Meadowlands Arena
Meadowlands Arena Meadowlands Arena as seen from a nearby parking garage, following its re-branding as Izod Center. The banner displaying the arena's name was taken down and replaced with a permanent sign, which was subsequently removed from the building when it closed. Former names Brendan Byrne Arena (1981–1996) Continental Airlines Arena (1996–2007) Izod Center (2007–2015) Address 50 New Jersey Route 120 Location East Rutherford, New Jersey Coordinates 40°48′42″N 74°4′3″W / 40.81167°N 74.06750°W / 40.81167; -74.06750 Coordinates: 40°48′42″N 74°4′3″W / 40.81167°N 74.06750°W / 40.81167; -74.06750 Public transit Meadowlands (Select Events) Meadowlands Rail Line Owner New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority Operator New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority Capacity 20,049 (NBA Basketball) 20,029 (NCAA Basketball) 19,040 (Hockey) 20,000 (Concerts) 7,500 (Theater concerts) Construction Broke ground February 2