Hotels for Cortaca Jug

A college football rivalry game between Ithaca and Cortland, played for a jug that gives the fixture its name. Students, alumni and locals travel in for a day that carries decades of history between the two schools, with bragging rights on the line as much as the result itself. Moving the game to a major stadium gives it a different scale to the usual campus setting, drawing a broader mix of supporters than either college ground could hold. Expect a loud, partisan crowd split largely down the middle.

The home of the New York Yankees, Yankee Stadium is one of the most storied venues in American sport, hosting baseball, occasional football and stadium concerts in the South Bronx. The surrounding area is busy and local, with Manhattan a short subway ride to the south. The 4, B and D subway lines stop right by the ballpark at 161st Street. Staying in Manhattan keeps the city's dining and nightlife close while leaving a quick, direct subway journey up to the game or show.