Madison Square Garden Guide for Knicks Games
Madison Square Garden sits in Midtown Manhattan, directly above Penn Station. It is one of the easiest arenas in the country to reach without a car.
Where it is
The Garden occupies the block between Seventh and Eighth Avenues from 31st to 33rd Street. The official address is 4 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY 10001. The current building opened in 1968 and is the fourth arena to carry the Madison Square Garden name.
Getting there
| Option | Station | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Subway 1, 2, 3 | 34 St-Penn Station (Seventh Ave) | Exits at the Seventh Avenue side of the Garden |
| Subway A, C, E | 34 St-Penn Station (Eighth Ave) | Exits at the Eighth Avenue side |
| Subway B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, W | 34 St-Herald Square | About a two-block walk west along 33rd or 34th Street |
| LIRR, NJ Transit, Amtrak | Penn Station / Moynihan Train Hall | Directly beneath the arena; check last-train times before overtime |
| PATH | 33rd Street (Sixth Ave) | A short walk west from Herald Square |
Driving is possible, but Midtown traffic and garage prices make transit the better choice for most fans. If you do drive, reserve a garage spot in advance.
How the seating works
- Courtside and floor seats: the most expensive seats in the building, right at the court.
- 100 Level: the lower bowl. Sideline sections give the classic TV view; sections behind the baskets cost less.
- 200 Level: the upper bowl. The Garden's seating is steep, so even upper sections feel closer to the court than in many newer arenas.
- Bridges: two walkway-style seating areas suspended above the court along the sidelines, added during the arena's 2011-2013 renovation. They give a unique overhead view.
For basketball the Garden holds roughly 19,800 fans. Sideline seats in the middle of either level usually offer the best view for the price.
Game-day tips
- Check the bag and entry policy on the official Madison Square Garden site before you leave. Security screening is in place, and bag-size rules are enforced.
- Arrive early. Door times are listed on your ticket or the arena site, and lines on the Seventh and Eighth Avenue entrances grow fast close to game time.
- Use official ticket sources or reputable resale platforms. Avoid street sellers.
- Plan your exit. Penn Station gets crowded right after the final buzzer. Herald Square is often a quicker subway option.
- Food nearby: Koreatown (32nd Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues) and the blocks around Herald Square have plenty of options before or after the game.
Policies, entrances and prices change. Always confirm the latest details with Madison Square Garden and the transit operators before game day. This site is not affiliated with Madison Square Garden.