01 November 1897
When the Bianconeri head Stateside for the Juventus Summer Tour 2017 by Jeep, they will have the opportunity to play in three of the more prestigious and well-known stadiums in the United States.
Let’s take a look at the trio of sites where Juve will take on Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Roma in the 2017 International Champions Cup:
METLIFE STADIUM, EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY
Who: Juventus vs. Barcelona
When: Saturday 22 July, 18:00 local; Sunday 23 July, 00:00 CEST
Capacity: 82,500
Home team(s): New York Giants (NFL), New York Jets (NFL)
About: Opened in 2010, MetLife Stadium has been the home to some of the biggest sporting events in the world over the past seven years. In 2014, MetLife Stadium hosted Super Bowl XLVII won by the Seattle Seahawks, while in 2016 the Copa America Centenario final between Chile and Argentina saw the former take home their first Copa America in a dramatic penalty shootout.
Get ready to rumble: MetLife Stadium hosted Wrestlemania 29 on 7 April, 2013. In the main event, John Cena challenged The Rock in front of over 80,000 fans.
HARD ROCK STADIUM, MIAMI, FLORIDA
Who: Juventus vs. Paris Saint-Germain
When: Wednesday 26 July, 20:30 local; Thursday 24 July, 02:30 CEST
Capacity: 65,326
Home team(s): Miami Dolphins (NFL), University of Miami Hurricanes (NCAA football)
About: With a $350 million renovation recently completed adding a canopy roof and many other improvements, Hard Rock Stadium has hosted five Super Bowls, four NCAA National Championship games and two editions of the World Series. No stranger to hosting major international football matches, Juventus is making their second trip to Hard Rock Stadium having faced Inter in Miami in 2013.
What’s in a name?: Due to changing sponsorships, Hard Rock Stadium has held nine different names since opening in 1987.
GILLETTE STADIUM, FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS
Who: Juventus vs. Roma
When: Sunday 30 July, 16:00 local; 22:00 CEST
Capacity: 66,829
Home team(s): New England Patriots (NFL), New England Revolution (MLS)
About: Gillette Stadium is the only one of the three American stadiums Juve will be playing in on the summer tour that regularly hosts football matches. The New England Revolution of Major League Soccer call Gillette Stadium home, but it is most well known as the home of the current Super Bowl Champions, New England Patriots.
Football & Football: While calcio will be taking over the stadium, the New England Patriots will also be occupying the outer fields in Foxborough holding the first training sessions of their 2017 pre-season as they begin their Super Bowl title defense.
