Madison Square Garden Travel Guide

Home of the New York Knicks, New York Rangers and New York Liberty

Last Updated: March 30, 2026

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4 Pennsylvania Plaza

New York, NY 10001 USA

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Seating Capacity: Basketball: 19812

Hockey: 18006

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About Madison Square Garden

The legendary Madison Square Garden opened in 1968 and has hosted some of the biggest events and is a frequent venue for Elton John, Billy Joel, U2, and Madonna. Be sure to look for Spike Lee sitting court side for Knicks games.

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Tour Info

A variety of tour options are available. Please visit for tour information.

Fan Tips

Madison Square Garden remains one of the most iconic arenas in the world, hosting New York Knicks and New York Rangers games in the heart of Manhattan.

Located above Penn Station, the arena offers unmatched transit access, with subway, commuter rail, and regional trains all connecting directly below.

The seating bowl provides strong sightlines despite the arena’s age, and the atmosphere intensifies during big games and playoff moments.

Concessions combine classic arena fare with elevated dining options reflecting the New York market.

After the game, fans step directly into Midtown Manhattan, with endless dining, nightlife, and entertainment options nearby.

Security Screenings

Like almost all US and Canadian Stadiums, you will need to enter through a metal detector before entering the stadium.  Be sure to give yourself extra time and don't bring any weapons or devices that could be seen as a weapon inside.  Pat down searches may be required.

Bag Policy

Backpacks, oversized bags, and suitcases are prohibited.  All bags are subject to search.

Note: Bag and security policies listed above are for typical sporting events. Special events, concerts, and other situations may result in variations. Please check the event website for any changes.

Getting to Madison Square Garden

Public Transit: M4, M10, M16, M34 and Q32 to Seventh Avenue/Penn Station lines all available near MSG. Please visit the MTA to plan your trip. The world famous Pennsylvania Station is across the street. From here you can get to about anywhere in New York City, New Jersey, or even take an Amtrak to Boston, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and other cities. Please visit the MTA, NJ Transit, or Amtrak websites to plan your trip.

Rideshare: There's no official taxi stand or drop off point, but it's Manhattan...there are taxis everywhere.

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Closest Major Airport: Laguardia Airport (LGA)

Parking & Transportation

Parking Options

The Garden does not own their own parking facility, but there are more than a dozen parking garages and lots within walking distance. Rates can be very pricy, as are most parking garages in New York City.

We're setting up a partnership with a new parking company. Stay tuned for more details.

Bus Service

M4, M10, M16, M34 and Q32 to Seventh Avenue/Penn Station lines all available near MSG. Please visit the MTA to plan your trip.

Rail Service

The world famous Pennsylvania Station is across the street. From here you can get to about anywhere in New York City, New Jersey, or even take an Amtrak to Boston, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and other cities. Please visit the MTA, NJ Transit, or Amtrak websites to plan your trip.

Taxi & Rideshare Service

There's no official taxi stand or drop off point, but it's Manhattan...there are taxis everywhere.

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Jennifer O.

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I'm so happy that Cardi B held her concert at MSG & sold it out. Of course I took too long and had to get resell tickets for her concert so I got left with...

Posted On: 2026-04-11 17:45:48

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Savannah R.

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I visited Madison Square Garden in New York, NY [4 Pennsylvania Plz] on Sunday, 03/15/26, around 7 PM. I came here because of the basketball battle of the...

Posted On: 2026-03-30 18:31:46

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Denny T.

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NHL Arena #13 for me. It's an iconic and historic arena, very old, but they have done a lot of work on the arena to modernize it a bit. Lots of cool photo...

Posted On: 2026-03-17 18:24:14

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