Ten stadium and arena facilities in New Jersey made this list, with locations in Newark, Harrison, and Oradell. These venues include professional arenas, high school stadiums, athletic centers, and specialized sports fields. Ratings for these facilities range from 4.4 to 5.0 stars, based on a total of over 22,000 user reviews. The selection highlights a variety of spaces, from state-of-the-art professional venues to community-focused athletic fields and coaching centers.
Rankings are determined by multiplying the venue rating by the log of its review count, with no paid placements.
1. Prudential Center
Located at 25 Lafayette St in Newark, this arena holds a 4.5 rating from 14,279 reviews. Visitors describe it as a state-of-the-art facility that is easy to return to, specifically noting the availability and space provided for bathrooms and concessions.
2. Sports Illustrated Stadium
This Harrison venue has a 4.5 rating based on 6,470 reviews. Guests highlight the excellent staff and clean bathrooms, noting that the seating is high quality even in the highest sections of the stadium.
3. Joel and Diane Bloom Wellness and Events Center
With a 4.6 rating from 389 reviews, this Newark event space is described by visitors as an outstanding place for creating lifetime memories.
4. Newark Schools Stadium
This facility in Newark maintains a 4.5 rating from 317 reviews. It has served as a location for back-to-school rallies, where guests appreciated the support of the sponsors.
5. Malcom X Shabazz Stadium
Located on W Alpine St in Newark, this high school stadium has a 4.5 rating from 202 reviews. Reviewers describe it as a place to see the heart of the school in action.
6. RWJBarnabas Health Hockey House
This Newark rink holds a 4.6 rating from 169 reviews. Visitors appreciate the seating and the temperature of the facility, noting it is easy to watch a game here.
7. Eddie Moraes Stadium
Based on 114 reviews, this Newark stadium has a 4.4 rating. While the fields are described as beautiful, one reviewer noted that the porta potties are a major health concern.
8. Golden Dome Athletic Center
This Newark center has a 4.4 rating from 85 reviews. Feedback mentions attentive staff in the gym and patient employees at the front desk and lifeguards who provide pointers to swimmers.
9. Frederick Douglass Field
Located in Newark, this field has a 4.5 rating from 56 reviews. A visitor described the surrounding area as having a sunshine golden look.
10. Feifer Stadium Inc.
This Oradell facility has a perfect 5.0 rating from 12 reviews. Reviewers highlight the coaching of Rob, who helps lacrosse players gain confidence and learn the game.
How we ranked these
Our list is generated using a formula that balances average user ratings with the volume of feedback received. For more details, see our methodology.