New Jersey Devils
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
City
Newark
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State
NJ
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Venue name
Prudential Center
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Zip code
07102
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Parking
Cheapest
Independent surface lots on Market Street (265/266 Market St) and Mulberry Street, or park-and-ride at an NJ Transit/PATH station and take transit; metered street parking 10-15 min walk away
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Guide url
https://www.prucenter.com/parking (prepaid: https://app.parkmobile.io/venue/prudential-center/events)
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Accessible parking
ADA and van-accessible spaces in official lots, first-come first-served with valid placard/plate; can be prepurchased at prucenter.clickandpark.com or via 800-745-3000
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Hours
Official lots typically open 2-3 hours before Devils games (commonly 90-120 minutes before doors); exact hours vary by event
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Payment
The Prudential Center parking garage is credit-card only; ParkMobile/SpotHero prepaid online accepted
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Premium
Parking Deck presented by Hyundai offers reserved premier-level Hyundai-branded spaces (arrive 1+ hr early); BMW owners get complimentary parking in Green Street Garage (register at bmwdevilsparking.com). Season/VIP packages available via the team
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Prepaid
Yes — guaranteed prepaid parking via ParkMobile (official) and SpotHero; recommended for high-demand games
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Prices
Roughly $20-$40 across official lots/garages; close-in premium spots (e.g., Edison Place) up to ~$40; independent lots a few blocks away ~$15-$25
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Overview
Prudential Center offers multiple parking options including the Prudential Center Garage (connected via indoor walkway), the Mulberry Street Garage, and various surface lots. Pre-paid parking available. Event rates range from $15-$35. ADA parking in all official lots.
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Public transport
Two blocks from Newark Penn Station (NJ Transit rail/bus, PATH, Amtrak, Newark Light Rail); strongly recommended over driving
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Tailgating
N/A — indoor arena; tailgating is not permitted in any lots. Newark ordinances ban grilling and open containers around the arena
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Traffic
Approaches via I-280 and Route 21 (McCarter Hwy); arrive 60-90 min before puck drop to beat downtown Newark congestion
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Types
Attached garage (Parking Deck presented by Hyundai), nearby garages (Green Street Garage, 47-63 Green St) and surface lots (15 Lafayette St, 30-42 Lafayette St, 299 Mulberry St) plus third-party lots on Market/Mulberry/Edison Place
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Public transportation
Airport connection
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) connects via NJ Transit/Amtrak rail (Newark Airport station) to Newark Penn Station
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App
NJ Transit Trip Planner & MyTix app; PATH schedules at panynj.gov/path; njtransit.com/prudentialcenter
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Best option
For NYC/northern NJ fans, PATH or NJ Transit rail to Newark Penn Station then a two-block walk — fastest, cheapest, least stressful
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Bus routes
More than two dozen NJ Transit bus routes serve Newark Penn Station; buses accessible from Edison Place/Lafayette Street
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Fare
NJ Transit ticket vending machines and MyTix mobile app; PATH SmartLink/contactless. One-way, ten-trip, round-trip and discounted (student/senior/kids/group) options
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Ferry
N/A — none serving the arena
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Nearest station
Newark Penn Station, two blocks east of the arena
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Overview
Newark Penn Station (2 blocks away): NJ Transit commuter rail, PATH train to NYC (World Trade Center and 33rd Street), Amtrak Northeast Corridor. Newark Broad Street Station also serves NJ Transit. NJ Transit bus routes serve the downtown Newark area. PATH fare: $2.75.
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Rail lines
NJ Transit rail (six lines incl. Morris & Essex, Montclair-Boonton, North Jersey Coast, Raritan Valley), Newark Light Rail, PATH, and Amtrak at Newark Penn Station; Newark Broad Street Station via bus/Light Rail
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Tips
Exit via Citizens Tower (near Sections 20-22) toward Penn Station after games. Note: an NJ Transit rail strike suspended rail service as of mid-2025 — verify current service status before traveling
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Walking distance
~2 blocks (a few minutes' walk) from Newark Penn Station
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Shuttles
Cost
N/A — not applicable
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Dropoff
N/A — not applicable
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Frequency
N/A — not applicable (use NJ Transit rail/bus and PATH frequencies)
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Notes
PATH coordinates with Prudential Center to accommodate late-night patrons returning from events
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Operator
N/A — not applicable
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Park ride
NJ Transit/PATH park-and-ride options (e.g., Morris & Essex Line lots, Harrison PATH Station) recommended as a budget strategy
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Pickup
N/A — not applicable
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Overview
No dedicated shuttle. Prudential Center is a 2-block walk from Newark Penn Station, one of the Northeast's busiest transit hubs with NJ Transit, PATH, and Amtrak service.
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Routes
N/A — no dedicated arena shuttle; the arena relies on its proximity to transit (two blocks from Newark Penn Station)
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Schedule
N/A — no official shuttle published
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Bicycles
Overview
Bike racks available on the Championship Plaza. Limited bike infrastructure in the immediate downtown Newark area.
