Visiting Harrison for a Game?

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is the primary gateway for Harrison, sitting just 4-7 miles away depending on your destination. The fastest transit option from EWR is to take the Newark AirTrain (or its current weekday daytime replacement shuttle bus) to Newark Liberty International Airport Station, then take an NJ Transit Northeast Corridor or North Jersey Coast Line train one stop to Newark Penn Station, and finally connect to the PATH train's Newark–World Trade Center line directly to Harrison Station, with the full trip taking roughly 30–40 minutes and costing around $15–17 (AirTrain access fee plus NJ Transit plus PATH). Note that as of early 2026, AirTrain service is suspended on weekdays between 5:00 AM and 3:00 PM for replacement construction and is substituted by free shuttle buses to the rail station — allow extra time during these hours. Taxis and rideshares are also available from EWR to Harrison in about 8–10 minutes for roughly $25–31, making them a practical option if you have luggage or are traveling in a group.

Harrison is an exceptionally transit-friendly destination for sports fans: the PATH train's Newark–World Trade Center line stops directly at Harrison Station, which sits steps from Sports Illustrated Stadium (formerly Red Bull Arena), making a car completely unnecessary for game days. Uber and Lyft operate throughout the area, though post-game surges are common, and a rideshare from Harrison to downtown Newark or Jersey City typically runs $10–20. Do not attempt to park on residential streets near the stadium without a Harrison residential permit, as the town actively enforces this on event days.

Harrison itself has limited hotel inventory, but the Element hotel adjacent to Harrison PATH Station is a top pick for sports fans who want a walkable, car-free trip. Downtown Newark, just one PATH stop away, offers a wider range of options including major brands near Newark Penn Station in the $100-$200 per night range. Jersey City's downtown and Grove Street neighborhoods are another excellent base, offering trendy bars and restaurants with quick PATH access to Harrison in under 20 minutes. Fans visiting from New York City can also stay in Lower Manhattan or the World Trade Center area and commute directly to Harrison via PATH for game nights.

Harrison punches well above its weight as a sports destination: two professional teams share the same compact stadium footprint, meaning a visiting fan can catch MLS action with the New York Red Bulls and NWSL action with NJ/NY Gotham FC within the same square block. The Red Bulls have one of MLS's most passionate supporter cultures, with organized supporter groups in the north end creating an atmosphere that rivals any league venue. A short trip across the Passaic River puts you in Newark, where the Prudential Center hosts the NHL's New Jersey Devils and the NBA's Brooklyn Nets occasionally play, making the greater area a legitimate multi-sport hub. Fans coming from New York City via PATH also pass through the broader NYC sports market, so it is easy to stack a Harrison game day with a visit to Yankee Stadium in the Bronx or a Barclays Center event in Brooklyn.