Prudential Center
Newark · Home of 🏒 New Jersey Devils & 🏒 New York Sirens
⚡ Quick answers
- Who plays at Prudential Center?
- Prudential Center in Newark is home to the New Jersey Devils (NHL) and the New York Sirens (PWHL).
- What is the closest airport to Prudential Center?
- Newark (EWR) is the closest major airport, about 4 miles (6 km) from Prudential Center — roughly 10 min by car depending on traffic.
- How much is parking at Prudential Center?
- Game-day parking starts around $20 USD. No genuinely free lots sit within an easy walk of the arena, and downtown Newark's street grid around Prudential Center is largely metered or permit-restricted with activ…
- How much is a beer at Prudential Center?
- A standard beer is estimated at about $11.00 USD, 2024-25; we couldn't confirm it on a menu. A regular hot dog is about $6.50 USD (estimate). Prices vary by stand and size and may change.
- How do you get to Prudential Center without a car?
- Best option: NJ Transit rail to Newark Penn Station, then a 5-minute walk through Military Park to the arena (well-lit/patrolled on game nights).
- Where are the best seats at Prudential Center?
- Lower bowl (100s) along the ice; upper 200s cheap. Modern Newark arena — sit lower for the Devils crowd energy.
- What is the bag policy at Prudential Center?
- Bags up to 14×12×6 in. are allowed and screened; no backpacks of any kind. No outside food or drinks; medical needs are handled through Guest Services. No bottles or beverage containers, sealed or empty.
- Is Prudential Center wheelchair accessible?
- Accessible seating is on every level; buy via Ticketmaster or the ADA ticket line (800-877-7575)—the Box Office sells in person but takes no phone orders. Accessible and van-accessible parking is first-come, first-served with a placard (also bookable at prucenter.clickandpark.com), and the special-needs drop-off is at the Mulberry and Lafayette Streets entrance. Ramp access is through the M&M's Tower entrance and elevators reach all public areas. Free wheelchair escorts are available at all events—tell Guest Services when you arrive.
✈️🚗 Getting to Prudential Center
Nearest major airport: Newark (EWR) — about 4 mi / 10 min away.
🏟️ Fan guide
Best seats
Lower bowl (100s) along the ice; upper 200s cheap. Modern Newark arena — sit lower for the Devils crowd energy.
Parking
Garages/lots around the arena in downtown Newark; it's right by transit so many train in from NYC/NJ. ($15–30 USD)
Getting there
NJ Transit/PATH to Newark Penn Station, ~5-min walk — the easy way from NYC (≈20 min from Manhattan).
Bar scene
The immediate area is modest; the Ironbound (Newark's Portuguese/Spanish district) is a short walk/ride for great food and sangria. Many pre-game in NYC.
Pre-game bars
- Ironbound district — Portuguese/Spanish bars & restaurants, short ride.
- Arena-area spots — A handful by the Prudential Center.
Concession prices (USD, approx)
- Standard beer, 2024-25, estimate$11.00
- Hot dog (estimate)$6.50
- Pork roll$9
Prices vary by stand and size and may change.
Insider tips
- Train to Newark Penn (20 min from NYC)
- Ironbound for dinner
♿ Accessibility at Prudential Center
Accessible seating is on every level; buy via Ticketmaster or the ADA ticket line (800-877-7575)—the Box Office sells in person but takes no phone orders. Accessible and van-accessible parking is first-come, first-served with a placard (also bookable at prucenter.clickandpark.com), and the special-needs drop-off is at the Mulberry and Lafayette Streets entrance. Ramp access is through the M&M's Tower entrance and elevators reach all public areas. Free wheelchair escorts are available at all events—tell Guest Services when you arrive.
- Sensory-friendly
- KultureCity sensory bags and weighted lap pads (ID deposit) at Guest Services behind Sections 9 and 114. No dedicated sensory room listed.
- Hearing
- Free assistive listening devices (ID deposit) at Guest Services outside Section 9. Captioning at Devils and Seton Hall games; for other events, request via guestservices@prucenter.com.
- ASL interpreters
- Submit the request form at prucenter.com/aslrequest, ideally at least 3 weeks ahead.
- Service animals
- Trained service and guide animals welcome and may rest beside you. No relief area named, and re-entry only for medical exceptions arranged with a Guest Services supervisor.
🎒 Can I bring it? Bag & food policy
- Bags
- Bags up to 14×12×6 in. are allowed and screened; no backpacks of any kind.
- Bag check
- Paid lockers (about $8–10) outside the M&M's Tower and the Lafayette Lobby entrance; large strollers can be checked at Guest Services.
- Outside food
- No outside food or drinks; medical needs are handled through Guest Services.
- Water bottles
- No bottles or beverage containers, sealed or empty.
- Re-entry
- No re-entry, except medical needs arranged with a Guest Services supervisor before you leave.
Not allowed & exceptions
- Backpacks, duffels, coolers, hard-sided bags
- Medical and childcare bags may be larger, with X-ray
- Pointed umbrellas (others OK but must stay closed)
- Strollers that don't fit under a seat
- Selfie sticks, tripods, GoPros
From the venue's official guest guide, checked 2026-10. Rules can change by event. Official policy ↗
🧳 Visiting Prudential Center as an away fan
The next visiting teams, and the airport you'd fly into: Newark (EWR) (EWR). Each link has that team's full road-trip guide.
- Tue, Oct 20Colorado Avalanche at Devils NHL
- Thu, Oct 22Anaheim Ducks at Devils NHL
- Sat, Oct 24Los Angeles Kings at Devils NHL
- Tue, Nov 3Edmonton Oilers at Devils NHL
- Thu, Nov 5St. Louis Blues at Devils NHL
- Thu, Nov 12Washington Capitals at Devils NHL
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