Which celebrities will be attending Knicks vs. Spurs NBA Finals Game 3 at MSG?

Celebrities have been fixtures throughout the Knicks’ entire playoff run, and you can bet they’ll be out in full force for the team’s first NBA Finals home game at Madison Square Garden since 1999.

Based on who has been a courtside mainstay over the years, celebrities who have appeared at recent Knicks playoff games and major political figures who have announced they’ll be attending, here are some of the names who could be in the building for Monday night’s Game 3 of Knicks vs. Spurs.

Celebrities who could be at MSG for Knicks vs. Spurs Game 3

Game 3 should bring out a packed celebrity row at Madison Square Garden. From longtime Knicks diehards to New York icons and political figures, here are some of the biggest names who could be in attendance.

Donald Trump

President Donald Trump has said he plans to attend an NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden, with Game 3 reportedly among the possibilities.

Trump, a Queens native and longtime New York figure, has made sporadic appearances at major sporting events over the years.

Zohran Mamdani

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is also expected to attend Game 3 at Madison Square Garden.

Mamdani has already been part of the Knicks’ 2026 playoff run, attending Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cavaliers at MSG.

Spike Lee

No Knicks celebrity list starts anywhere other than Spike Lee.

The filmmaker is the franchise’s most iconic superfan, and his courtside seat has been part of the Madison Square Garden experience for decades.

Ben Stiller

Ben Stiller has been one of the most visible celebrity Knicks fans during the team’s 2026 playoff run.

The New York-born actor was spotted at Game 1 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio, joining a group of Knicks celebrity fans who made the trip for the opener against the Spurs. Stiller has also been seen courtside at MSG during the postseason, though he did draw attention for attending the Met Gala on the night of Game 1 against the 76ers in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner

Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner have become the top celebrity couple of the Knicks’ playoff run.

Chalamet, who was born in New York, has been one of the most visible famous Knicks fans this postseason, including making the trip to San Antonio for Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Jenner has joined him at Knicks games during the playoffs, turning their courtside appearances into one of the biggest pop culture storylines around the team.

Tracy Morgan

Tracy Morgan has been one of the most visible celebrity Knicks fans for years.

The Brooklyn-born comedian and actor has been a regular at Madison Square Garden, often sitting courtside and showing his Knicks fandom during both playoff runs and regular-season games. Morgan was also among the celebrities who made the trip to San Antonio for Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway has been seen courtside at Knicks games in the past and has been part of the broader celebrity scene at Madison Square Garden.

The Oscar-winning actor was born in Brooklyn and raised in New Jersey, giving her a natural connection to the New York area. Hathaway also has a timely Knicks tie-in through the recently released The Devil Wears Prada 2, which features a scene with her character, Andy Sachs, and Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns at a party hosted by Miranda Priestly. Towns’ cameo has since become a fun subplot of the Knicks’ playoff run.

Tina Fey

Tina Fey is another major New York comedy figure who could be part of the celebrity crowd at Madison Square Garden.

The actor, writer and former Saturday Night Live star was photographed courtside earlier in the Knicks’ playoff run alongside Ben Stiller and Timothée Chalamet. That trio quickly became part of the Knicks’ postseason internet lore, with fans turning the photo into a meme.

Patrick Ewing

Patrick Ewing is one of the defining figures in Knicks history and remains closely connected to the franchise’s biggest moments.

The Hall of Fame center led the Knicks through their 1990s peak and was the face of the team during its last NBA Finals appearance in 1999. Ewing has been connected with the team after his career as well, and he is part of a larger group of Knicks legends who have frequently been seen supporting the current team, including Walt “Clyde” Frazier, John Starks, Allan Houston, Latrell Sprewell and Larry Johnson.

Chris Rock

Chris Rock has long been associated with Knicks celebrity row and Madison Square Garden’s biggest nights.

The Brooklyn-raised comedian was among the notable celebrities in attendance for the Knicks’ last home playoff game, Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cavaliers.

Jon Bon Jovi

Jon Bon Jovi was part of the celebrity scene for the Knicks’ last home playoff game, Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cavaliers.

The New Jersey rock star has long been tied to the New York-area sports and entertainment scene, and he drew attention at MSG during that Cavaliers game when fans serenaded him with “Livin’ on a Prayer.”

John Turturro, Fat Joe, John McEnroe and Jon Stewart

John Turturro, Fat Joe, John McEnroe and Jon Stewart all fit into the group of longtime Knicks supporters who have been connected to Madison Square Garden over the years.

Turturro, a Brooklyn-born actor, has been spotted at Knicks games and has long been associated with New York sports culture. Fat Joe, a Bronx rapper, has been part of the team’s celebrity-row scene and has often represented New York basketball through his public appearances. McEnroe, a tennis legend raised in Queens, has been a fixture at major New York sporting events for decades and has appeared at Knicks games over the years. Stewart, a longtime television host who built much of his career in New York, has also been recognized as part of the Knicks’ celebrity fan base.

Larry David and Susie Essman

Larry David and Susie Essman could bring a little Curb energy to Madison Square Garden.

David, the Brooklyn-born comedian and creator of Curb Your Enthusiasm, has been spotted at Knicks playoff games, including alongside Essman. Essman, a Bronx-born comedian, is best known to many fans as Susie Greene on Curb, where her character’s explosive rivalry with David became one of the show’s defining dynamics.

Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart has become part of the celebrity crowd around the Knicks during this playoff run.

The lifestyle icon was at the Knicks’ last home playoff game, Game 2 against the Cavaliers, and she has had some memorable courtside moments along the way, including interactions with Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby.

Pete Davidson

Pete Davidson has deep New York ties and has been seen at Knicks games in the past.

The Staten Island native was also part of the Knicks’ celebrity presence on the road for Game 1 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio, where he was seen in a luxury suite with Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart, Dart’s girlfriend Marissa Ayers and Giants pass rusher Brian Burns.

Jason Bateman and Jason Sudeikis

Jason Bateman and Jason Sudeikis were part of the celebrity crowd at Madison Square Garden earlier in the Knicks’ playoff run.

The two actors were photographed sitting courtside together during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Knicks and Cavaliers, adding another pair of recognizable Hollywood names to the team’s postseason celebrity row.

Mariska Hargitay

Mariska Hargitay has been part of the Knicks’ celebrity crowd during this playoff run.

The Law & Order: SVU star was at the Knicks’ last home playoff game, Game 2 against the Cavaliers, adding another major New York TV name to the Madison Square Garden crowd. After spending decades playing one of TV’s most famous New Yorkers, Hargitay fits right in at one of the city’s biggest sports nights.

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Between the excitement surrounding the Knicks’ first NBA Finals home game since 1999 and a loaded celebrity crowd, Game 3 is shaping up to be one of the most electric sports events of the year.

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By the time the ball tips Monday night, Madison Square Garden will feel like the center of the basketball universe, just as it was always intended to be at The Mecca.