Hotels for New Orleans Saints at New York Giants

An NFC away trip for the Saints, who don't come north often, against a Giants team looking to defend home turf. Sunday's early afternoon kickoff means a full day of tailgating beforehand and plenty of time to spare once the final whistle blows. Expect a mix of black and gold jerseys scattered among home colours, with the crowd noise building through the second half if the game stays close. October football in the Meadowlands means crisp air and a stadium that still has playoff implications riding on it this early in the season.

Home to both the Giants and the Jets, MetLife Stadium anchors the Meadowlands sports complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey, hosting NFL football and the very biggest stadium concerts. The setting is a purpose-built sports and entertainment zone rather than a walkable district, with Manhattan across the river.

Matchday trains run from New York's Penn Station directly to the Meadowlands. Booking a room in Manhattan or nearby New Jersey lets you ride the train in and avoid the notorious car-park exodus after a sell-out.