New York Rangers
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
City
New York
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State
NY
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Venue name
Madison Square Garden
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Parking
Cheapest
Pre-booked app garages a few blocks out; limited free street parking on cross streets (35th–37th) after evening meter hours, though hard to find on game nights
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Guide url
https://www.nhl.com/rangers/arena/parking
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Accessible parking
ADA-accessible spaces available at nearby commercial garages; reserve via parking apps in advance
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Overnight
Available at some nearby commercial garages at posted daily/overnight rates; not arena-operated
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Payment
Credit/debit and parking apps (SpotHero, ParkWhiz, ParkMobile); most garages cashless
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Prepaid
Yes — recommended via SpotHero, ParkWhiz, or ParkMobile for guaranteed spots
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Prices
Roughly $20–$66 depending on lot, proximity, and event; prepay deals commonly $25–$45
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Overview
Madison Square Garden does not have on-site parking and strongly discourages driving due to its location atop Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan. Several commercial parking garages operate within a few blocks. Event parking rates range from $40-$75+. Public transit is overwhelmingly recommended.
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Public transport
Strongly preferred over driving — MSG sits atop Penn Station with multiple subway, bus, rail, and PATH connections
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Tailgating
N/A — indoor arena (no tailgating; no team-operated lots in Midtown Manhattan)
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Traffic
7th and 8th Avenues and W. 31st–34th Streets are heavily congested before/after events; Midtown gridlock common
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Types
Nearby commercial/independent garages and lots (Icon, SP+, etc.); pre-paid via SpotHero, ParkWhiz, ParkMobile, BestParking; limited metered/street parking on cross streets
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Public transportation
Airport connection
From JFK/Newark/LGA via AirTrain + transit (e.g., NJ Transit from Newark to Penn Station; subway/LIRR connections)
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App
MTA Trip Planner, MYmta/OMNY, Moovit; NJ Transit, LIRR, and PATH apps
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Best option
Subway 1/2/3 or A/C/E to 34th St–Penn Station (direct access without street-level walking)
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Bus routes
MTA buses M4, M10, M16, M34, and Q32 stop at 7th Avenue/Penn Station
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Fare
MTA OMNY contactless tap / MetroCard for subway and bus; separate fares for LIRR, NJ Transit, PATH, Amtrak
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Ferry
NY Waterway ferries from Weehawken, Hoboken, Jersey City, and Belford to Midtown/W. 39th St, then free shuttle
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Nearest station
Penn Station (directly beneath MSG) — NJ Transit, LIRR, Amtrak; PATH at 33rd St
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Overview
NYC Subway: 1, 2, 3 trains at 34th Street-Penn Station directly beneath MSG. A, C, E trains at 34th Street-Penn Station (8th Avenue). B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, W trains at 34th Street-Herald Square (6th Avenue, 1 block east). NJ Transit, LIRR, and Amtrak at Penn Station. Subway fare: $2.90.
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Rail lines
NJ Transit, Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), Amtrak (Penn Station); PATH (33rd St/Sixth Ave); Metro-North via transfer at Grand Central
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Tips
Use Penn Station/34th St–Penn Station for direct access; accessible routing via Penn Station West End Concourse elevators (Tracks 17 and 5/6) to 8th Avenue entrances
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Walking distance
Subway (1/2/3, A/C/E) at 34th St–Penn Station is directly below the arena; Herald Square (B/D/F/M/N/Q/R/W) one block east
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Shuttles
Cost
Free with NY Waterway ferry ticket
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Dropoff
Madison Square Garden area
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Frequency
Tied to ferry/transit frequency; not a dedicated game shuttle
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Notes
No dedicated team game-day shuttle; transit is the primary access mode
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Operator
NY Waterway
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Park ride
NJ Transit/PATH park-and-ride and NY Waterway ferry terminals in New Jersey feed into MSG via transit
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Pickup
Midtown Ferry Terminal (W. 39th St & Hudson River)
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Overview
No shuttle necessary. Madison Square Garden sits directly atop Penn Station — served by Amtrak, NJ Transit, LIRR, and NYC Subway lines 1, 2, 3, A, C, E. This is arguably the most transit-accessible arena in the world.
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Routes
Free NY Waterway shuttle connects the Midtown/W. 39th St ferry terminal to Madison Square Garden for ferry riders from New Jersey
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Schedule
Coordinated with NY Waterway ferry arrivals; see NY Waterway schedules
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Bicycles
Overnight
N/A — Citi Bikes must be redocked; personal bikes use public racks at owner's risk
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Overview
Citi Bike stations on 33rd Street and 8th Avenue. Bike racks limited in the immediate Midtown area.
