifts http://goo.gl/OIw4cMBest-Sellers Gifts http://goo.gl/QEQRpEPro Gifts 2015 http://goo.gl/OIw4cM2015 Holiday Gift http://goo.gl/84Gd2S To change the field decorations, two 4-person crews take approximately 18 hours using forklifts and other machinery to remove the 40 sections of Act Global UBU Speed Series which make up the teams' respective endzones. [35], The Meadowlands Rail Line operates on event days between Meadowlands station and Hoboken Terminal via Secaucus Junction, where there is connecting service to Pennsylvania Station (New York City), Pennsylvania Station (Newark), and other New Jersey Transit rail operations. During the game's second half, Rutgers player Eric LeGrand was injured on a special teams play, defending a Rutgers kickoff, and paralyzed from the neck down. However, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell waived this requirement and allowed MetLife Stadium on the ballot because of a "unique, once-only circumstance based on the opportunity to celebrate the new stadium and the great heritage and history of the NFL in the New York region". [55] The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Denver Broncos 43–8 for their first Super Bowl victory. Browse more videos. AC/DC at MetLife Stadium 8/26/2015 For over four decades, they’ve plowed through a sound as uniform as The Ramones’ and as unchanging as the original formula for Coke. AC/DC - SIN CITY - METLIFE STADIUM, NJ 8/26/15. BTS became the first Korean act to perform at the stadium. Throwback Concert: AC/DC at MetLife Stadium 2015 40 years ago this weekend AC/DC released its most popular album to date, ‘Back In Black.’ After the tragic death of singer Bon Scott in February 1980, AC/DC regrouped and hired Brian Johnson to be the new frontman of the band. Syracuse University has hosted selected home games at MetLife Stadium in lieu of the Carrier Dome. With 80,676 spectators, it was the third most-attended event in WWE history, and the highest-grossing event in WWE history at $12.3 million. The game was held at MetLife Stadium as part of season-long commemorations of the 150th anniversary of college football.[76]. During the third show, Swift performed "So It Goes..." in place of "Dancing with Our Hands Tied". The show opens with the brand new titular song, a proud statement of unflagging purpose. [69] MetLife Stadium hosted two matches as part of the 2018 International Champions Cup. [28][29][30], In June 2009, the New Meadowlands Stadium Corporation and the EPA signed a memorandum of understanding that outlines plans to incorporate environmentally-friendly materials and practices into the construction and operation of MetLife Stadium. Concierto completo dado en MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ, USA el Miércoles 26 de Agosto de 2015 durante el Rock Or Bust Tour. Opened in 2010 to replace Giants Stadium, the stadium serves as the home for the New York Giants and New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). [26] The new name, MetLife Stadium,[27] became official when all parties signed a 25-year deal on August 23. The game was delayed about twenty-five minutes. MetLife Stadium is a stadium at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey, 5 mi (8 km) west of New York City. Supercross 2015. Last February, Jersey’s own Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band were joined by Pearl Jam lead singer Eddie Vedder for a cover of “Highway to Hell” at a Melbourne concert. The first such opportunity to opt out will occur in 2025 with a notice date of 2024. The temperature at kickoff was 49 °F (9 °C), making it only the third-coldest Super Bowl on record. Such is the power of rock. and A.S. Roma, also ending in a 2–1 victory for Real Madrid. and Liverpool F.C., with it ending 2–1 in favor of Liverpool, and the second match on August 7, 2018 between Real Madrid C.F. Swift became the first female artist in history to headline and sell out three consecutive shows at the stadium. Browse more videos. Argentina vs Ecuador. AC/DC: Rock or Bust Tour. The victory helped propel the Giants into the playoffs while contributing significantly to eliminating the Jets from a postseason appearance. [52] Normally, Super Bowls must be held in indoor climate-controlled stadiums if they are held in a city with an average temperature lower than 50 °F (10 °C). The stadium hosted the 12th Siyum HaShas, a celebration of the completion of the Talmud through the ​7.