The #MetLifeTakeover is organized by two people who have full time jobs and busy lives outside of Dolfans NYC. We spend hundreds of hours working on this stuff for you guys and we do it all for the love of the Dolphins. To make everyone’s lives easier we have created this huge list of Frequently Asked Questions & other information, so please read it before contacting us.

If we still haven’t answered your question our contact information is at the bottom, but please be patient!

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 2022 #MetLifeTakeover takes place on Sunday, October 9th at 1pm. The Takeover consists of a massive group ticket purchase and a huge tailgate party before the game, as well as a free pre-party the night before at our bar Slattery’s Midtown Pub.

Fun Fact: We hold the record for the largest non-Jets group ticket purchase in MetLife Stadium history!

What is Dolfans NYC?

Dolfans NYC is a New York City based Miami Dolphins fan club. 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 between the 2008 and 2009 NFL seasons 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. Dolfans NYC is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit and through our events and merch sales we have donated tens of thousands of dollars 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.

Ticket Information:

• You can purchase tickets to the #MetLifeTakeover here.
• Tickets to the Jets game are $75 but they are only $65 if you order before the start of the regular season.
• There is a small “shipping” fee on every item to help cover the PayPal transaction fee. There is no actual shipping, you will get your tickets via email.
• We don’t give out the exact section information because we want to encourage people to buy with us, but they are in the upper levels.
• Take it from us, sitting with 1000 Dolfans in the nose bleeds is a lot more fun than sitting in the 100 level surrounded by Jets fans.
• Check your spam filters for your email confirmation!
• Tickets will be delivered via e-mail within three weeks of purchase. We process and deliver each ticket individually. Please be patient.
• You will not receive tailgate or bus tickets. Your name will be on a list when you check in.
• Once you pay for your tickets, your seats will be assigned, so if you want to sit with someone buying tickets please make sure you and your friends purchase at the same time and let us know you want to sit together.
• Starting in 2018, the NFL has gone mobile and no longer accepts PDF printed tickets. You must have your ticket downloaded to your phone. You can read more about that HERE.
• For group ticket purchases, your 10th ticket is free. You must contact us at dolfansnyc@gmail.com before purchasing tickets to get the free ticket.

Tailgate Information:

• For years we hosted tailgates on our own but it just became too big for us to do ourselves.
• Starting in 2017 we have been partnering with a company called Urban Tailgate and it’s been amazing.
• They offer all you can eat and drink for $85, saving $15 by buying directly from us.
• There is also a non alcoholic option for $60 if you buy directly from us.
• Discounts expire September 12th! Tickets will be available after that but for $100!
• Previous menus have included, but were not limited to: Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Sausages, and Veggie Burgers.
  Chicken Scarpiello, Chicken Parm, Sausage and Peppers, Slow cooker BBQ pulled pork, Eggplant Rollatini, Eggplant Parm, Penne a la Vodka, Penne Pesto, Mac and Cheese, Pasta Salad, Variety of Hot and Cold Appetizers, and much more!
• Tailgate begins at 9am and goes until the game begins.
• You are welcome to BYO and come hang out with us even if you don’t pay for the Urban Tailgate experience. The more the merrier!
• The tailgate is in the Charter Bus Lot L4. If you drive, you can’t part in the bus lot, but can get a Gold Parking pass to get as close as possible to us.
• We don’t sell parking passes but they are available on the NFL Ticket Exchange or most other ticket sites.
• We will have music, special guests, raffles, and of course our Dolfans NYC merch for sale.
• Tailgate tickets are available day of but the price will be more expensive than if you buy from us.
• Purchase your tailgate tickets directly from us here!

Transportation from Slattery’s Midtown Pub:

• We offer round trip buses to the Jets game from our bar in Manhattan for $50.
• Bus seats are limited and will sell out.
• Buy your seat on the bus here.
• You will not receive a ticket, but you will be on a list when you show up at Slattery’s.
• We will be leaving from Slattery’s at 7:45 am sharp. Please arrive by 7:30am to sign in and get your wristband. The bar will be open at 7:00 am.
• Buses will be returning immediately after the game so please head directly back once the game ends.
• Coffee and bagels will be provided for free at Slattery’s starting at 7:00 am.
• Feel free to bring coolers or chairs, etc. (No propane tanks!) There is room under the bus, but we are not responsible for lost or stolen times.

Total Package:

• We have a package deal where you can get a game ticket, round-trip bus ticket from NYC and a tailgate ticket all for just $200 (or $185 for the non-alcoholic option). It comes with a free Dolfans NYC #MetlifeTakeover drink koozie!
• Buy everything for one low price here!

Other Transportation:

• Buses to MetLife Stadium are available from Port Authority.
• You can take NJ Transit and Metro North as well.
• More information is available on the MetLife Stadium Website here.
• If you are driving and want to tailgate with us, your best bet is to buy a GOLD parking pass and park in lot L as close as you can to the Charter Bus Parking lot.
• Click here for a parking map. – the Charter Bus parking lot is labeled in dark blue.

Hotels:

• Unfortunately we don’t offer any group hotel rates or anything like that.
• Most hotels in Manhattan are a fairly inexpensive cab/Uber ride to Slattery’s if you are taking the bus with us.
• There are plenty of hotels near the stadium as well, but no, we don’t know where the Dolphins are staying. Sorry.

Payment Information:

• When paying we only accept payments online via our website here.
• We use PayPal but you DO NOT need a PayPal account to pay. You can sign up as a guest and use a credit card.
• No we do not accept Venmo or the Cash App or cash or checks or Bitcoin or anything else, please don’t ask. Thanks.
• Remember that all tailgate stuff is handled by Urban Tailgate so if you have any questions about the tailgate contact them here.

Covid Safety:

• A lot could change between now and October 9th, but we will be following state and federal guidelines. We ask that guests wear masks on our busses.

Refunds:

• Tickets are NOT refundable, but if something unexpected happens let us know and we can try and help you sell them to a fellow Dolphins fan.
• Do NOT list your ticket on the secondary market. We don’t want Jets fans sitting with us. If you can’t make it try selling them on our Facebook page.

Inside The Stadium:

• No fighting! No excessive drinking, etc! The Jets keep having us back and we want that to continue. Please be responsible.
• Make sure you have a clear bag if you want to bring anything to a game. We will have Dolfans NYC branded clear bags for sale if you need them.
• The full list of information of what you can and can’t bring into MetLife Stadium is here.

Problems With Checkout:

• We have had a few people run into trouble with our shopping cart. If you are experiencing trouble try a different browser.
• If that doesn’t work check out our troubleshooting guide here.

• If we still haven’t answered your question please contact us at dolfansnyc@gmail.com or via Twitter at @DolfansNYC.
• You can post in our Facebook group and maybe other people can help, but we try and use Facebook as little as possible so please do not message us on there and expect an answer.
• Sorry, we are not available to talk on the phone.
• Again, please be patient. It’s just two of us and we have busy lives outside of this insanely massive event.