New York Knicks
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
Address
4 Pennsylvania Plaza (Seventh Avenue, between 31st and 33rd Streets)
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City
New York
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Notes
Shared with the NHL's New York Rangers; sits directly atop Penn Station. The Knicks won the 2026 NBA Finals (their first title since 1973), beating the San Antonio Spurs 4-1
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Phone
(212) 465-6741 (MSG main); ticketing/box office (866) 858-0008
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State
NY
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Venue name
Madison Square Garden
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Zip code
10001
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Parking
Cheapest
Prepaid online at garages slightly farther out (e.g., Gotham West/Emerald Green ~$20–$25) booked in advance
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Guide url
https://www.msg.com/madison-square-garden/directions (MSG notes no on-site parking; advance parking via ParkWhiz/SpotHero)
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Accessible parking
Accessible parking available at nearby garages; contact garage or MSG Accessibility Services (888-609-7599) to arrange
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Overnight
Available at select nearby 24-hour garages (e.g., Icon, Dock/Penn 1); confirm with operator
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Payment
Credit/debit and mobile pay; prepaid via SpotHero, ParkWhiz, BestParking
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Prepaid
Yes — recommended via ParkWhiz, SpotHero, BestParking
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Prices
Typically ~$22–$66 depending on day, time, duration and event; can rise sharply for playoffs/sold-out events. Prepaid options can start near $20
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Public transport
Strongly preferred — Penn Station subway/LIRR/NJ Transit/Amtrak directly below the arena
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Tailgating
N/A — indoor arena (no tailgating; midtown Manhattan setting)
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Traffic
7th/8th Avenues and 33rd/34th Streets around Penn Station; the Lincoln Tunnel and Midtown crosstown streets are heavily congested pre/post-event
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Types
No on-site MSG parking; nearby self-park garages. New Garden Garage (315-319 W. 33rd St.) is the official MSG event garage, ~1,500 spaces, directly across the street
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Public transportation
Airport connection
AirTrain JFK to LIRR Jamaica to Penn Station; LaGuardia via Q70-SBS/bus + subway; Newark via NJ Transit/Amtrak to Penn Station
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App
MTA app/MYmta, OMNY, LIRR TrainTime, Transit/Moovit; MTA guide at mta.info/guides/stadiums/madison-square-garden
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Best option
Subway 1/2/3 or A/C/E to 34th St–Penn Station (directly under the arena)
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Bus routes
M4, M5, M7, M11, M20, M34-SBS, M34A-SBS, M55, Q32 stop near MSG
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Fare
Subway/bus $2.90 via OMNY contactless or MetroCard; LIRR/NJ Transit/Amtrak fares vary by zone, buy via app or station
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Ferry
Not adjacent; NYC Ferry/Hudson piers require a transfer/walk. N/A for direct access
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Nearest station
Penn Station (34th St–Penn Station), directly beneath MSG
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Rail lines
LIRR (all branches), NJ Transit, Amtrak via Penn Station/Moynihan Train Hall
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Tips
Use OMNY tap-to-pay; exit signs inside Penn Station point to MSG; expect crowds at Penn after events
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Walking distance
Penn Station is directly below MSG (interior access); Herald Square ~1 block east
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Shuttles
Accessibility
N/A — no official shuttle
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Cost
N/A
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Dropoff
N/A
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Frequency
N/A — no official shuttle
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Notes
MSG directs guests to mass transit rather than a dedicated shuttle
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Operator
N/A (no MSG-operated shuttle). Airport coach services (e.g., GO Airlink, LaGuardia/Uber shuttle) operate independently
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Park ride
Use regional LIRR/NJ Transit/Metro-North park-and-ride stations feeding into Penn/Grand Central with transit transfer
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Pickup
N/A
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Schedule
N/A — no official shuttle
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Bicycles
Overnight
Street/Citi Bike docking yes; Penn Station itself has no bike storage
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Rack locations
Street bike racks and Citi Bike docks on surrounding blocks (e.g., 8th Ave & W 31st St near Penn Station); no dedicated MSG bike room published
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Share cost
Citi Bike single ride/day pass and membership rates per citibikenyc.com; e-bike per-minute surcharge applies
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Share distance
Roughly 1 block (e.g., 8 Ave & W 31 St)
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Share provider
Citi Bike (Lyft-operated)
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Share station
