Rutgers Scarlet Knights road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium in Piscataway — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
🎟️ Rutgers Scarlet Knights tickets
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✈️🚗 Getting to SHI Stadium
Nearest major airport is Newark (EWR) — about 24 mi / 34 min from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
Where do the Rutgers Scarlet Knights play?
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights play home games at SHI Stadium in Piscataway.
What airport do you fly into for a Rutgers Scarlet Knights game?
Newark (EWR) is the closest major airport, about 24 miles (39 km) from SHI Stadium — roughly 34 min by car depending on traffic.
How much is parking at SHI Stadium?
Game-day parking starts around $20-35 USD. Lots off River Road open five hours before kickoff: Buccleuch Park ($20), Johnson Park ($30) and the St. George Church lot ($35 on gameday, under 500 yards away).
How do you get to SHI Stadium without a car?
NJ Transit's Northeast Corridor line goes to New Brunswick station, where Rutgers game-day shuttles run to the stadium in Piscataway; NJ Transit buses 810 and 818 also serve the area.
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ SHI Stadium fan guide
Best seats
The student section takes up the south end zone (loud, standing, young crowd); sideline seats on the east and west decks give the best view.
Parking
Lots off River Road open five hours before kickoff: Buccleuch Park ($20), Johnson Park ($30) and the St. George Church lot ($35 on gameday, under 500 yards away). The Rutgers Athletic Center lots run about $100. ($20-35 (RAC lots about $100))
Getting there
NJ Transit's Northeast Corridor line goes to New Brunswick station, where Rutgers game-day shuttles run to the stadium in Piscataway; NJ Transit buses 810 and 818 also serve the area.
Bar scene
Tailgating in the River Road lots; many fans pre-game on George Street in New Brunswick, which hosts a football watch party.
Pre-game bars
- Old Man Rafferty's — George and Albany St, traditional pub food
- Harvest Moon Brewery — George Street brewpub
- Tumulty's — Burgers and beers on George Street
Insider tips
- Lots open 5 hours early
- Big games back up River Road
- Arrive 2-3 hours before kickoff
📺 Where to watch the Scarlet Knights
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