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px;white-space:nowrap} 1⁄2-year Daf Yomi study program, on August 1, 2012. During the second show, Swift performed "Clean" before the "Long Live" / "New Year's Day" medley. The base of the stadium's facade is clad in limestone-like stonework while the rest of the stadium is distinguished by an outer skin of aluminum louvers and glass and by interior lighting capable of switching colors, depending on which team is currently playing–blue for the Giants and green for the Jets. Un concert américain et la machine AC/DC est repartie à plein régime, mais sans changement dans la setlist. It has since returned every year on June 15, 2013, June 14, 2014, June 13, 2015, April 23, 2016, June 17, 2017, May 12, 2018, and June 8, 2019. 2015 New Jersey State Fair. The New Meadowlands Stadium Corporation is to report the progress on its goals to EPA every six months. Barcelona won the match 2–1 in front of 82,104 fans. Send YOUR review! Report. [58] Along with being noted for providing exceptional sight-lines,[59] this has allowed the stadium to host several major international matches. At the beginning of the first show, the entire stadium was evacuated due to a nearby thunderstorm. The teams also get parking revenue from the Meadowlands' western parking lots year round, even when there are no events at the stadium (this would occur when other parts of the Meadowlands host events). Since 2012, the stadium has been the main site of the two-day electronic music festival Electric Daisy Carnival's stop in the New York Metropolitan Area bringing electronic acts including Armin Van Buuren, Hardwell, Porter Robinson and Tiësto. Follow. [33], Coach USA provides the 351 Meadowlands Express Bus service between MetLife Stadium and the Port Authority Bus Terminal. [24] Allianz sponsors the venue that inspired the color-change technology for MetLife Stadium: Allianz Arena in Munich. But, on this tour, the seams never showed. The agreement includes strategies to reduce air pollution, conserve water and energy, improve waste management, and reduce the environmental impact of construction. The North American dates kick off on August 22 and. AC/DC Live at MetLife Stadium NJ 2015 08 26 For those about to Rock. Six years later, MetLife Stadium hosted WrestleMania 35 on April 7, 2019, overtaking WrestleMania 29 with an attendance of 82,265, and $16.9 million in revenue.[57]. AC/DC LIVE 2015 METLIFE STADIUM, NJ. See Who Taylor Swift Brought Onstage for Her Latest Concert Stop", "Coldplay Launches A Head Full of Dreams Tour With Vivid Colors, Multiple Stages, David Bowie Tribute & More", "Report: Springsteen Performs Longest U.S. Show At MetLife Stadium", "Springsteen breaks his record for longest US show", "Springsteen dishes dream set in 3rd N.J. concert; breaks record yet again", "Beyoncé – The Formation World Tour Wed. September 7th – MetLife Stadium Postponed Until Friday, October 7th, 2016", "Watch Beyonce Bring Out Kendrick Lamar, Jay Z at Formation Tour Finale", "2017 Mid-Year Top 100 Worldwide Concert Grosses", "Taylor Swift Announces First Dates of 2018 'Reputation' Stadium Tour", "Taylor Swift Gives "Once In A Life Time" Rain Show in East Rutherford", "Rolling Stones Announce Rescheduled North American Tour Dates", "Romeo Santos acaba de hacer historia como el primer artista latino en llenar el MetLife Stadium", "Romeo Santos just made history as the first Latin artist to headline MetLife Stadium", "The Largest Torah Gathering in Modern Jewish History", "Majority of Siyum Hashas Tickets Sold Out", "IIFA 2017: The Oscars Of Bollywood Hit NYC As U.S. Embraces Indian Film", "Phil Murphy celebrates at MetLife Stadium, jabs Giants and Jets", New Meadowlands Stadium Project Scoping Document, Virtual Tour and Fly-Through Video of NMS, NJ/NY 2014 Super Bowl XLVIII Bid Presentation, USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MetLife_Stadium&oldid=1017602031, Sports venues in Bergen County, New Jersey, Tourist attractions in Bergen County, New Jersey, Stadiums that have hosted a FIFA World Cup final match, Articles with dead external links from January 2018, Articles with permanently dead external links, Articles with dead external links from September 2018, Short description is different from Wikidata, Official website different in Wikidata and Wikipedia, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Structal–Heavy Steel Construction, a division of Canam Group. Front row 50 yard line seats are 46 feet (14 m) away from the sideline, which is the shortest distance of all NFL stadiums. The stadium is owned by the MetLife Stadium Company, a joint venture of the Giants and Jets, which privately financed the construction of the venue on land belonging to the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority. Tickets and RSVP information for AC/DC’s upcoming concert at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on Mar 24, 2021. Originally intended to be the 85,000-seat main stadium for New York's bid for the 2012 Summer Olympics, it was designed to be downsized to 75,000 seats for the Jets. Despite the long absence from the road, the band was in fine form Wednesday night. The AC/DC experience is about this undeniable, singular body of work that has been built up over decades, and the connection those songs have made with a global audience. [126], On January 16, 2018, the stadium hosted the inaugural ball for newly elected New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy.