Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour is taking over MetLife Stadium for 5 nights. Here’s what to know before you go

Heading to the Beyoncé concert at MetLife Stadium? Here’s what to know about tickets, parking, tailgating, the bag policy, etc.

Lanette Espy

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May 21, 2025, 12:14 PM

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Updated 8 hr ago

Saddle up! Beyoncé is making her way back to New Jersey, bringing her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford for five nights in celebration of her genre-defying eighth studio album “Cowboy Carter.”

Winning the award for “Best Country Album” at the Grammys earlier this year, “Cowboy Carter” features hits "Texas Hold 'Em" and “16 Carriages.” It is act ii of a planned trilogy of albums, following “Renaissance.” Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus, Shaboozey, Post Malone and more are featured on the album.

Known for her dazzling productions and high energy performances, Beyoncé last performed at MetLife in the summer of 2023 when she took over the stadium for her Renaissance World Tour. She was spotted in the Garden State last year while filming a Levi’s commercial inside a laundromat in Nutley.

The music icon kicked off her Cowboy Carter Tour last month in Inglewood, California, with the help of her two daughters Blue Ivy, 13, and Rumi, 7, who both appeared on stage. Beyoncé is also taking her Cowboy Carter Tour to Chicago, Houston, Atlanta and Washington, D.C., as well as performing several nights in London and Paris this summer.

Here's a breakdown of everything to know for the MetLife Stadium shows:

MetLife show dates

Thursday, May 22
Saturday, May 24
Sunday, May 25
Wednesday, May 28
Thursday, May 29

What time does the concert start?

The event time is 7 p.m. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Arrive early and allow extra time to enter the stadium.

Are tickets still available?

Yes. Limited tickets are available for all five nights on Ticketmaster. Some tickets are as low as $100. The event is mobile ticketing. Barcodes for ticket scanning will appear on mobile tickets eight hours prior to the event. Your ticket must be displayed on your phone to enter the event. Concertgoers should download their mobile ticket before entering the security line.

When does the parking lot open for tailgating? How much is it?

Tailgating is permitted at all MetLife Stadium events, and parking is available on a first-come first-served basis. Prepaid parking is available and costs $40. Lots open at 2 p.m. Here’s more information on the tailgating policies.

Are there bathrooms in the parking lots at MetLife Stadium?

Yes, portable toilets are located throughout the Sports Complex parking lots. Portable toilets for guests with disabilities are available in Parking Lots E, F and G, according to the stadium’s website.

Will I be able to charge my phone?

Mobile charging kiosks are available throughout the stadium. Locate a mobile charging kiosk and scan the QR code to rent a portable charger and take it with you on the go. Return to any kiosk when finished. More information on kiosk locations can be found HERE.

Bag policy

A clear bag policy is enforced at MetLife Stadium. Clear bags that are 12" x 6" x 12" or less in size (one bag per person) are permitted. Also, small non-clear purses/handbags (clutch-type bags) that are 4.5" x 6.5" or less in size (one per person) are permitted. See more on the bag policy HERE.

Payments accepted

MetLife Stadium accepts contactless and cashless payments only. Credit, debit, and mobile payments will be accepted within the stadium.

Directions to MetLife Stadium

Directions by car can be found HERE and directions for bus transportation service can be found HERE.

Will New Jersey Transit trains be running for the concert?

Yes, New Jersey Transit will be running for all five shows. Service has resumed fully on the rail lines this week after a strike earlier this month with NJ Transit engineers.

SERVICE RESUMES: NJ Transit trains rolling again after first strike in over 40 years

Trains are set to run from Secaucus Junction for all five shows. NJ Transit advises commuters to buy round trip tickets before boarding to avoid delays getting on the train. Tickets purchased on the train will include a $5 surcharge for each ticket. Check njtransit.com/MetLifeStadium for complete rail timetables for each event as the concert date approaches.

How's the weather looking for opening night, this weekend and for next week shows?

This event is rain or shine. Umbrellas are not allowed inside the stadium.

The weather on Thursday (May 22) is not looking too bright for concertgoers. According to News 12 Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Mike Rizzo, it will be cloudy with periods of rain on Thursday. However, Rizzo says the steady rain will end by the time the concert begins with a few sprinkles throughout the night. Highs reach near 60 degrees and lows will be around 51.

The weather bounces back this weekend with a mix of clouds and sun. Rizzo says clouds begin on Saturday (May 24) but part into the late morning, featuring sunshine and great weather for the weekend.

Saturday (May 24) and Sunday (May 25) are good days with mild temperatures that are not overwhelming. Sounds like great tailgating weather! Highs will reach 68 degrees on Saturday and around 72 on Sunday. Lows dip into the 50s on both days.

For next week's concert days., it will be cloudy with occasional rain showers on Wednesday (May 28) and partly cloudy skies on Thursday (May 29) with highs near 73. Lows will reach near 60 degrees on both days.

Check the latest News 12 local forecast report here for weather updates.

Additional information about the Cowboy Carter Concert at MetLife can be found HERE.