LOCATION: 50 Route 120, East Rutherford, New Jersey 07073 • 4 miles west of Lincoln Tunnel • 8 miles from George Washington Bridge • 12 miles from Newark International Airport • Accessible to New Jersey Turnpike, Interstate 80, Routes 3, 17, 120 NAME Originally named Brendan Byrne Arena; also known as Meadowlands Arena. Renamed IZOD Center on October 4, 2007. MEADOWLANDS SPORTS COMPLEX The IZOD Center, along with Giants Stadium and the Meadowlands Racetrack, make up the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Complex was constructed on a 750-acre site at cost of $450 million and is considered one of the greatest sports and entertainment complexes in the world. MANAGED BY New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority OPENING DAY July 2, 1981 – Bruce Springsteen opened the arena with six sold-out concerts.		CAPACITY 18,974 (NBA); 20,000 (concerts) ATTENDANCE More than 200 annual events attract over 2.5 million patrons per year FIRST AID The Arena is fully staffed with medical personnel, emergency medical technicians and ambulances. EMT’s are stationed at Gates A, B, C & D. In the event of an emergency, contact the nearest usher or security guard and help will be provided. PROHIBITED ITEMS Video cameras, back packs, coolers, duffle bags, fanny packs, briefcases and large bags/purses are prohibited from being brought into the Arena. Also, firearms or other potentially dangerous or disruptive weapons are strictly forbidden in the arena. In addition, we ask that you leave at home all dangerous or bothersome items, such as air horns, megaphones, bottles, signs, banners, posters and similar items. Arena Management reserves the right to determine what items may or may not enter the facility.