[127]. The band went through some lineup changes leading up to the “Rock or Bust” tour, with drummer Phil Rudd’s legal troubles leading up to once again be replaced by Chris Slade and rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young’s health issues causing him to be replaced by his and brother Angus’ nephew, Stevie. To prepare for a match, the stadium uses retractable seating in the field level corners to fit a FIFA-sanctioned soccer field. November 14, 2010: The stadium encountered two power outages during a game featuring the Giants and the Dallas Cowboys. At Wednesday night’s MetLife Stadium performance in East Rutherford, there was plenty of rock to go around throughout the night. With a super-charged sound that lives at the intersection between metal and the blues, AC/DC has certainly earned the right to advertise their rock ‘n’ roll bona fides. For the Japanese baseball stadium in Tokorozawa, Saitama, see, Construction on MetLife Stadium, as seen in 2007 (top) and 2008 (bottom) near Giants Stadium, New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, New York's bid for the 2012 Summer Olympics, largest NFL stadium in terms of total seating, United States women's national soccer team, 18th International Indian Film Academy Awards, "Giants and Jets Break Ground on New Stadium...Finally", New Meadowlands Stadium, USA - About us - Skanska, "Structal Lands $100 M Contract for the Structure of the New York Giants' and Jets' Stadium", "New Stadium, a Football Palace, Opens Saturday With Lacrosse", "11 Most Expensive Stadiums In The World", "How the New York Jets Very Nearly Got a West Side Stadium", "Kaleidoscope of Colors Coming to New Stadium", "New Meadowlands Stadium Getting Ready for Soft Opening", "Mathias Kiwanuka Concerned Over FieldTurf at Meadowlands Stadium Following Domenik Hixon Injury", "Giants, Jets revise billion-dollar stadium plan", "Daktronics to get contract for Jets-Giants stadium displays", "Welcome to the Meadowlands: Exclusive Tour of Giants, Jets Brand New $1.7 Billion Stadium", "MetLife Stadium Solar Ring lighted with a programmable, customizable multi-color LED array", "Negotiations With Allianz on Naming of Stadium", "Giants and Jets Fans Join Uproar Over Stadium Naming Rights Bid by Firm With Holocaust Ties", "New Meadowlands Stadium to become MetLife Stadium", "MetLife is first stadium sponsor for new Giants, Jets home", "MetLife Announces It Has Bought the Naming Rights to New Meadowlands Stadium for 25 Years", "EPA, New York Giants and New York Jets Team Up to Make New Meadowlands Stadium a Beacon of "Green, "EPA, New Meadowlands Stadium Developers Lay Green Groundwork", "Shuttle Bus Access to the Meadowlands Sports Complex from Secaucus", "N.J. Officials Launch Rail Service to Meadowlands", "New York Giants Open New Meadowlands With 31-18 Win Over Panthers, Hakeem Nicks Catches Three TDs", "NFL Game Center: Baltimore Ravens at New York Jets - 2010 Week 1", "Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants - Recap - November 14, 2010", Giants silence tumbling Jets to move 1 win from NFC East title, Eli Manning shreds Falcons, powers Giants to rematch with Packers, "Odell Beckham's one-handed grab might be the best catch of the year", "Giants' Odell Beckham makes catch of the year", "Giants' Odell Beckham Jr. Made The 'Catch Of The Year' That Is Actually The Catch Of The Year", "Odell Beckham lauded for 'greatest NFL catch ever, "Odell Beckham Jr.'s Amazing Catch – The Greatest Football Catch Ever – Esquire", "Early arrivals, middle fingers and sold-out jerseys: N.J. football fans welcome the XFL's Guardians", "Owners warm up to New York/New Jersey as Super Bowl XLVIII host", "SUPER: New Stadium Can Bid for 2014 Game", "New NFL Stadiums with Super Bowl Dreams", "Super Bowl 2014 weather: With 49 degree kickoff temperature, only the third coldest ever played", "Super Bowl 2014 Vote: NFL Owners Award Super Bowl XLVIII to Giants, Jets & New Meadowlands", "WrestleMania draws third-highest attendance, sets MetLife