Pro sports in New York
5 pro teams play in New York. Here's where to see them, plus tickets and how to build it into a road trip.
🏆 New York teams
⚡ Quick answers
- What pro sports teams are in New York?
- New York has 5 pro teams: the New York Mets (MLB), the New York Yankees (MLB), New York City FC (MLS), the New York Knicks (NBA) and the New York Rangers (NHL).
- Where do New York's teams play?
- Madison Square Garden (Rangers, Knicks), Citi Field (Mets) and Yankee Stadium (Yankees, New York City FC).
- What airport do you fly into for a game in New York?
- 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.
🧳 Things to do in New York
Five boroughs of endless food, culture and neighbourhoods. Make a weekend of it.
💬Don't try to 'do' New York — pick two neighbourhoods and go deep. The West Village and Lower East Side are made for wandering into a bar you didn't plan on, and the subway will get you to a game in the Bronx or Queens far faster than a cab ever will. Eat a slice standing up at least once.
🍽 Eat
- Chelsea Market — Indoor food hall in a former factory.
- East Village / Little Italy — Pizza, cannoli and old-school delis.
- Smorgasburg (Brooklyn) — Huge open-air food market (seasonal).
🍺 Grab a drink
- Lower East Side & Greenwich Village — Historic and hidden cocktail bars.
- Williamsburg (Brooklyn) — Breweries and rooftop bars.
🎨 See & culture
- The Met — One of the world's great art museums.
- MoMA — Modern masterpieces in Midtown.
- American Museum of Natural History — Dinosaurs, planetarium and more.
🎯 Things to do
- The High Line — Elevated park built on an old rail line.
- Broadway — Catch a show in the Theater District.
- Brooklyn Bridge — Walk it at sunset for the skyline.
🌲 Outdoors & hikes
- Central Park — 843 acres in the middle of Manhattan.
- Prospect Park (Brooklyn) — Olmsted's other masterpiece.
Hand-picked highlights for planning a trip around the games — verify hours & details before you go.
🏠 Where to stay in New York
Vacation rentals across New Yorkon OwnerDirect — book direct with the owner, with more room than a hotel if you're travelling as a group.