AC/DC brings the Power Up Tour 2026 to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Friday, September 25, 2026 — doors at 5:30 p.m., show at 7:00 p.m. For Maryland fans making the trip, this is a 230-mile drive from Baltimore and roughly 250 miles from the DC suburbs, on a Friday evening when I-95 northbound is at its worst. The Power Up Tour features New York hard rock quartet The Pretty Reckless as the opener on every North American date — meaning doors at 5:30 p.m. is the real target, not 7:00 p.m., if you want the full show. MetLife Stadium lots open at 2:00 p.m. and general parking is available — but the practical realities of a Friday rush hour on the Northeast Corridor make transit and group transport the smarter play for the Maryland corridor.
- Date: Friday, September 25, 2026 — Doors 5:30 p.m., Show 7:00 p.m., Parking Lots open 2:00 p.m.
- Opener: The Pretty Reckless — on every North American date
- Philly option: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia — September 29, 2026 (95 miles from Baltimore vs. 230 to MetLife)
- Parking: MetLife general parking is available (unlike World Cup matchdays) — but Friday rush hour makes arrival timing critical; lots fill 90 minutes before showtime
- Transit: NJ Transit from NY Penn Station → Secaucus → Meadowlands Rail; MARC → Amtrak → NJ Transit is the full Maryland routing
- Set length: ~105 minutes — budget a 10:00–10:30 p.m. exit into Friday-night post-show traffic on Route 3
- Groups: September is peak weekend travel season — lock in charter transport early
- Philly on Sept. 29 is a Tuesday: Far easier transit and parking for Maryland fans than the MetLife Friday date
Doors 5:30 p.m.
MetLife Stadium
AC/DC set length
95 miles from Baltimore
Is There Parking at MetLife Stadium for AC/DC 2026?
Unlike World Cup matchdays, MetLife Stadium general parking is available for the AC/DC Power Up Tour. Parking lots open at 2:00 p.m. on September 25 — five and a half hours before showtime. That early open is intentional: it's the safety valve for fans arriving ahead of the Friday evening commuter crush on the New Jersey Turnpike and Route 3. The practical warning: stadium parking lots fill 90 minutes before showtime, and fans face significant traffic delays arriving closer to doors. With a 7:00 p.m. show, lots will be near capacity by 5:30 p.m. — which is also when doors open and The Pretty Reckless takes the stage.
Maryland fans driving up I-95 on a Friday need to account for both the Baltimore-Washington corridor slowdown (typically 3:00–7:00 p.m.) and the New Jersey Turnpike backup north of Exit 8A. Realistic drive-time from Baltimore on a Friday: 4–5 hours in peak traffic. Leaving by noon gets you there for the 2:00 p.m. lot open. Leaving at 3:00 p.m. risks missing the 5:30 p.m. doors. The full picture of what MetLife parking looks like on a major event day — and why transit is often the right call even when general parking is available — is covered in the MetLife Stadium parking and transportation guide.
| Parking Option | Cost Range | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MetLife official lots | $40–$60 | General public — open 2:00 p.m. | Pre-purchase via Ticketmaster or SpotHero |
| American Dream Mall | $20–$30 | Limited | ~1-mile walk via pedestrian bridge |
| Off-site garages (Secaucus, Rutherford) | $15–$25 | Available | Rideshare or shuttle to stadium |
| Rideshare drop-off (Meadowlands Racetrack) | Surge pricing | Variable | ~1-mile walk; post-show surge expected |
How Do Maryland Fans Get to AC/DC at MetLife Without Driving?
The full transit route from Maryland to MetLife Stadium runs through two rail systems and one shuttle — longer than a direct drive on a good day, but immune to I-95's Friday destruction. For Maryland fans who want to make the night entirely about the show and not the drive, Bayside's concert transportation fleet covers the Baltimore-to-MetLife run at a fixed group rate — one vehicle, one departure time, post-show pickup already scheduled.
From Baltimore
MARC Penn Line from Baltimore Penn Station to Newark Penn Station or New York Penn Station — approximately 2 hours to NY Penn. Then NJ Transit from Penn Station to Secaucus Junction, transferring to the Meadowlands Rail Line to the stadium. NJ Transit runs extra service every 10–15 minutes on event days; the ride from Secaucus to the stadium takes 10–15 minutes. Total transit time from Baltimore: approximately 2.5–3 hours each way. With doors at 5:30 p.m., depart Baltimore by 2:00 p.m. at the latest. Standard NJ Transit fares apply — no World Cup-style pre-purchased tickets required for concert events.