record", "The New Atlanta Stadium is setting up to be a mixed bag as a soccer venue", "13. MetLife Stadium is set to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Victor Cruz blew open a tight game with a 99-yard touchdown reception. On July 14 and 15, 2017, the stadium hosted the 18th International Indian Film Academy Awards, the Oscars of Bollywood, for the first time. However, if one team leaves for a new stadium, the other team would have to remain for the remainder of the lease. The first Latin artist ever to perform in this stadium as a headliner, Originally planned for August 19, 2020; Postponed due to pandemic, Originally planned for August 22, 2020; Postponed due to pandemic, Originally planned for September 10, 2020; Postponed due to pandemic, September 12, 2010: The Giants hosted the first NFL regular season game in the stadium's history against the, September 13, 2010: The Jets played their first game at the stadium, against the. But in that time, AC/DC never really left the public consciousness. Unlike Giants Stadium, MetLife Stadium can easily be reconfigured for the Giants or Jets within a matter of hours. "I have found Allianz to be receptive, to be sensitive and a friend of the Jewish people today," he said. MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, New Jersey)", "Young Brazil Squad, Led by Neymar and Alexandre Pato, Dust Off Veteran U.S. at Meadowlands, 2-0", "Grass Field at Meadowlands for U.S.-Brazil Soccer in August", "Teenage Striker's Energy Propels U.S. to a Tie", "Brazil tops Ecuador in friendly match on Willian goal, Neymar assist", "Sergio Aguero and Javier Pastore lead Argentina past Ecuador", "Argentina 0, Chile 0 (4-2, PKs) | Copa America Centenario Final Recap", "Juventus vs. Barcelona soccer game at MetLife Stadium (PHOTOS)", "International Champions Cup Presented by Heineken Comes to New York/New Jersey This Summer", "Real Madrid cruise to victory over AS Roma as Gareth Bale stands out", "Diego Costa scores four and is sent off as Atlético thrash Real Madrid in friendly", "MNT to Face Top-20 Opponents Brazil, England, Italy and Mexico in Fall "Kickoff Series, "CMN Sports and Relevent to Present Colombia vs. Argentina in Post-World Cup Match Sept. 11 at MetLife Stadium", "Penn State opens football season Aug. 31 vs. Syracuse at MetLife Stadium in New York's College Classic", "Ithaca-SUNY Cortland Rivalry Leads to Division III Attendance Record", "Electric Daisy Carnival Heading to New York: Exclusive", "Chris Brown, Wu-Tang Clan, Miguel & More To Perform At 2013 Summer Jam", "Joey Bada$, Action Bronson, Others On HOT 97 Summer Jam Festival Village Bill", "Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump appeared as surprise guest at New Jersey Taylor Swift concert", "Jay Z and Beyonce at MetLife Stadium? [16], Ten giant HD-ready light emitting diode (LED) pylons, located at the north, south, east and west entrances, display videos of the team currently in-house. [72], On September 7, 2018, the stadium hosted the United States and Brazil in an international friendly match as part of U.S. Soccer's "Kickoff Series",[73] which Brazil won by a score of 2–0 with goals from Roberto Firmino and Neymar. AC/DC - Sin City - Live at Metlife Stadium, NJ 8/26/2015Need new clothes ? [56], MetLife Stadium has twice hosted WrestleMania—the flagship pay-per-view event of the professional wrestling promotion WWE. With those features in mind the designers used the column/tower dynamic seen in many of Manhattan's skyscrapers as inspiration for the stadium's design.[10]. [60][61] The stadium hosted another international friendly, between the United States and Argentina on March 26, 2011, which ended in a 1–1 draw and was played in front of a sellout crowd of 78,926. AC/DC performing LIVE at MetLife Stadium (New Jersey) as part of their 2015 Rock or Bust world tour. The first match on July 25, 2018 between Manchester City F.C. Playing next. January 8, 2012: MetLife Stadium hosted its first NFL playoff game, with the Giants defeating the, November 22, 2012: During a 49–19 loss to the, November 23, 2014: During a 31–28 loss to the, This page was last edited on 13 April 2021, at 17:49. Summer Jam 2015. The proposal was for a period of up to 30 years,[23] and was estimated to be valued at between $20 million and US$30 million. AC/DC: 26 Aug. 2015 East Rutherford (Metlife Stadium) - Complete information on this concert, with setlist, reviews, photos, videos & more. [75] In 2014, the team hosted the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at MetLife Stadium, losing 31–15. Browse more videos. Brazil won 2–0 in front of a near-sellout crowd of 77,223; the game was played on a temporary grass field. Real Madrid won the match 1–0. The line opened to the public on July 26, 2009. Elliott’s birthday is coming up and one of the main things he wanted was to be able to go to the AC/DC concert at MetLife stadium. 