If you registered and received an RSVP confirmation, you are guaranteed a seat at the stadium. Actual entry passes will be delivered electronically, with login information from Nassau Coliseum/Ticketmaster to download electronic tickets on September 18th or 19th. A help desk will be available at the stadium if you have any trouble.

Passes will be sent by Nassau Coliseum / Ticketmaster by electronic mail. You will need to login to their system to download passes and save them on your phone. If there is only one email address for family registrations, multiple passes will be available for each verified and confirmed attendee.

Security permitting, we do our best to sit members of Welcome Partner organizations in the same sections and/or rows.

Organizations do not have preferred seating - decisions will be made by optimal seating algorithms, and duplicate entries are automatically deleted. Please make sure you register with only one organization to ensure seats are made available to all who want to attend.

Children under 5 are not recommended to attend, as you will be inside the stadium for 4-5 hours.

Yes, if you checked the box that says that you require wheelchair-accessible seating during registration, accessible seating will be provided. Nassau Coliseum has ramps to enter the stadium and there are elevators to access all floors that have seating.

It is required for security purposes to ensure no one besides yourself attempts to use your pass.

You can email [email protected] – please provide your confirmation number when doing so.

Yes. There are no exceptions to this policy. Please email [email protected] if this needs to be corrected. Please include your confirmation number with the email

Please email [email protected] with your confirmation number.

Parking costs $15.

All registered attendees will park in Nassau Veterans Coliseum main lot. Please follow the signs once you arrive at the venue area.

The parking lot will open at 7:00 AM.

Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum is located in Uniondale, New York, and is one of the most convenient venues in New York to get to by car, train or bus. Use the google map above to get custom driving directions to the coliseum.

Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
1255 Hempstead Turnpike
Uniondale, New York 11553

You can also arrive by rideshare (Uber, Lyft) or Taxi to designated areas. See below for information on buses.

IACU has hired dozens of buses to transport attendees. Information about buses from neighboring regions is available here: modiandus.org/bus - bus registration closed on Sept 13, 2024.

Yes. Please go to the designated rideshare drop off area. Guests can be dropped off and picked up at the drop-off & pick-up zone which is located in the semi-circle outside of Gate 20 at Nassau Coliseum.

Long Island Railroad (LIRR) and local buses. Please check google maps to plan out the best route.

Your passes are digital and may be loaded on your phone or saved in your Apple Wallet (like an airline boarding pass on your phone). Printed passes are not required. A government issued ID is mandatory for all attendees.

Doors open at 7:30 AM. We recommend showing up early as it will take time to get through security. The doors will close at 11 AM and entry into the stadium may not be permitted after that time.

We will be adhering to all Nassau Veterans Coliseum’s policies. You can find them here. We strongly encourage you to review the Prohibited Items, Standard Bag Policy, and other relevant sections.

Standard Bag Policy

For all events at Nassau Coliseum, bags of any size are prohibited including backpacks, purses and others.

Nassau Coliseum does allow guests to bring in a small clutch no larger than 4.5" x 6".

Guests needing accommodation for ADA & medical reasons, please contact our guest services department at [email protected] in advance of the event or speak with a representative upon arrival at the venue.

Strollers will be allowed but will require additional security screening, which will take time. Baby bags, plastic bottles, and formula are permitted into the building.

The official program will be from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. The first part of the program will be the cultural program, followed by the Prime Minister’s address. The program will start at 10 am sharp, and all pass holders must enter the stadium before 10 am for security reasons.

There will be performances and activities in the outdoor plaza outside the stadium and other activities in the stadium concourse area until the official start of the program at 10:30 am.

Please use discretion and dress appropriately for a public event, and feel free to wear culturally relevant attire. No derogatory or offensive messages will be allowed on clothing. Please do not bring any valuables.

This is a high-security event. Expect any and all possible security requirements. More information will be made available closer to the event.

Yes. Please make sure it is labeled (original bottle preferred), and that if you bring it in a clear bag, it follows the clear bag policy referenced in question 3.

No outside food or water bottles will be allowed, except for medically required goods. A variety of concessions will be open prior to the Prime Minister’s address, and we are looking into options for post-event snacks to be provided well.

IACU and Modi&US are unable to arrange transportation for those arriving by plane. You will need to arrange transportation to/from your place of stay. Please review the transportation and parking section for details on how to reach Nassau Coliseum.

Yes. Please see the list here: modiandus.org/hotels.

If you are flying into the region, the two closest airports are New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Newark International (EWR) and White Plaines (HPN) are also in the vicinity, but due to local traffic may can take well over two hours by car, train or bus to reach the venue.