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Rack locations
Public NYC bike racks on surrounding sidewalks/streets (no dedicated arena bike facility)
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Share cost
Citi Bike single ride, day pass, or membership pricing per citibikenyc.com (varies by plan)
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Share distance
Within one to two blocks of MSG / Penn Station (check Citi Bike app for live dock status)
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Share provider
Citi Bike (operated by Lyft)
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Share station
Multiple Citi Bike docks near Penn Station / MSG in Midtown
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Tips
Use the Citi Bike app to find an available dock before/after the game, as docks near Penn Station fill quickly on event nights
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Accessibility
Accessible parking
Accessible spaces at nearby commercial garages (reserve via parking apps); no MSG-operated lot
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Assistive listening
Available upon request (ALD); ASL-interpreted performances available on request
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Contact
MSG Accessibility Services 212.465.6034 (also listed 888-609-7599); contact at least 48 hours in advance
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Dropoff
Main accessible entrance on 7th Avenue between 31st and 33rd Streets, with direct access to elevators and Guest Services
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Elevators
Elevators and escalators in all four towers (A, B, C, D) provide access to all public levels; Penn Station West End Concourse elevators (PW-9 to 33rd/8th, PW-3 to 31st/8th) for accessible transit arrival
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Fun fact
MSG provides wheelchair escort assistance from entry to seat and stores mobility devices, returning them to the seat after the event
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Overview
Madison Square Garden is fully ADA-compliant. Accessible seating on all levels. All entrances are wheelchair accessible. Elevators serve every level. Assistive listening devices and sensory kits at Guest Relations.
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Restrooms
Located throughout the venue on all levels
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Service animals
Service animals welcome; guests should contact Accessibility Services in advance for dedicated service-animal seating locations
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Wheelchair seating
Wheelchair and companion seating throughout the arena across multiple price levels with clear sightlines; each accessible seat has adjacent companion seating
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Food and vendors
Cashless
Yes — MSG is a cashless venue (card and mobile payment; reverse-ATM kiosks for cash)
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Craft beer
Multiple draft/craft beer stands and bars (e.g., Farley's Bar) throughout the concourses
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Fun fact
MSG serves more than 100 food and beverage items and over 3 million guests per year
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Local
Carnegie Deli, Paulie Gee's pizza, Fuku, TopDog, Luchini Italian Sandwich Shop, Shah's Halal, Farley's Bar, Avenue Cantina, Garden Market, Dunkin'
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Mobile ordering
Mobile ordering available at MSG concessions
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Notable stands
Impossible Grille, Carnegie Deli, Paulie Gee's, Fuku, Daily Burger, Garden Market
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Outside food policy
Outside food/beverage generally prohibited; small exceptions for medical/infant needs (see MSG bag and food policy)
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Parking Apps Accepted
N/A — indoor arena (parking is third-party via SpotHero/ParkWhiz/ParkMobile, not MSG concessions)
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Overview
Madison Square Garden features an extensive premium food program with New York-themed concessions, celebrity chef concepts, craft beer, and classic arena fare. The MSG Team Store is a destination in itself. Mobile ordering available.
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Signature food
Carnegie Deli pastrami on rye; Daily Burger (an MSG-grown chef concept) is a fan favorite
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Vegetarian
Impossible Foods is the official plant-based burger partner with a dedicated Impossible Grille stand on the 6th-floor concourse; additional vegetarian items available
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Venue history
Architect
Charles Luckman Associates (Charles Luckman)
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Construction cost
Approximately $123 million (1968)
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Famous moments
Rangers' 1994 Stanley Cup run/clinch at MSG; numerous Stanley Cup playoff games; jersey-retirement ceremonies
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Fun fact
MSG is the oldest active arena in the NHL and one of the busiest entertainment venues in the world; it was controversially built after the demolition of the original Beaux-Arts Penn Station
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Original name
Madison Square Garden Center
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Overview
The current Madison Square Garden (MSG IV) opened February 11, 1968, as the fourth venue to bear the name. The Rangers have won four Stanley Cups (1928, 1933, 1940, 1994). MSG is known as 'The World's Most Famous Arena' and has hosted countless historic sports and entertainment events.
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Renovations
1991 ($200M, added 89 suites); major 2011–2013 "Transformation" renovation at nearly $1 billion
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Retired numbers
Rangers retired numbers — 1 Ed Giacomin, 2 Brian Leetch, 3 Harry Howell, 7 Rod Gilbert, 9 Andy Bathgate & Adam Graves, 11 Mark Messier & Vic Hadfield, 19 Jean Ratelle, 30 Henrik Lundqvist, 35 Mike Richter; plus NHL-wide 99 (Wayne Gretzky)
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Venue details
Climate
Fully enclosed, climate-controlled indoor arena
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Elevation
Approximately 33 ft (NYC/Midtown Manhattan)
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Levels
Lower bowl, club/suite levels, and upper bowl across the four-tower (A–D) layout
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Premium
89 luxury suites plus club seating; premium areas include Madison Club and event-level lounges (per MSG premium seating)
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Overview
Hockey seating capacity: 18,006. Ice surface: 200 ft × 85 ft. MSG sits at the heart of Midtown Manhattan atop one of the busiest transit hubs in the world.
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Scoreboard
Center-hung GardenVision scoreboard with high-definition video displays (installed in the 2011–2013 renovation)
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Shared tenants
New York Knicks (NBA) and St. John's University men's basketball; major concerts and events
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Surface
Standard NHL rink, 200 ft x 85 ft
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