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Share provider
Citi Bike (operates Newark's bike-share network)
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Share station
Newark's bike share serves downtown near the arena
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Accessibility
Accessible parking
Designated ADA and van-accessible spaces in official lots every event (placard/plate required); prepurchase at prucenter.clickandpark.com or call 800-745-3000
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Assistive listening
Available — contact Guest Services (assistive listening offered; details via ADA guide)
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Contact
Guest Services — guestservices@prucenter.com or (973) 757-6000; ADA guide at prucenter.com/ada-guide
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Dropoff
Accessible drop-off available near the arena; coordinate with Guest Services on arrival
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Fun fact
Mobility devices can be stored at the Guest Services Center on the Main Concourse outside Section 9 or Upper Concourse outside Section 114 for guests who transfer to an arena seat
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Overview
Prudential Center is fully ADA-compliant. Accessible seating on all levels. All entrances are wheelchair accessible. Elevators serve every level. Assistive listening devices and sensory kits at Guest Services.
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Restrooms
Accessible restrooms available on all concourse levels
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Service animals
Service animals permitted per ADA; details on the arena ADA/A-Z guide
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Wheelchair seating
Wheelchair-accessible and companion seating available throughout; complimentary wheelchair escorts at every event
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Food and vendors
Cashless
Yes — Prudential Center is a cashless venue (card/mobile pay; reverse-ATMs available)
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Craft beer
Multiple bars and lounges including the Bud Light Goal Bar, Fire Lounge, and Ice Lounge
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Fun fact
By 2023 Prudential Center ranked among the top five concert venues worldwide by earnings
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Local
Eastback Kitchen (official in-house culinary brand) with Levy as F&B partner; collaborations with local NJ chefs/brands (e.g., Melba's)
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Mobile ordering
Yes — mobile/app ordering offered as part of the venue's tech experience (PruCenter app)
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Notable stands
Eastback Kitchen destinations on all levels; full-service ~350-seat restaurant; premium clubs/lounges
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Parking Apps Accepted
ParkMobile (official) and SpotHero for parking payment
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Overview
Prudential Center features a New Jersey-focused concessions program including local favorites, craft beer from NJ breweries, and diverse dining options. The Devils Den Team Store is on the main concourse.
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Signature food
Eastback Kitchen signature items such as the Ranch House Burger and a Taylor Ham, Egg & Cheese sandwich (Jersey pork roll); Melba's Chicken & Waffle Bowl
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Venue history
Architect
HOK Sport (now Populous); Morris Adjmi Architects (exterior); El Taller Colaborativo. Structural: Thornton Tomasetti; GC: Gilbane Building Co
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Construction cost
~US$375 million (City of Newark pledged ~$210 million)
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Famous moments
Hosted the 2013 NCAA, 2011 NCAA wrestling and multiple NHL playoff runs; Devils reached the 2012 Stanley Cup Final (lost to LA Kings) playing playoff home games at The Rock; hosted 2014 PBA, MTV VMAs and major concerts
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Fun fact
Nicknamed "The Rock," a nod to Prudential Financial's iconic Rock of Gibraltar logo. Championship Plaza (opened Oct 3, 2009) sits across Mulberry Street with a 22-foot stainless-steel monument
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Original capacity
~17,625 for ice hockey (2007-2013)
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Original name
Prudential Center (naming rights held by Prudential Financial since opening)
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Overview
Opened October 25, 2007. The Devils have won three Stanley Cups (1995, 2000, 2003). The arena, nicknamed 'The Rock,' helped revitalize downtown Newark and is a cornerstone of the city's redevelopment.
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Renovations
Hockey capacity revised to 16,592 (2013) then 16,514 (2015). In 2017 the arena installed what was billed as the world's largest center-hung arena scoreboard. "imPRUved" food/hospitality/tech upgrades and Eastback Kitchen launched for 2024-25
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Retired numbers
Ken Daneyko (#3), Scott Stevens (#4), Scott Niedermayer (#27), Patrik Elias (#26), Martin Brodeur (#30); plus Stanley Cup championship banners (1995, 2000, 2003)
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Venue details
Climate
N/A — fully enclosed, climate-controlled indoor arena
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Elevation
Approximately 95 ft above sea level (downtown Newark, NJ)
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Levels
Lower bowl, club/mezzanine, and upper concourse levels
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Premium
81 luxury suites (each seating ~16-22); premium clubs including the Pier Club (Verizon Lounge), BMW M Lounge, The Lofts, Studio Suites, and the Prudential Lounge
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Overview
Hockey seating capacity: 16,514. Ice surface: 200 ft × 85 ft. The arena features a modern design with premium seating and the Championship Plaza outdoor gathering space.
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Scoreboard
Center-hung scoreboard installed 2017, billed as the world's largest center-hung arena scoreboard — ~88,401 lbs, ~9,585 sq ft, nearly four stories tall, ~29.6 million pixels across 20 displays
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Shared tenants
Seton Hall Pirates men's basketball (NCAA), New York Sirens (PWHL); historically NJ Nets (NBA, 2010-12) and NY Liberty (WNBA, 2011-13)
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Surface
Standard NHL regulation ice sheet, 200 ft x 85 ft
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