From DC and Northern Virginia
MARC Penn Line from DC Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station (~55 minutes), then continue as above. Budget 3–3.5 hours door-to-gate from DC. For DC and Northern Virginia groups making this trip together, a charter vehicle eliminates every transfer and surge pricing variable. Bayside runs flat-rate service from Northern Virginia and DC neighborhoods to MetLife — the same service used for World Cup matches at the same stadium.
From BWI Airport (Fans Flying In)
The Baltimore Light Rail connects BWI to Penn Station for the MARC connection north. An Amtrak ticket from BWI Rail Station to NY Penn Station on event day runs approximately $40–$80 — book in advance for September 25 as Friday trains fill early.
Should Maryland Fans Consider the Philadelphia Show Instead?
The Lincoln Financial Field date on September 29 — four days after MetLife — is worth serious consideration for Maryland fans. Lincoln Financial Field is 95 miles from Baltimore versus 230 miles to MetLife. September 29 is a Tuesday with no Friday rush hour. I-95 northbound to Philadelphia on a Tuesday evening is a fundamentally different road. Amtrak from Baltimore Penn Station to Philadelphia 30th Street Station runs approximately 1 hour 10 minutes, $30–$50 each way. SEPTA Regional Rail from 30th Street to the stadium area takes another 20–25 minutes. Door-to-gate from Baltimore: under 2 hours. Lincoln Financial Field has ample stadium parking available for concerts, typically $30–$40 pre-purchased. For Maryland fans who've attended an M&T Bank Stadium show in Baltimore and want the same logistics simplicity closer to home, the concert transportation framework from the Morgan Wallen Baltimore guide applies directly to the Philly date as well.
| Factor | MetLife (Sept. 25) | Lincoln Financial (Sept. 29) |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from Baltimore | ~230 miles | ~95 miles |
| Day of week | 🟡 Friday | Tuesday |
| Drive time (typical) | 4–5 hrs in rush hour | 1.5–2 hrs |
| Transit time from Baltimore | ~2.5–3 hrs | ~1.5–2 hrs |
| Parking | Available, $40–$60 | Available, $30–$40 |
| NJ Transit required? | Yes (for no-drive option) | No — SEPTA only |
Bag Policy and Group Transport for AC/DC at MetLife
MetLife Stadium enforces its standard clear bag policy for all concert events. Only clear plastic bags up to 12" × 6" × 12" and small clutch purses approximately 4.5" × 6.5" pass through security. Non-clear bags are not permitted inside — if you're driving from Maryland, leave non-compliant bags in the car. Personal photography is allowed, but professional cameras with detachable lenses are prohibited. Given the merch line situation at earlier Power Up Tour dates — some fans nearly missed the first songs waiting to buy event merchandise — arrive at doors open (5:30 p.m.) or earlier if merch is a priority. Lines at MetLife wrap around the concourse for major rock shows.
For groups making the Maryland-to-MetLife trip together, a 14–26 passenger party bus from Bayside Limo handles the Friday I-95 problem cleanly — one vehicle, fixed rate, driver navigates the NJ Turnpike while your group starts the night early. It also solves the post-show exit: a 10:30 p.m. departure from MetLife on a Friday puts you back in Baltimore territory by 1:00–2:00 a.m. in normal post-show traffic, without anyone managing rideshare surge or a train schedule.
What Is the AC/DC Power Up Tour 2026 Setlist at MetLife?
The Power Up Tour setlist balances every stage of AC/DC's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame career, from 1976's Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap through their 17th album, 2020's Power Up. Stadium-tested classics like "Highway to Hell" and "Thunderstruck" anchor the show, while Power Up singles like "Demon Fire" and "Shot in the Dark" have become nightly set staples. At a typical show, AC/DC perform one to three songs from nearly every album, with additional spots for career highlights from 1979's Highway to Hell and 1980's Back in Black. The full set runs approximately 105 minutes — expect an encore closing with "For Those About to Rock" and the cannon finale that has closed every Power Up Tour show. The band on stage at MetLife: Angus Young (lead guitar), Brian Johnson (vocals), Stevie Young (guitar), Chris Chaney (bass), Matt Laug (drums). Full tour dates and ticketing are at acdc.com/tour.
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Frequently Asked Questions
MetLife doors confirmed at 5:30 p.m.; The Pretty Reckless confirmed as opener for all North American dates. Transit and parking logistics current as of June 2026.