Madison Square Garden Events

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For Madison Square Garden tickets and general venue information, read below.

Nicknamed The World's Most Famous Arena, Madison Square Garden is no stranger to being the backdrop for some of the most iconic athletes and musical artists to enter those professions. Opened in 1968, and located in the heart of New York City, the Garden is the home to the New York Knicks of the NBA, New York Rangers of the NHL, and New York Liberty of the WNBA, in addition to countless concerts and shows held throughout the year.

The Knicks are the most high-profile tenants of Madison Square Garden, and the venue has played host to many memorable nights during the Knicks' more successful periods. Memories of the crowd erupting after Larry Johnson completed his four point play against the Indiana Pacers to send the Knicks to the NBA Finals and Willis Reed hobbling out of the tunnel and onto the court to help the Knicks clinch a championship are two of the many great basketball moments the Garden has seen under its roof.

In addition to professional basketball, Madison Square Garden has been the home to plenty of incredible college basketball moments, thanks in large part to its role as the host of the Big East Tournament. 'Cardiac' Kemba Walker's stepback jump shot to sink Pitt at the buzzer helped UConn find momentum before a national championship run in 2011. And Syracuse's six overtime win over UConn in 2009 remains one of the most incredible college basketball games of all-time.

Boxing fans have fond memories of Madison Square Garden as well, with big fights happening regularly at MSG, including Muhammad Ali's first loss in 1971, when Joe Frazier took him out to become the heavyweight champion of the world.

In addition to all of those unforgettable sports moments, music superstars such as Madonna and U2 have taken the stage at Madison Square Garden.

When do gates open for Madison Square Garden events?

Depending on the venue and event, gates typically open 2-3 hours before the event start time

When do doors open?

Doors to Madison Square Garden typically open between 90 minutes to 2 hours before event time. This usually depends on the type of event.

What is Madison Square Garden’s bag policy?

Bag policies regularly change to accommodate new guidelines and protocols, and are in place to protect fans. Though it’s best to consult Madison Square Garden’s site for their official bag policy, there are a few general guidelines that most venues follow. For an acceptable bag, we suggest opting for small, hand-held clutches (4.5" x 6.5") rather than large purses. Clear bags are better than opaque backpacks. Medical bags or kits are usually accepted at venues like Madison Square Garden, but may be subject to inspection or X-ray.

What is Madison Square Garden's address?

Madison Square Garden is located at 4 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY.

What can I bring into Madison Square Garden?

While exact rules vary from venue to venue, there are general rules as to what fans can bring into venues like Madison Square Garden. Even so, we recommend visiting the official Madison Square Garden site for exact rules on what you can and cannot bring.

Outside food is typically permitted, but cans, glass bottles, thermoses and alcoholic beverages are not. Items like camera equipment, laptops or computers, flashlights, drones, strollers and laser pointers are typically not permitted at venues like Madison Square Garden (alongside other items).

Where can I buy Madison Square Garden tickets?

You can buy Madison Square Garden tickets right here on SeatGeek! As the Official Ticket Marketplace for a number of teams, leagues and venues, we work hard to provide the best ticket buying experience for all fans attending Madison Square Garden.

You can find Madison Square Garden tickets to sporting events, concerts, comedy shows, Broadway shows and more on this page.

Are there hotels near Madison Square Garden?

You will often find a number of hotels near the venue you’re attending. For specific information on hotels, restaurants, parking garages and more around Madison Square Garden, we recommend checking out the official Madison Square Garden site.

Where can I see Madison Square Garden photos?

You can find Madison Square Garden seating charts, seat views and maps here. You can scroll through photos of seat locations to find exactly where you want to sit for your event at Madison Square Garden.

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