Is Prudential Center indoors?

Yes — Prudential Center is a fully enclosed, climate-controlled indoor arena. It runs cool (the ice keeps the bowl cold), so bring a layer even in summer.

Visiting Prudential Center as an Away Fan: The Complete Guide

Q: How do I get to Prudential Center as an away fan?

Fly into Newark (EWR), closest to the arena, or any NYC-area airport. The arena is a short walk from Newark Penn Station, served by NJ Transit and PATH — so you can train in easily from Manhattan or the airport and skip a car.

Q: Where should visiting fans stay for a Devils game at Prudential Center?

Stay in Manhattan and train out to Newark for the game — an easy ride — for the full New York trip. Or base in downtown/Newark or Jersey City to be closer to the arena and the PATH.

Q: What is parking like at Prudential Center and when should away fans arrive?

There are garages and lots downtown, and prepaid is smart if you drive, but the train to Newark Penn Station plus a short walk is the easy option. Arrive early and take the train — Newark Penn Station is a short walk away, and downtown has spots for a quick pregame.

Q: Where do visiting fans sit at Prudential Center?

It's a modern arena with excellent sightlines and no obstructed views. Lower-bowl seats are pricier while the upper deck is good value. Devils crowds are into it but fine for visiting fans.

Q: What food should you get at Prudential Center, and what should you bring?

Expect a strong New York-area food lineup, plus Newark's own Portuguese/Ironbound flavors nearby. Check the bag policy, as arena clear-bag or small-bag rules usually apply. It's indoors, so weather isn't a factor inside.

Q: What is the pregame scene like at Prudential Center?

Newark's Ironbound district nearby is known for great Portuguese and Spanish restaurants — a solid pregame. If you're staying in the city, Manhattan is the pregame before you train out.

Q: Is Prudential Center friendly to away fans, and any insider tips?

Take the train to Newark Penn Station and walk — easy from NYC or the airport. Try the Ironbound for dinner. Stay in Manhattan and make a New York trip of it, and enjoy a modern, easy-to-reach arena.

A downtown Newark arena, easy by train from NYC

Prudential Center sits in downtown Newark, a short walk from Newark Penn Station and easy to reach by train from Manhattan. Home to the New Jersey Devils, it's a modern, transit-friendly arena that pairs with a New York-area trip.

Getting There

Fly into Newark (EWR), closest to the arena, or any NYC-area airport.

The arena is a short walk from Newark Penn Station, served by NJ Transit and PATH, so you can train in easily from Manhattan or the airport and skip a car.

Where to Stay

Stay in Manhattan and train out to Newark for the game (an easy ride) for the full New York trip.

Or base in downtown/Newark or Jersey City to be closer to the arena and the PATH.

Parking & When to Arrive

There are garages and lots downtown, and prepaid is smart if you drive, but the train to Newark Penn Station plus a short walk is the easy option.

Arrive early and take the train — Newark Penn Station is a short walk away, and downtown has spots for a quick pregame.

Roof & Climate

Yes, indoor arena, fully enclosed and climate controlled year-round.

Prudential Center is a fully enclosed, climate-controlled indoor arena. Arenas run cool, especially NHL buildings where the ice holds the bowl temperature down. Bring a layer even in summer.

Where Visiting Fans Sit

It's a modern arena with excellent sightlines and no obstructed views.

Lower-bowl seats are pricier while the upper deck is good value. Devils crowds are into it but fine for visiting fans.

Food & What to Bring

Expect a strong New York-area food lineup, plus Newark's own Portuguese/Ironbound flavors nearby.

Check the bag policy, as arena clear-bag or small-bag rules usually apply. It's indoors, so weather isn't a factor inside.

Comparing parks? We checked bag policies at all 30 MLB ballparks.

The Pregame Scene

Newark's Ironbound district nearby is known for great Portuguese and Spanish restaurants — a solid pregame.

If you're staying in the city, Manhattan is the pregame before you train out.

Insider Tips

Take the train to Newark Penn Station and walk — easy from NYC or the airport. Try the Ironbound for dinner.

Stay in Manhattan and make a New York trip of it, and enjoy a modern, easy-to-reach arena.

Plan & Book

Build your Prudential Center trip

Choose each piece: flights into EWR (or any NYC airport), a hotel in Manhattan or near Newark, Devils tickets, and a rental car only if you want it (the train covers the game). Save it to My trips to keep your dates. Nothing books until you're ready.