Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden
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Neighbourhood: Midtown
This is the iconic New York that so many visitors imagine before they visit—spectacular skyscrapers like the Chrysler Building and Empire State Building, iconic public buildings like Grand Central Terminal and the New York Public Library, and the non-stop hustle and bustle of the city streets. Fifth Avenue is a shopper's heaven where you can find every kind of store imaginable, with fashion brands ranging from the affordable to the ultra-fancy. Visit the Rockefeller Center to experience towering Art Deco grandeur, and foodies will love the busy restaurants that stay open late in Koreatown. After dark, Midtown calms down a bit, but at any time of day or night it still feels 100% New York.
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- 34th St – Penn Station • 3 min walk
- 34th St – Penn Station • 4 min walk
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Fly-Wills
Dubai, United Arab Emirates1,162 contributions
Jan 2025 • Solo
A must visit for anyone visiting New York if a sports event is on. I was fortunate enough to get tickets to an NBA match, New York Nicks vs Milwaukee. Ticket master is great for purchasing tickets, and also offers re-sell ticket options which are genuine. You can also purchase tickets on the day at the counters inside the stadium. There are plenty of seats, which are all comfortable and spacious. Price for the ticket is not cheap, around 140 dollars for a single ticket, so be prepared to spend some money, however it was worth it. I had tickets on the second level, and it was close enough to feel the atmosphere and see the match well. The stadium can get busy so I would advise arriving early. There are lots of food and drink venues on site. Overall an amazing visit, the atmosphere and quality of game play is excellent and you will come away hooked on basketball. Would definitely attend a future match.
Written January 25, 2025
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AwayDays_Rich
Macclesfield, UK1,497 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
We were in NYC for a gig at Pier 17 but the opportunity to see ELO on their 'over and out' tour here was too good to miss. Fees online were ridiculous and a lot of resale tickets so we popped into the venue when we arrived and got the cheapest available, £150 for two, side on to the stage, Block 223, up in the 'Gods'. As luck would have it, due to the laser show, we were given different seats on the night, more than twice the value.
Fabulous venue, superb acoustics, amazing light show, spacious seats, this was a proper show and we had a great time. 19, 500 sell out but no issues getting out, the place is enormous, we just took an exit and then found our way back to our hotel which was across the road!!
From buying Out of the Blue in 1977 to seeing Over and Out at the MSG in 2024, I couldn't have been happier.
Thoroughly recommended venue.
Fabulous venue, superb acoustics, amazing light show, spacious seats, this was a proper show and we had a great time. 19, 500 sell out but no issues getting out, the place is enormous, we just took an exit and then found our way back to our hotel which was across the road!!
From buying Out of the Blue in 1977 to seeing Over and Out at the MSG in 2024, I couldn't have been happier.
Thoroughly recommended venue.
Written September 30, 2024
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212Travelr
New York City, NY30 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
Attended the Dave Chappelle x Killer Mike show last week; great view from my 200 level seats. MSG is in prime location directly over the 2, 3 subway line which comes in handy if it's cold or raining outside. Also worth noting parking is free on certain blocks after 7pm.
Written November 25, 2024
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Sue
Newcastle7 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
Venue is iconic and it was a great place to end our trip! Went for a Knicks game which was just amazing - the whole experience of the crowd-cam, singing, T-shirt throwing in to the crowd, the celeb row, etc….. etc… and of course some fantastic basketball!!
The venue itself is good, plenty food and drink stands, plenty toilets and seats were comfy. Getting in took around 20 mins - signs would help if you have a bag as separate queue, but just an observation not an issue.
Would highly recommend a visit, particularly for a Knicks game!!
The venue itself is good, plenty food and drink stands, plenty toilets and seats were comfy. Getting in took around 20 mins - signs would help if you have a bag as separate queue, but just an observation not an issue.
Would highly recommend a visit, particularly for a Knicks game!!
Written October 31, 2024
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stuart f
Pershore, UK36 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Watched Knicks V Pistons. Another great game at the garden. Everyone around us had fun.
Regarding the venue I found the member of staff calling people through the security scanner to be extremely condescending. He appeared to be annoying several people with his power crazy attitude. He was calling people through and then shouting at them to go back and wait until he calls them. An embarrassing idiot. Please don’t start what should be a great evening with people like this unwelcoming people in. I would suggest that he’s in the wrong job.
Regarding the venue I found the member of staff calling people through the security scanner to be extremely condescending. He appeared to be annoying several people with his power crazy attitude. He was calling people through and then shouting at them to go back and wait until he calls them. An embarrassing idiot. Please don’t start what should be a great evening with people like this unwelcoming people in. I would suggest that he’s in the wrong job.