2015 Gold Cup. AUGUST 26 TH – METLIFE STADIUM . The stadium was going to host its first ever Monster Jam World Finals, World Finals 20. Inside, are four 30 feet (9.1 m) by 116 feet (35 m) HD video displays, and hang from each corner of the upper deck. For over four decades, they've plowed through a sound as uniform as The Ramones' and as unchanging as the original formula for Coke. Opened in 2010 to replace Giants Stadium, the stadium serves as the home for the New York Giants and New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). Los Angeles' Staples Center, which is home to the Clippers and the Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), is the only other facility to currently house two teams from the same sports league in the United States. The “Rock or Bust” Tour feels, more than anything else, like a victory lap. The other, SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California is home to the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers. [17], The new stadium seating bowl is laid out similar to that of Giants Stadium[10] and has seating for 82,500[1] people, including 10,005 club seats and approximately 218 luxury suites, making it the largest NFL stadium in terms of total seating. On September 11, 2018, it hosted an International Friendly between Colombia and Argentina.[74]. The BIPV panels are illuminated with LED lighting and programmed to display the signature blue and green colors of the Giants and the Jets along with other hues for events such as concerts, soccer matches and college sports. On November 16, 2019, MetLife Stadium hosted the 61st Cortaca Jug rivalry game between the NCAA Division III Cortland Red Dragons and Ithaca Bombers. The Solar Ring consists of 1,350 building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) solar panels assembled into 47 individual frames. [37], In July 2017, MetLife Stadium was named "Venue of the Year" by the Stadium Business Summit. AC/DC at MetLife Stadium 8/26/2015. September 11, 2011: On the 10th anniversary of the. Le groupe est de retour à East Rutherford après les concerts de Juillet 2010 et de Novembre 2009, et presque aussi à New York, car la petite ville de 8.000 habitants du New Jersey est située dans la banlieue ouest de Big Apple. [65][66], On June 26, 2016, the stadium hosted the final of the Copa América Centenario—a special U.S.-hosted edition of the Copa América tournament co-organized by CONCACAF, marking the centennial of South America's soccer federation CONMEBOL. A rematch was held in 2016, once again losing to the Fighting Irish 50–33. One Direction: On the Road Again Tour 2015. However, the high cost of building and relocating to a stadium makes it very unlikely. “Rock or Bust,” which dropped last November, was the band’s first album in new material in six years. An announcement on March 20, 2018, later confirmed that the date and venue would be changing, as per a schedule change. [12] The louvers' total linear length is exactly 50,000 meters (50 kilometers) or 163,681 feet (31.1 miles). AC/DC, MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, August 26, 2015 AnthonyBialy; 385 videos; 1,705 views; Last updated on Oct 3, 2015 The Giants favored a traditional look of exposed steel framework and rusticated stone while the Jets wanted a sleek and modern look highlighted by metal and glass. Roland Marlo. Monster Jam 2015. With an attendance of 45,161, it set a record for the most-attended football game in Division III history. [38], On May 25, 2010, it was announced that Super Bowl XLVIII was awarded to the stadium, the first time a Super Bowl would be played in the New York metropolitan area, and the first time that a non-domed stadium in a cold-weather city would host it. Both shows were the 6th highest-grossing box office of the year. [68] On July 22, 2017, a match of the 2017 International Champions Cup was played between FC Barcelona and Juventus. August 28, 2015 littlepunkpeople. There are few things that seem to matter more to AC/DC than rock ’n’ roll itself. On November 15, 2013, Argentina and Ecuador played an international friendly to a 0–0 draw. A collection of their songs served as the soundtrack to “Iron Man 2” in 2010. No agreement was reached and talks between Allianz and the teams ended on September 12, 2008. Each team will have an end zone with their team logo. Replaceable team logos at midfield were