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Visiting Prudential Center: what to know before you go

25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, United States

Prudential Center is a arena in Newark, open since 2007, with room for about 17,625 people.

Most dates fall on Saturday.

The busiest month ahead is December 2026, with 18 dates.

4 public transport stops are within walking distance (Tram / light rail, Bus stop and Train); the nearest is New Jersey Transit-MILITARY PARK LIGHT RAIL STATION, 450 m away.

Prudential Center

Key facts

Type of venue
Arena
Capacity
17,625
Opened
2007
Address
25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, United States
Upcoming events
72
Busiest days
Saturday

Prudential Center, month by month

  • November 202616 dates, including Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic!, Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour and Rock The Bells Festival 2026
  • December 202618 dates, including Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars, Amor 93.1 & La Musica Presentan Amor En Vivo and Mega 97.9 & La Musica Presentan MegaBash by Alex Sensation
  • January 202714 dates, including Monster Jam, New York Sirens vs. PWHL Hamilton and New York Sirens vs. Minnesota Frost
  • February 202713 dates, including New York Sirens vs. PWHL Las Vegas, New York Sirens vs. PWHL San Jose and Kenshi Yonezu 2026-2027 World Tour / Ghost
  • March 202710 dates, including Nickelback: Everything Under The Sun Tour, Don Omar "The Last King World Tour" and Def Leppard and Goo Goo Dolls
  • April 20271 date, including New Jersey Devils vs. Florida Panthers

Coming evenings with more than one show: Saturday, November 28, Saturday, December 19, Saturday, January 9 and Saturday, January 16.

Ticket prices

What the programme holds: Sports (54), Concerts (14), Plays & Musicals (2), Festivals (1) and Comedy (1).

Arriving by public transport

  • New Jersey Transit-MILITARY PARK LIGHT RAIL STATIONTram / light rail450 m
    6 min walk
  • Greyhound BusBus stop590 m
    7 min walk
  • Washington Street (NLR station)Train600 m
    7 min walk
  • Park Place (H&M station)Train760 m
    10 min walk

Arriving by car

4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 130 m from the venue.

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Prudential Center: practical questions

How many people fit in Prudential Center?

Prudential Center has a capacity of about 17,625; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.

When did Prudential Center open?

Prudential Center opened in 2007.

What is the nearest stop to Prudential Center?

New Jersey Transit-MILITARY PARK LIGHT RAIL STATION (Tram / light rail), 450 m away – about 6 min on foot.

Can I park near Prudential Center?

Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 130 m away.

What kind of events does Prudential Center host?

Upcoming dates by category: Sports (54), Concerts (14), Plays & Musicals (2) and Festivals (1).

Which month has the most events at Prudential Center?

December 2026, with 18 dates, including Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars and Amor 93.1 & La Musica Presentan Amor En Vivo.

Which other venues are close to Prudential Center?

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (730 m), Prudential Hall at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (820 m), New Jersey Tech Wellness and Events Center (1.3 km) and Victoria Theater at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (780 m).

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