Written April 1, 2024
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Traveller
New York City, NY3,338 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
My wife and I watched a Billy Joel
concert here in April 2024. We had to sit in separate places - I sat in the 300 level and my wife sat near the stage. The concert was awesome and Billy Joel sang many of my favorite songs. The view and acoustics were great. Finally near the box office, we saw Billy Joel’s piano. There are only three more Billy Joel concerts left at MSG (May, June, July) so I am glad we got to see it.
concert here in April 2024. We had to sit in separate places - I sat in the 300 level and my wife sat near the stage. The concert was awesome and Billy Joel sang many of my favorite songs. The view and acoustics were great. Finally near the box office, we saw Billy Joel’s piano. There are only three more Billy Joel concerts left at MSG (May, June, July) so I am glad we got to see it.
Written April 27, 2024
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Miguel B
San Fernando, Spain2,984 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
We took the guided tour, about 1 hour where the history of the pavilion is reviewed, the boxing fight and Marilyn singing to Kenedy
A multitude of sporting and musical events. Very entertaining
And visiting from the boxes to the track
Impress the number of seats
A multitude of sporting and musical events. Very entertaining
And visiting from the boxes to the track
Impress the number of seats
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Written August 12, 2024
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Cassie H
Calgary, Canada1,082 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
This is quite the arena. It’s chaotic but somehow organized getting in. We went to two concerts during this trip and both times were quite similar. Despite the crowds drink lines were never very long. Acoustics were good for both shows and one time we were to the left of the stage and another time at the back of the arena, 100 level both times.
Written December 29, 2024
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Sylvie R
Geneva, Switzerland1,603 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
We bought tickets to see a Knicks vs. Sacramento basketball game. Madison Square Garden is gigantic! The show and all the side effects of the match are almost more interesting than the match itself. The shop, the huge cups of drinks, the big screen in the center, the interventions during downtime, .... An experience that you have to live once.
Written May 1, 2024
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stuart w
Airdrie, UK10,928 contributions
Dec 2024 • Family
Was a great venue!
Came here for my first ever basketball game, the venue is excelllent, staff were super friendly and the game, experience and whole event was so well organised and put together. Easy in and out and such a good time
Came here for my first ever basketball game, the venue is excelllent, staff were super friendly and the game, experience and whole event was so well organised and put together. Easy in and out and such a good time
Written December 11, 2024
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Ποσος χρονος χρειαζεται να πας πριν τον αγώνα για να δεις τα εκτός αγωνιστκού χωρου boutique κλπ?
Ευχαριστώ
Written February 25, 2025
Is it better to buy tickets to Knicks game on presale or wait till general sale?
Written September 19, 2024
ciao, saremo a vedere i kniks la prossima settimana. Quanto tempo prima si deve entrare? si possono portare gli zaini? e le bottigliette d'acqua?
Grazie per la tua risposta
Written March 3, 2024
Puoi portare tutto. Passi al metal detector come in aereo ma non ci sono limitazioni
Written March 4, 2024
Hola, voy al concierto de morat en enero y quisiera saber si puedo ingresar con un mochila con ropa, ya que luego del concierto me iré a otra ciudad
Written December 2, 2023
Hola, sí puedes, hay que dejarlo en los lockers de la entrada.
Written December 2, 2023
Do Knicks fixture dates change? Looking to visit NYC and buy Knicks tickets on Ticketmaster now (August) for game in April. Don’t want to book flights, hotels and tickets only for the game date to change. Any help much appreciated.
Written August 26, 2023
Do people sell tickets outside MSG before a concert? Where would be the best place to try and get returns?
Written July 15, 2023
Ticketmaster, Vivid Seats, Seat Geek, possibly others? Very convenient and accurate.
Written July 17, 2023
Pablo O
San Fernando, Argentina
Mí pregunta es fácil para mí sería un sueño primero ir a ver a los celtic
Written April 24, 2023
En mi caso, miré cuándo había partido en el Madison en los días que estábamos con mi esposa en NY, y coincidió que era los Knicks contra los Brooklyn Nets. Estoy de acuerdo con que ir al Madison es en sí un espectáculo
Written April 24, 2023
Has anyone sat in section 302 BS seats? I know it's further back but I want room to dance & quick access to bathrooms
Written March 28, 2023
Does Billy Joel have an opening act for his MSG concert?
Written January 13, 2023
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