removed in August 2010, after Domenik Hixon tore his anterior cruciate ligament at a practice at the stadium during training camp. [11] This idea originated at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany; which was previously shared between the city's two major soccer clubs, Bayern Munich and 1860 Munich. The architects were tasked with designing a neutral stadium that would still embody the distinct personalities of both franchises. In 2012, DLR Group partnered with NRG Energy to design and install a "Solar Ring" on the upper rim of MetLife Stadium. [13] Unlike most NFL stadiums, the NFL's logo is painted at midfield, instead of the logo of one of the teams, also shortening the transition time. This is an act that has reached the rare tier of bands that has the power, the back catalog and the fan base to continually pack stadiums a couple of generations down the line. Other goals of this agreement include providing mass transit options for fans and replacing traditional concession plates, cups and carries with compostable alternatives. 3:59. MetLife Stadium includes a total of four locker rooms: one each for the Giants and Jets, as well as two for visiting teams. The first Monster Jam event at MetLife Stadium was on June 16, 2012. However, the West Side Stadium would have required significant public funding; progress on the project was halted in 2005 due to opposition from a number of sources, including Cablevision. In 2013, the team opened its season against its rival Penn State at the stadium, losing 23–17. On most game days the visitors use the locker room at the end opposite that of the home team while the unused visitors' locker room is used for spillover by the home team. The two teams leased the parcel of land on which the stadium stands from the NJSEA for a 25-year term, with options to extend it which could eventually reach 97 years. That’s four out of 20 songs, or 20 percent of the setlist, with the word “rock” in the title. Unlike a number of other new NFL venues, MetLife Stadium does not have a roof, as proposals to include a roof failed, over a dispute for funding. Bayern Munich. Metlife Stadium. During the second show, "Nice" was added to the setlist. Cornerstone Partners. [15] Thus, indoor events such as the Final Four cannot be held at the facility, which runs counter to the original aims for a new arena in northern New Jersey. After a 0–0 draw after extra time, Chile beat Argentina 4–2 on penalties to win the tournament. Before Monster Jam started events at MetLife, the Meadowlands Arena was previously used for the events. ac/dc live @ wembley stadium, 26-06-09 (BIG jack) Report. [9] The Jets then entered into a joint venture with the Giants to build a new stadium in which the two New York teams would be equal partners. The goal of the agreement is to save the emission of nearly 1.68 million metric tons of carbon dioxide during the stadium's construction and its first year of operation. AC/DC Live at MetLife Stadium NJ 2015 08 26 For those about to Rock. MetLife Stadium is a stadium at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey, 5 mi (8 km) west of New York City. Media from the New York Jets and New York Giants: Sports stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, This article is about the American football stadium. Based on the reports, the EPA has stated it will quantify the benefits of the venue's environmental efforts. This concert was originally scheduled to take place on September 7, 2016, but was rescheduled due to doctor's orders for vocal rest. The show start time was postponed until 11:30pm with the show ending at 1:30am. However, it sparked protests from New York's Jewish community (the largest outside of Israel) and the Anti-Defamation League, which opposed the move due to close ties in the past between Allianz and the government of Nazi Germany during World War II. [70][71] On July 29, 2019 during the 2019 International Champions Cup, it hosted the first Madrid Derby held outside of Europe between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid, which Atlético won 7–3. December 24, 2011: The visiting Giants defeated the hosting Jets 29–14 in what was the biggest regular season match-up between the two New York teams in recent years, due to postseason implications for both sides. [63], On September 9, 2014, the stadium hosted an international friendly between Brazil and Ecuador with Brazil victorious 1–0. [20][21], The two teams formed the New Meadowlands Stadium Company, LLC (now MetLife Stadium Company), a 50/50 joint venture, to build and operate the stadium. WrestleMania 29 was held at MetLife Stadium on April 7, 2013.