Frequently Asked Questions

Whether you are a first time attendee or a Takeover veteran please read this carefully before sending us an email. 90% of the questions we get every year can be answered by reading this first. Thanks!

#MetLifeTakeover FAQ

Get ready for the best away game weekend of your life! Lot's of things have changed this year so make sure you take a few minutes to read everything! Phins up!

What is the #MetLifeTakeover?

The #MetLifeTakeover is an annual group trip to MetLife Stadium when the Dolphins play the New York Jets organized by Dolfans NYC.

The game takes place December 7th, 2025 at 1pm. The Takeover consists of a massive group ticket purchase and a huge tailgate party before the game as well as a party at our bar Slattery's Midtown Pub the night before the game.

Will there be an official party the night before the game?

We will be doing a pre-party at Slattery's on Saturday December 6th at 6pm. We will have a DJ, a huge raffle, merch sales and more. It's always a blast meeting everyone.

What is the Takeover like?

Check out videos from past Takeovers to see how much fun we have!

What is Dolfans NYC?

Dolfans NYC is a New York City-based Miami Dolphins fan club and a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit. We are officially recognized by the Miami Dolphins and we happen to be the biggest Dolphins fan club on the planet. We were founded in 2009 NFL by Michelle Stark Kramers and Nate "Igor" Smith. Aside from organizing the #MetLifeTakeover we also throw weekly Dolphins watch parties at Slattery's Midtown Pub in Manhattan. Through our events and merch sales we have donated over $100,000 to charity. The Miami Dolphins awarded us the "Best Community Site" at their annual Web Weekend 5 years in a row and commemorated our 10th anniversary with a special presentation at our tailgate party.

Game Tickets

Ready to watch an away game with 1000 of your closest Dolfan friends? Even in the "cheap seats" there's no greater game day experience outside of Hard Rock Stadium.

How much are tickets?

$100 if purchased before September 8th and $120 after the the start of the regular season.

Where are my tickets?

Within two weeks of purchase you will receive a code to make your seat selection (See seat selection FAQ below). Please check your junk mail box if you haven't seen an email from us.

Will I receive printed tickets?

Gameday entry requires the tickets to be on your phone through the Jets Ticketmaster app.

Where are the seats?

All tickets are in the upper deck. But trust us, being in the upper level with 1,000 Dolphins fans is much more fun than in the lower level surrounded by Jets fans.

What sections are you in?

We don’t reveal that until you purchase tickets from us. We want to encourage people buying with us and we don't want Jets fans to find out where we are sitting.

I have a large group, is there a discount?

Yes! Please contact us for a group discount if you are bringing 20+ people. If you are a group we have worked with in the past and you don't quite have 20 people please reach out as well.

What happened to the “Total Package”?

In the past we offered a greater discount if you purchased a game ticket, tailgate ticket and bus ticket, but it got complicated selling tailgate tickets and game tickets seperately. It's much easier for us to separate tailgate and game tickets, sorry for the inconvenience!

Seat Selection

For the second year in a row we are excited to offer self-selection seating! Pick your own seats so you can plan with friends, grab an aisle row, etc. First come first serve.

How does it work?

Within 2 weeks of submitting your payment, you will be sent a unique access code and a link to the seating chart showing all available seats within our group.

Once you open the link and input your access code, you'll be able to choose your seats.

Prior to checking out, you'll be given the option to make your seats searchable - meaning that any friends or family purchasing seats after you can search to see where you are sitting and ultimately make a selection near you, if available.

Can you hold seats for me?

Sorry with the new seat selection system we cannot hold tickets for anyone. It is first come first serve, so the sooner you buy, the more options you will have as far as seat selection.

How will my tickets be delivered?

Following check-out, your selected seats will be e-mailed to you and you can download them to your mobile device.

If you run into any issues downloading your tickets, please e-mail spinzo@newyorkjets.com and they will be able to help you.

Game Day Tailgate

For years we hosted tailgates on our own but it just became too big for us to do ourselves. Ever since 2017 we have partnered with a company called Urban Tailgate and really took the Takeover to another level! This year we are no longer selling tickets, but they are available directly from Urbain Tailgate here!

Am I required to purchase the tailgate experience?

No. You are still welcome to BYO and party with us! Everyone is always welcome (even your Jets fan friend).

Can I purchase the tailgate experience on gameday?

Yes. But the price goes up to $150. Plan ahead and save by ordering before the start of the regular season and using the code DOLFANSNYC.

What food is available at the tailgate?

Previous menus have included: chicken scarpiello, chicken and eggplant parm, eggplant rollatini, sausage and peppers, penne a la vodka, penne pesto, slow-cooked BBQ pulled pork, mac and cheese, pasta salad, hot dogs, hamburgers (and veggie burgers), a variety of hot and cold appetizers, and much more! Check out out Tailgate food review video here!

What drinks are available at the tailgate?

We offer a full high end bar plus water, soft drinks and more. Big shout out to our yearly sponsor Sailor Jerry Rum!

Do I have to pay full price if I don't want to drink? What about my kids?

We offer a non-alcoholic option for $80 (using coupon DOLFANSNYC) and kids under 10 eat for free with an adult tailgate ticket purchase!

How long does the tailgate last?

The tailgate starts one hour after the gates open. We usually start wrapping things up about an hour before kickoff but we don't shut down completely until the game starts.

Where is the tailgate?

Lot L4, the charter bus lot.

Can I come to the tailgate if I am taking other transportation to the game?

Yes! If you are driving, we recommend purchasing a GOLD parking pass. On gameday, park in Lot L, which is closest to the charter bus lot (L4). If you are coming by other means, just head to lot L4!

Are any special guests going to be at the tailgate?

We never know who is going to show up until game day but past tailgate guests include: Dolphins owner Stephen Ross, minority owner Fergie, CEO Tom Garfinkel, Dolphins legends Nat Moore, The Marks Brothers (Mark Clayton, Mark Duper), Sam Madison, Kim Bokamper, Jim “Crash” Jensen, Joe Rose, Shawn Wooden, Terry Kirby, O.J. McDuffie among others. Miami media figures have dropped by as well! HBO's Hard Knocks even filmed there!

Transportation

We offer round trip chartered busses from Slattery's Midtown Pub but there are several options of getting to the #MetLifeTakeover if you don't want to buy a bus ticket.

What time do we need to be at Slattery's for the charter busses?

Slattery's will open at 7am on December 7th. Free coffee and bagels will be available. Busses leave at exactly 8am and you must sign in so please get to Slattery's by 7:30am!

What time do busses leave after the game?

We leave as soon as possible after the game so please head directly to the bus lot. Make sure you pay attention to where your bus is because there are a lot of similar busses parked in the charter bus lot.

Can I bring things on the bus?

The busses to have some storage under them so feel free to bring items like camping chairs, etc. Do not bring any flammable items like propane tanks.

Can I leave things on the bus?

You may leave things on the bus however, we are not responsible for your belongings! The bus drivers should be watching the busses but people will be coming and going so your valuables are not safe. Also, do not leave anything you need for the game on the bus incase the bus driver is not around and the bus is locked when you need to go into the game.

How else can I get to Metlife Stadium?

If you are not riding with us, options to drive, use a rideshare or take public transportation are available. The official MetLife Stadium website provides more information.

Where should I park?

We recommend pre-purchasing a GOLD pass to park in lot L (which is closest to our tailgate). We do not sell parking passes, you must buy them from Ticketmaster or another ticketing site.