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Parking
Reserve a spot in advance — game-day parking near Prudential Center fills early.
Getting there
Prudential Center sits in downtown Newark, NJ, two blocks from Newark Penn Station — making it one of the most transit-accessible arenas in the New York metro area. NJ Transit trains from New York Penn Station run to Newark Penn Station in about 20 minutes; PATH trains from Lower Manhattan and the World Trade Center also serve Newark Penn. Amtrak's Northeast Corridor stops at Newark Penn as well. From the station the walk to the arena along Mulberry Street and Edison Place runs about five minutes. Driving from the Holland Tunnel or via I-78 reaches downtown Newark quickly outside of rush hour; team-affiliated and adjacent garages ring the arena, and reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats event-night pricing. Rideshare drop-off zones are signed along Lafayette Street and Mulberry Street. Confirm bag and entry rules on the arena's official site before going.
The neighborhood
Downtown Newark wraps the arena on all sides — a working civic core with the historic Military Park to the north, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) a few blocks north, and the Newark Museum of Art a short walk north as well. The Ironbound neighborhood — Newark's historically Portuguese-Brazilian district immediately east of Penn Station — is the city's most concentrated restaurant district and a 10-minute walk from the arena. Ferry Street through the Ironbound is lined with Portuguese steakhouses, Brazilian rodízios, and bakeries that anchor the pre-event dinner scene for visiting fans. The blocks immediately around the arena itself are quieter than the Ironbound — Edison Place and Mulberry Street are the closest pre-game spine, with a handful of bars and the arena's own plazas filling in the rest.
Where to eat & drink nearby
Walkable pre-event stops include Hobby's Delicatessen (a classic downtown Newark Jewish deli a short walk from the arena), Edison Ale House (a sports-bar standby on Edison Place steps from the arena), and Burg (a Mulberry Street pre-game sit-down option). For the canonical Ironbound detour, Seabra's Marisqueira serves the canonical Ironbound Portuguese seafood and Fornos of Spain is the long-running Iberian sit-down standby. Brasilia Grill is a Brazilian rodízio option for a longer pre-event dinner. Teixeira's Bakery on Ferry Street is the canonical Portuguese bakery stop. Pre-event crowds at the closest bars build quickly within an hour of puck drop, tipoff, or showtime.
First-timer tips
Use rail — Newark Penn Station is a five-minute walk from the arena and the NJ Transit/PATH/Amtrak combination gives you direct service from Manhattan, Hoboken, Jersey City, and the rest of the NJ Transit network. The arena hosts two primary tenants (Devils NHL, Seton Hall men's basketball) plus an extremely active concert calendar — Prudential Center has consistently ranked among the world's busiest concert venues by ticket sales since opening. Check your ticket for the assigned entry as the building has multiple plaza gates. Mobile-only tickets are the norm. The arena publishes current bag policy on its official site and the rules change — check before traveling.
Best games to catch
For the Devils, the Metropolitan Division rivalry games against the Rangers, Islanders, Penguins, Flyers, Capitals, and Hurricanes are the marquee dates and consistently price above season average — Devils–Rangers is the closest geographic rivalry and the hardest single ticket of the year. Original Six visits from the Bruins, Blackhawks, and Red Wings round out the heritage matchups. For Seton Hall men's basketball, the Big East rivalry games against Villanova, Connecticut, St. John's, and Marquette anchor the strongest home dates — Seton Hall plays the Pirates' major home games at Prudential rather than on campus, with the building functioning as the program's de facto home arena for marquee opponents. Each tenant publishes its promotional calendar on the team site and themed nights vary year to year.
What to know
Prudential Center opened in October 2007 as the permanent home of the New Jersey Devils, ending the Devils' tenure at the Meadowlands' Continental Airlines Arena (now-demolished). The naming-rights partnership with Prudential Financial (whose headquarters sit a few blocks from the arena) has been continuous since opening. Seton Hall men's basketball moved its primary home games to Prudential Center when the building opened and the program has used the arena for its marquee Big East dates since. The building anchored a wave of downtown Newark redevelopment around the arts district and remains the city's most-active major venue. Prudential Center has consistently ranked among the world's busiest concert venues — the building's concert calendar typically runs alongside the Devils' and Seton Hall's schedules and is one of the heaviest in the New York metropolitan area. The Devils' 2012 Stanley Cup Final run remains the building's deepest playoff moment to date.
Frequently asked questions
What time do doors open at Prudential Center?
Doors typically open about 90 minutes before puck drop or tipoff for standard games, sometimes earlier for marquee events or concerts. Check the arena's official event page for the specific date's door time.
How do I get to Prudential Center from Manhattan?
NJ Transit trains from New York Penn Station run to Newark Penn Station in about 20 minutes; PATH trains from the World Trade Center also serve Newark Penn. From the station the walk to the arena runs about five minutes.
Where can I park near Prudential Center?
Team-affiliated and adjacent downtown Newark garages ring the arena. Reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats event-night pricing. Many visitors instead use NJ Transit or PATH and skip parking entirely.
Do the Devils and Seton Hall both play here?
Yes — the Devils (NHL) play their full home schedule at Prudential Center and Seton Hall men's basketball plays its major home games at the arena rather than on campus. The floor converts between ice and hardwood between events.
What's the bag policy at Prudential Center?
The arena enforces a small-bag policy with size limits and prohibits hard-sided coolers and most large bags. Specific dimensions and prohibited items change — check the arena's official bag policy page before heading in.
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