Madison Square Garden
New York · Home of 🏒 New York Rangers & 🏀 New York Knicks
⚡ Quick answers
- Who plays at Madison Square Garden?
- Madison Square Garden in New York is home to the New York Rangers (NHL) and the New York Knicks (NBA).
- What is the closest airport to Madison Square Garden?
- New York LaGuardia (LGA) is the closest major airport, about 9 miles (14 km) from Madison Square Garden — roughly 13 min by car depending on traffic.
- How much is parking at Madison Square Garden?
- Game-day parking starts around $20 USD. There is no free or meaningfully cheap parking near Madison Square Garden.
- How much is a beer at Madison Square Garden?
- A standard beer (16 oz) is about $16.11 USD at regular stands, 2024-25. Prices vary by stand and size and may change.
- How do you get to Madison Square Garden without a car?
- MSG sits directly above Penn Station - take the 1/2/3/A/C/E trains to 34th St-Penn Station and follow in-station signage straight into the arena concourse without going to street level.
- Where are the best seats at Madison Square Garden?
- Lower bowl (100s) has superb sightlines in the vertical 'World's Most Famous Arena'; 200-level is the value sweet spot; 400-level is steep but close.
- What is the bag policy at Madison Square Garden?
- Any bag (clear not required) that fits under your seat, up to 22×14×9 in.; some events set stricter rules. No outside food or drinks; arrange medical or dietary exceptions in advance. No outside food or drinks. Water fountains are near sections 101, 103, 111, 114, 117, 208, 217 and 221.
- Is Madison Square Garden wheelchair accessible?
- Buy accessible seats on Ticketmaster or through Accessibility Services (888-609-7599, Mon–Fri 9am–6pm), who can also move you if you already have tickets. Access-A-Ride and rideshare drop-off is on 7th Avenue just north of 31st Street; there's no venue accessible lot. The accessible entrances are 8 Penn (33rd St & 8th Ave) and Chase Square (7th Ave between 31st and 33rd), and elevators in all four towers reach every area. Free wheelchair transport to your seat is available, and mobility devices can be stored.
✈️🚗 Getting to Madison Square Garden
Nearest major airport: New York LaGuardia (LGA) — about 9 mi / 13 min away.
🏟️ Fan guide
Best seats
Lower bowl (100s) has superb sightlines in the vertical 'World's Most Famous Arena'; 200-level is the value sweet spot; 400-level is steep but close.
Parking
Don't — it's Midtown Manhattan. Penn Station is directly underneath. ($45–70 (Midtown garages, if you must) USD)
Getting there
Penn Station is literally under MSG — every subway/LIRR/NJ Transit line converges. The most transit-accessible arena in North America.
Bar scene
Surrounded by Midtown — sports bars on 7th/8th Ave, the Pennsy food hall, Koreatown & Herald Sq nearby. Not charming, but endless options steps away.
Pre-game bars
- Stout NYC — Big Irish sports bar across from the Garden.
- The Pennsy (food hall) — Quick pre-game bites + drinks atop Penn.
- Mustang Harry's — Classic 7th Ave pub.
Concession prices (USD, approx)
- Standard beer (16 oz), 2024-25$16.11
- Chicken tenders$16
Prices vary by stand and size and may change.
Insider tips
- Take the train to Penn Station
- Same building as the Knicks — Rangers ice, Knicks hardwood
♿ Accessibility at Madison Square Garden
Buy accessible seats on Ticketmaster or through Accessibility Services (888-609-7599, Mon–Fri 9am–6pm), who can also move you if you already have tickets. Access-A-Ride and rideshare drop-off is on 7th Avenue just north of 31st Street; there's no venue accessible lot. The accessible entrances are 8 Penn (33rd St & 8th Ave) and Chase Square (7th Ave between 31st and 33rd), and elevators in all four towers reach every area. Free wheelchair transport to your seat is available, and mobility devices can be stored.
- Sensory-friendly
- KultureCity sensory bags (with ID) at Guest Services outside Section 117, and the Aaron & Samantha Judge Sensory Room on the 9th-floor suite level (staff escort from Sections 117, 206 or 328).
- Hearing
- Free FM listening devices and neck loops at Guest Services outside Section 117 or the podium by Section 206. Knicks and Rangers games are captioned on the ribbon board above Section 110; for other events, request 2 weeks ahead.
- ASL interpreters
- For concerts, comedy and other events, request at least 2 weeks ahead through Accessibility Services (888-609-7599).
- Service animals
- Service animals permitted; contact Accessibility Services ahead for seating with space for your animal. No relief area listed.
🎒 Can I bring it? Bag & food policy
- Bags
- Any bag (clear not required) that fits under your seat, up to 22×14×9 in.; some events set stricter rules.
- Bag check
- No bag or coat check.
- Outside food
- No outside food or drinks; arrange medical or dietary exceptions in advance.
- Water bottles
- No outside food or drinks. Water fountains are near sections 101, 103, 111, 114, 117, 208, 217 and 221.
- Refill stations
- Accessible fountains near Sections 101, 103, 111, 114, 117, 208, 217 and 221.
- Re-entry
- No re-entry.
Not allowed & exceptions
- Signs, banners and flags
- Noisemakers (cowbells, airhorns)
- Telephoto lenses, GoPros
- Non-collapsible strollers
- Large costumes
From the venue's official guest guide, checked 2026-10. Rules can change by event. Official policy ↗
🧳 Visiting Madison Square Garden as an away fan
The next visiting teams, and the airport you'd fly into: New York LaGuardia (LGA) (LGA). Each link has that team's full road-trip guide.
- Mon, Oct 19Anaheim Ducks at Rangers NHL
- Tue, Oct 20Philadelphia 76ers at Knicks NBA
- Sun, Oct 25Orlando Magic at Knicks NBA
- Mon, Oct 26Los Angeles Kings at Rangers NHL
- Tue, Oct 27Detroit Pistons at Knicks NBA
- Sun, Nov 1Edmonton Oilers at Rangers NHL
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