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Prudential Center

A downtown Newark arena where an energetic hockey bowl and strong regional rail access make transit easy, while… Read more

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Reviewed 8.8.26

Bags & entry
Official bag & entry policy (opens in a new tab)Bags up to 14 × 12 × 6 inches are allowed, but backpacks of any size, large duffels, coolers and hard-sided bags are prohibited. Necessary parenting/medical exceptions undergo X-ray. Bag screening is at Citizens Bank Tower, M&M's Tower and Lafayette; outside locker storage is available for oversized items.
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Permitted non-backpack bags

Non-backpack bag

up to12 × 14 in

12 in14 in2 DIMENSIONS LISTED

Backpacks of every size are not permitted.

Medical and childcare exceptions may apply; paid lockers are outside.

All permitted bags are subject to security screening. Recheck the official policy before leaving.

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Parking
Official parking & directions (opens in a new tab)Use Newark Penn Station when practical or pre-purchase a downtown space selected for the route home rather than only its distance to the door.
Arrive
About 60–75 minutes early for Devils games and major shows, with more time if collecting tickets or parking downtown
Exact location
25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102Open directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting there
Newark Penn Station is a walk from the arena and serves NJ Transit rail, PATH, Amtrak, light rail, and buses. Check the final return departure before the event.
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MerchDevils Den beside the Box Office
  • The Devils Den Team Store is near the Box Office at Mulberry Street and Edison Place, with extended hours on game nights.
  • Retail is cashless and accepts debit, credit, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
  • Reverse ATMs are available near Sections 1, 14, and 125 and in the Box Office lobby.
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Real fan takeWhat's great about that is the they provide shuttle buses across Manhattan, all covered by your ferry ticket (no extra cost).One fan's perspective. Verify variable details with official venue guidance.
Wide view of Prudential Center.
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Home teams
New Jersey Devils / Seton Hall Pirates
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Venue details
Venue typeArena
Capacity17,625published capacity
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25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102

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Bags up to 14 × 12 × 6 inches are allowed, but backpacks of any size, large duffels, coolers and hard-sided bags are prohibited. Necessary parenting/medical exceptions undergo X-ray. Bag screening is at Citizens Bank Tower, M&M's Tower and Lafayette; outside locker storage is available for oversized items.

Official Prudential Center visitor policies (opens in a new tab)

Destination: Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102. About 60–75 minutes early for Devils games and major shows, with more time if collecting tickets or parking downtown. Newark Penn Station is a walk from the arena and serves NJ Transit rail, PATH, Amtrak, light rail, and buses. Check the final return departure before the event. Use Newark Penn Station when practical or pre-purchase a downtown space selected for the route home rather than only its distance to the door.

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Ticketing, concessions and retail are cashless. Reverse ATMs are listed near 1, 14, 125 and the box-office lobby. The entry page advertises no transaction fee with terms; check the machine's terms before converting cash.

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  • Water-bottle permission, size/material limits and refill options.
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Newark Penn Station is a walk from the arena and serves NJ Transit rail, PATH, Amtrak, light rail, and buses. Check the final return departure before the event. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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Devils Seating Map
End Stage Seating Map
Center Stage Seating Map
Theatre Seating Map
Basketball Seating Map
Luxury Suite Seating Map
M Lounge Seating Map

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Plan your visit

Arrival and logisticsBefore you goTransit, parking, timing and entry details

Need to Know

Best for
Devils games and New York–area concerts with NJ Transit, PATH, and Amtrak access as alternatives to driving
Watch out for
Peak entry lines, prohibited backpacks, event-specific bag rules, crowded rail platforms, and slow garage exits
Good arrival window
About 60–75 minutes early for Devils games and major shows, with more time if collecting tickets or parking downtown
Main transit note
Newark Penn Station is a walk from the arena and serves NJ Transit rail, PATH, Amtrak, light rail, and buses. Check the final return departure before the event.
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Parking At A Glance

Parking difficulty

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High

What to do
Use Newark Penn Station when practical or pre-purchase a downtown space selected for the route home rather than only its distance to the door.
Best option
NJ Transit or PATH to Newark Penn Station, or a prepaid garage outside the closest post-event choke point
Avoid
Joining Lafayette Street traffic near puck drop without a reserved parking space
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Seats and atmosphereChoose your experienceSightlines, supporter sections, crowd flow and event-day character

Inside the Venue At A Glance

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Positive

Hockey atmosphere & sightlines

Devils crowds can make the compact arena feel loud and engaged. Hockey views are clear from many sections, although upper corners and concert conversions create different tradeoffs.

02

Positive

Regional rail access

The walk from Newark Penn Station is the arena's defining transportation convenience. Late-night schedules and platform crowds still require a return plan.

03

Mixed

Entry and garage exits

Security and concessions vary with event demand, while nearby garages can release into the same downtown traffic. Arriving and leaving outside the largest surge helps.

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Fit and tradeoffsWhat to expectThe practical strengths and the details that could change your choice

Why it works

  • ✓The hockey bowl feels close and energetic for Devils games.
  • ✓Newark Penn Station makes the arena accessible from New Jersey and New York without a car.
  • ✓Mulberry Commons and downtown options improve the pre-event walk and gathering space.
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Know before you book

  • ×Security and concession lines can become uneven during sold-out events.
  • ×Closest garages often empty slowly into downtown traffic.
  • ×Concert sound and floor sightlines vary considerably with the production layout.
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Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 8.8.26

Treat Newark Penn Station as the default, travel without a backpack, and review the exact sports or concert setup before choosing a section.

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