Three Visiting Fan Tailgates Coming to MetLife Stadium: Raiders, Commanders & Bills will give traveling NFL fans three very different game-day experiences this November. The Las Vegas Raiders, Washington Commanders, and Buffalo Bills are all headed to MetLife Stadium, and Away Game Tailgate is giving their fans a place to gather before kickoff with people who traveled to New Jersey for the same reason they did: to cheer on their team.
That is what makes an Away Game Tailgate different. Most stadium tailgates naturally revolve around the home team. We specifically create a welcoming place for visiting fans at MetLife Stadium to eat, hang out, watch football, play games, listen to music, and get ready for kickoff surrounded by fans wearing the same colors.
With three popular fan bases coming to East Rutherford within a two-week stretch, now is the time to start making plans.
Las Vegas Raiders Fans Come to MetLife Stadium November 1
The first November tailgate welcomes Las Vegas Raiders fans before the Raiders take on the New York Jets on Sunday, November 1. Away Game Tailgate begins at 9:00 AM and runs until 12:30 PM, followed by the 1:00 PM kickoff.
The Raiders enter this part of the season at 3-3 and third in the AFC West. Their offense has been especially productive through the air, with more than 1,600 passing yards through six games. Quarterback Kirk Cousins has thrown for more than 1,500 yards and 14 touchdowns, while Brock Bowers has emerged as one of the team’s leading receiving threats.
Those numbers make the November 1 match-up an interesting one for Raiders fans making the trip east. The team has been competitive, including a close loss to Buffalo in its most recent game, and there is plenty of football still ahead before the Raiders arrive at MetLife Stadium.
Raiders fans are also known for traveling and making their presence felt on the road. Instead of arriving at MetLife and trying to find other Las Vegas fans scattered throughout the parking lots, Away Game Tailgate gives everyone a central place to meet before heading into the stadium.
Washington Commanders Return for a Thursday Night Division Match-up
The next visiting fan tailgate is a little different. On Thursday, November 12, the Washington Commanders come to MetLife Stadium for a prime-time NFC East match-up against the New York Giants. The tailgate runs from 4:15 PM until 7:45 PM, with kickoff scheduled for 8:15 PM.
Washington has had an up-and-down start to the season, but the team’s record does not tell the entire story. The Commanders have already played the Giants once this season, with the teams battling to a 27-27 tie. Washington has also been one of the better teams in the league at protecting the football and creating turnovers.
Jayden Daniels remains one of the players Commanders fans will be watching closely. He has continued to make plays both through the air and on the ground, while Terry McLaurin remains one of Washington’s most dangerous receiving options.
A Thursday night road game also creates a different tailgate atmosphere. Fans are coming straight into a prime-time division rivalry, and getting everyone together before the game can be difficult when you are unfamiliar with MetLife Stadium. Reserving your tailgate ahead of time means your pregame plans are already handled when you arrive.
Bills Mafia Heads to MetLife Stadium November 15
Just three days later, Buffalo Bills fans take over the visiting side of MetLife Stadium when Buffalo faces the New York Jets on Sunday, November 15. Away Game Tailgate begins at 9:00 AM and continues until 12:30 PM, ahead of the 1:00 PM game.
Buffalo has been one of the strongest teams in the AFC East this season. The Bills have produced a balanced offense with strong passing and rushing numbers, making them one of the more difficult teams to defend.
Josh Allen continues to lead the offense, while James Cook has been productive on the ground. Buffalo also continues to get contributions from its receiving corps, giving Bills fans plenty to be excited about as the season moves forward.
Of course, Bills fans have a reputation for turning road games into events of their own. For Buffalo supporters traveling down from Western New York, meeting friends from New Jersey, or coming in from somewhere else entirely, the Away Game Tailgate gives Bills Mafia an established gathering place before heading into MetLife Stadium.
A MetLife Stadium Tailgate Built for Visiting Fans
The idea behind Away Game Tailgate is simple. You should not have to be surrounded by the home team’s fans just because your team is playing on the road.
Our MetLife Stadium tailgates are specifically designed to give visiting fans a place to find each other. Instead of bringing a grill, coolers, tables, food, TVs, games, and everything else needed to build your own parking lot setup, you can arrive and enjoy a tailgate that is already waiting for you.
Guests can enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet, non-alcoholic beverages, TVs showing football, tailgate games, music, and a family-friendly atmosphere near MetLife Stadium. Alcoholic beverages are BYOB in accordance with stadium rules.
It also creates something that is difficult to recreate on your own: a crowd of people who are all there supporting the visiting team.
That means Raiders fans can meet other Raiders fans. Commanders supporters can spend Thursday evening with Washington fans. Bills Mafia can start Sunday morning surrounded by Buffalo colors. For fans traveling hundreds or even thousands of miles to see their team, that shared game-day atmosphere can become one of the most memorable parts of the trip.
Why You Should Reserve Your MetLife Stadium Tailgate Early
Road-game weekends usually involve more planning than attending a game close to home. There are game tickets, hotels, transportation, parking, and schedules to coordinate. Your tailgate should not be another thing you have to figure out after arriving in New Jersey.
Reserving early gives your group one less thing to worry about. It is especially important when multiple friends or family members are traveling together and everyone wants to meet in the same place before kickoff.
Away Game Tailgate currently has the Raiders on November 1, Commanders on November 12, and Bills on November 15 as the next three visiting-team tailgates at MetLife Stadium.
If you already know you are coming to New Jersey for one of these games, there is no reason to wait until game week to figure out where you are going to tailgate.
Tailgate With Your Team at MetLife Stadium
Going to an away game is about more than watching four quarters of football. It is about the trip, the buildup to kickoff, meeting other fans, and representing your team in another stadium.
Away Game Tailgate makes that experience easier by giving traveling fans their own game-day gathering place at MetLife Stadium.
Whether you are coming with Raider Nation, heading north with Commanders fans, or joining Bills Mafia in New Jersey, reserve your tailgate passes early and start planning your MetLife Stadium game day now.
Visit AwayGameTailgate.com to reserve your spot.