Yes — multiple Citi Bike stations within a block or two of MSG
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Tips
Use the Citi Bike app to find an open dock before/after the event; bike-friendly lanes run along surrounding avenues
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Accessibility
Accessible parking
Accessible spaces at nearby garages; arrange via MSG Accessibility Services (888-609-7599) or the garage operator
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Assistive listening
Available on request; ASL interpreters available on request
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Contact
Guest Services 212-465-6034; Accessibility Services 888-609-7599; page msg.com/madison-square-garden/accessibility-services
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Dropoff
Accessible drop-off near the Seventh Avenue entrance (between 31st and 33rd Sts)
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Elevators
Elevators and escalators in each of the four towers (A, B, C, D) reach all public areas
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Fun fact
Staff will store mobility devices during events and return them to the guest's seat at the end
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Restrooms
Located throughout the venue on all concourses
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Service animals
Service animals welcome; contact Accessibility Services (888-609-7599) in advance for accommodations
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Wheelchair seating
Wheelchair and companion seating throughout the arena on multiple price levels with clear sightlines; all Lexus and Infosys Level suites are wheelchair accessible
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Food and vendors
Cashless
Yes — fully cashless; cards and mobile pay only, with reverse ATMs to convert cash to a prepaid card
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Craft beer
Multiple domestic, import and craft beers available at concourse stands and bars
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Fun fact
MSG named Impossible Foods the official plant-based burger partner of the arena, Knicks and Rangers
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Local
Carnegie Deli, Paulie Gee's, Veselka (pierogies), Fuku (David Chang), Mike's Hot Honey chicken, 7th Street Burger, TAO Sushi, Baked by Melissa
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Mobile ordering
Mobile ordering/pickup offered at select stands via MSG/app
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Notable stands
Impossible Grille, Carnegie Deli, Mike's Hot Honey Chicken stand, TAO Sushi, Fuku
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Parking Apps Accepted
SpotHero, ParkWhiz, BestParking for prepaid parking (not concessions)
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Signature food
NYC classics — Carnegie Deli pastrami-on-rye and Paulie Gee's pizza slices; hot dogs, fries and popcorn are staples
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Vegetarian
Impossible Grille (6th-floor concourse) serving Impossible plant-based proteins; Impossible Foods is the official plant-based burger partner; veggie/plant options across stands
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Venue history
Architect
Charles Luckman Associates (renovations later by Ellerbe Becket / others)
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Construction cost
~$123 million (1968)
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Famous moments
1970 and 1973 Knicks championships at MSG; Ali–Frazier "Fight of the Century" (1971); countless historic concerts; 2026 Knicks NBA title run (clincher in Game 5 in San Antonio)
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Fun fact
MSG is the oldest major sporting arena in the New York metro area and is built directly above an active train station
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Opened
1968 (the current/fourth MSG opened February 11, 1968)
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Original capacity
~20,000 (basketball seating ~19,500 era figures)
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Original name
Madison Square Garden (Garden Center); fourth venue to carry the MSG name
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Renovations
$200M renovation in 1991; comprehensive "Transformation" 2011–2013 (~$1 billion), adding Chase Bridges, Chase Square, new scoreboard and suites
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Retired numbers
Knicks have retired numbers including 10 (Frazier), 12 (Barnett), 15 (Monroe & Reed), 19 (Reed/DeBusschere context — 22 DeBusschere), 24 (Bradley), 33 (Ewing), 613 (Red Holzman wins) and others — eight-plus honored banners
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Venue details
Capacity
19,812 for Knicks basketball
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Climate
Fully enclosed, climate-controlled indoor arena
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Elevation
~33 ft (Manhattan / Penn Station district elevation)
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Levels
Multi-tier bowl — 100 (lower), 200 (Madison/club and suite levels), 300/400 (upper) plus Chase Bridges
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Premium
~540 club seats and roughly 89 luxury suites; 7th-floor Madison Suites and Madison Club; Lexus and Infosys level suites
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Scoreboard
Center-hung HD scoreboard installed in the 2013 renovation, plus Chase Bridges video displays
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Shared tenants
New York Rangers (NHL); also hosts St. John's basketball games, concerts and events
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Surface
Hardwood basketball court (NBA regulation 94 ft x 50 ft)
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