Madison Square Garden
New York, NY
10001
VENUE GUIDE
Madison Square Garden
Plan more than your event at Madison Square Garden. Jump to our Your Opening Act or Your Encore lower on this same venue page.
Tickets & Events
Upcoming games, concerts, shows & live events
Before & After
Venue Details
Indoor • Fixed Roof
STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near Madison Square Garden
Make the event easier by staying close to Madison Square Garden and the surrounding New York area. Compare nearby options for the night before, the night of, or after your event.
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites New York Midtown Manhattan/Penn Station
0.2 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.2 (2,233 reviews)
Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel
0.2 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.4 (2,436 reviews)
The New Yorker Hotel
0.2 mi from the venue • Google rating 3.9 (12,440 reviews)
34th & 8th
0.2 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.5 (66 reviews)
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About Madison Square Garden & the Area
Madison Square Garden is an event venue in New York, NY. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination. Madison Square Garden is home to New York Knicks and New York Rangers.
RESIDENT TEAMS
Teams That Call Madison Square Garden Home
NBA
New York Knicks
Madison Square Garden is the home venue for New York Knicks.
NHL
New York Rangers
Madison Square Garden is the home venue for New York Rangers.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near Madison Square Garden for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
Daily Burger
0.0 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Madison Square Garden.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (36 reviews)
Mas Tacos
0.0 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (80 reviews)
Nick + Stef's Steakhouse
0.0 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Madison Square Garden.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (553 reviews)
Don Pepi Deli
0.0 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Madison Square Garden.
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (221 reviews)
Eye-Openers & Cocktails
The Rutherford
0.1 mi from the venue
Grab a drink before heading to Madison Square Garden.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (399 reviews)
Diamante's
0.1 mi from the venue
Grab a drink before heading to Madison Square Garden.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (57 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
Drawing Room Midtown
0.1 mi from the venue
Coffee near Madison Square Garden for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (57 reviews)
Le Cafe Coffee
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (210 reviews)
Attractions
Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden
0.0 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Madison Square Garden.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (3,790 reviews)
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
0.1 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (345 reviews)
Hudson River Rail Excursions
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (10 reviews)
Style Room NYC Shopping Tours
0.1 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 5.0 (60 reviews)
The New Yorker hotel new york
0.2 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (36 reviews)
Exit Escape Room NYC
0.2 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (1,345 reviews)
Shopping
One Direction World
0.1 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (429 reviews)
Manhattan West
0.3 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Madison Square Garden.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (249 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near Madison Square Garden. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
Mas Tacos
0.0 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at Madison Square Garden.
Today: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (80 reviews)
Nick + Stef's Steakhouse
0.0 mi from the venue
Food near Madison Square Garden for after the show or game.
Today: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (553 reviews)
Bars & Nightlife
The Rutherford
0.1 mi from the venue
Keep the night going after the event.
Today: 11:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (399 reviews)
Diamante's
0.1 mi from the venue
Drinks near Madison Square Garden after the show or game.
Today: 3:30 PM – 2:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (57 reviews)
Getting to Madison Square Garden
Parking
Yes • Nearby garages and lots; official event parking reservation partner
Rideshare
Uber, Lyft and local taxi service are common transportation options for visitors to Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Event-day pickup and drop-off restrictions may apply, so check your rideshare app for the current designated location and instructions.
Transit
Yes • Madison Square Garden sits directly above Penn Station. MTA subway lines 1, 2, 3, A, C and E serve 34th Street-Penn Station. Additional subway service is available at 34th Street-Herald Square, and PATH, commuter rail and intercity rail connections are nearby.
Valet
Not Verified
Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
Madison Square Garden does not operate a large on-site public parking lot. MSG directs guests to nearby garages and lots and promotes advance event parking reservations through its official parking partner. Parking rules, garage clearance and event pricing vary by facility.
TAILGATING
Not Verified
Tailgating, grilling, alcohol and parking-lot gathering rules at Madison Square Garden have not been venue-verified. Policies can differ by team and event. Check the venue's official event-day rules before arrival.
What You'll Find Here: basketball; hockey; concerts; live entertainment
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PLAN YOUR EVENT
Upcoming Events & Tickets
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