Beyoncé is wrapping up her Cowboy Carter tour at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The world tour, supporting her Grammy award winning album, came to East Rutherford for a total of five shows from May 22 through 29. Next, she heads to London and Paris before traveling back to Houston, Washington, D.C. and Atlanta, then ending in Las Vegas in July.
The superstar’s daughters, Blue Ivy and Rumi Carter, have also joined her on stage for several stops on the tour, along with her mother, Tina Knowles.
With the Cowboy Carter tour, Beyoncé now holds the record for the most shows by any artist on a single run at MetLife. The last time she played the stadium was for part of her RENAISSANCE world tour in 2023.
Here’s what the BeyHive needs to know, according to MetLife Stadium’s website.
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Beyoncé is wrapping up her Cowboy Carter tour at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The world tour, supporting her Grammy award winning album, came to East Rutherford for a total of five shows from May 22 through 29. Next, she heads to London and Paris before traveling back to Houston, Washington, D.C. and Atlanta, then ending in Las Vegas in July.
The superstar’s daughters, Blue Ivy and Rumi Carter, have also joined her on stage for several stops on the tour, along with her mother, Tina Knowles.
With the Cowboy Carter tour, Beyoncé now holds the record for the most shows by any artist on a single run at MetLife. The last time she played the stadium was for part of her RENAISSANCE world tour in 2023.
Here’s what the BeyHive needs to know, according to MetLife Stadium’s website.
What time is the Beyoncé concert at MetLife Stadium start?
The parking lots at MetLife Stadium open at 2 p.m. before each show. The stadium gates open at 5:30 p.m., and the shows kick off at 7 p.m.
Weather forecast for Beyoncé concert tonight
MetLife has a rain or shine policy, and fans were in for more rain than shine on Wednesday night. While some stray showers may stick around Thursday, conditions are expected to improve for the final show.
Getting to MetLife Stadium on mass transit
It’s a good thing that the NJ Transit strike is over.
Travelers headed to MetLife should take the train to Secaucus Junction and then transfer to a direct shuttle train to the Meadowlands station.
Parking at MetLife Stadium
On-site parking lots open at 2 p.m. Pre-paid parking for the concerts is available through ParkWhiz and costs $40 per car.
What are MetLife Stadium’s tailgating rules?
Drones, kites, model aircraft or other flying objects are not permitted.
1 vehicle = 1 space: Tailgating must be set up in front or behind a vehicle. Do not block the roadways.
Alcohol guidelines: Guests are asked to consume alcohol responsibly. People who are found to be impaired prior to entering the stadium will not be allowed inside and could face prosecution.
Cooking / Use of grills: Grills are permitted for tailgating. Hot coals must be disposed of in hot coal bins, which are large, orange containers labeled “hot charcoal.” Do not put trash in the hot charcoal bins, and do not put charcoal ashes in garbage bins. Do not dispose of hot charcoals in open parking spaces or near or under parked cars.
Charter buses: Charter bus parking is located in Lot L.
What is not allowed?
Drones or other flying objects of any kind
Bicycles, skateboards, scooters, Go-karts, mini-bikes
Weapons of any kind
Fireworks
Any sort of solicitation
Selling access to a tailgate party
Selling any sort of merchandise or products
Banners that advertise a certain business or product
Distribution of flyers or brochures on vehicles
Ball playing in the parking lot or roadways
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