New York City
🏟️ Address: Madison Square Garden, 4 Pennsylvania Plaza, 7th Avenue between W. 31st and W. 33rd Streets, New York City, New York, 10001, United States Directions in Google Maps
New York is a bustling city with many modes of transportation, so getting to Madison Square Garden is fairly easy. Whether you’re a local or out-of-towner, there's plenty of options and a few tips and tricks that’ll help you get to where you’re going.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Madison Square Garden. Individual events may have additional/restricted services available, and so we recommend clicking through to the event and viewing the Travel & Parking tab for event-specific information.
Due to its midtown location, the stadium does not have official parking lots on-site. However, there are multiple off-site parking garages near Madison Square Garden, within walking distance including:
Disabled guests who are in possession of a New York City Special Parking Permit may park on the streets and avenues around the venue; please note that New York City does not honour the blue New York State, New Jersey, Connecticut or any other out of state issued parking hangtag for the disabled or license plate for on-street parking.
For more information on parking in New York City, please call the Department of Transportation at 718.433.3100.
Madison Square Garden has established two Access-A-Ride stops. The drop off and pick up locations are on 7th Avenue southbound just north of 31st Street and on 8th Avenue and 33rd Street northbound. If you will be picking up tickets at the box office, please advise your driver to use the 7th Avenue drop off location.
Take MTA Buses M4, M10, M16, M34 and Q32 to 7th Avenue/Penn Station, which is 100 m (1 min) walk from the venue.
As one of the world’s most famous cities to visit, it is inevitably also one of the most expensive. Fortunately, anything is possible in New York – even when it comes to finding affordable accommodation. As long as you compromise on quality or centrality. That said, some of the best bits of the city aren’t actually in the centre anyway, so don’t overspend to be near to Times Square because you really can have a great time anywhere.
Madison Square Garden believes that food is a vital part of enjoying unforgettable sporting and entertainment events. From traditional bites like Garden Market’s hotdogs and popcorn to more outside-the-box offerings like chicken teriyaki rice bowls at Kobeyaki, check out the quick-serve food destinations that are sure to satisfy any craving.
Outside food and beverages (including cans and bottles) are not permitted inside.
There are several convenient entrances located around the venue:
Madison Square Garden is located directly above Penn Station and is easily accessible by taking the 1, 2, 3, A, C, and E trains to 34th Street/Penn Station.
PATH trains from New Jersey also stop at 33rd Street/Avenue of the Americas. If you’re arriving via Metro-North, you may take the Shuttle or the 7 train from Grand Central to Times Square and transfer to the downtown 1, 2, 3 trains to 34th Street/Penn Station, which is 100 m (1 min) walk from the venue.
NY Waterway offers fast and easy ferry service to Midtown/W39th St, where you can take a Free NY Waterway shuttle service to Madison Square Garden. Ferry service is available from Weehawken, Hoboken, Jersey City, and Belford. Ferries take as fast as 8-mins to Midtown.
Madison Square Garden's fantastic central location means that it is within short walking distance of hundreds of eateries, bars, and New York City sights! If you're looking for some retail therapy, the iconic Macy's department store is just a 260 m (3 min) walk away, while those looking for sightseeing opportunities won't want to miss one of the most famous buildings in the world, the Empire State Building, which is just a 600 m (7 min) walk from the arena.
Restrooms are open and available in multiple locations throughout The Garden.
All restrooms are equipped with baby changing stations. A mother may nurse her little one in any public location where she is comfortable and authorised to be (breast pumps are permitted). Nursing mothers seeking more discreet accommodations are welcome to use the family restrooms.
As the home of the NBA’s New York Knicks team and the NHL’s New York Rangers team, Madison Square Garden primarily hosts basketball and ice hockey events. You can find the Madison Square Garden events schedule above.
Madison Square Garden ticket prices vary depending on a number of factors including the event, teams/players, the ticket type, and the seller. In the last 12 months, we have seen tickets as low as USD $13 for some events. Koobit compares ticket prices from primary and secondary sellers – just click through to an event and then click the Tickets tab for event-specific ticket information.
It is possible to buy tickets at Madison Square Garden box office. However, this is subject to availability on the day. Purchasing online is generally the most reliable and convenient way to secure your tickets to a game to ensure you get the seats you want and know the price upfront.
Madison Square Garden has its own official parking as well as private car parking options nearby. See the Madison Square Garden travel & parking section above for parking details and other venue travel information including public transport.
Madison Square Garden’s central location in New York City means you’ll have plenty of hotel choices in the surrounding area. See the Madison Square Garden hotels & accommodation section above to find hotels near Madison Square Garden. You can also find additional information by clicking through to an event and then clicking the Accommodation and Destination tabs.
Gate opening times at Madison Square Garden vary by event, but usually open around 1-2 hours before the event starts. For some events, you can find the gate/door opening time on Koobit by viewing the event’s Schedule tab. Timings should also be confirmed on your tickets when you receive them.
Madison Square Garden has a capacity of approximately 20,789. However, the capacity does differ between events depending on the seating configuration.
4 Pennsylvania Plaza, 7th Avenue between W. 31st and W. 33rd Streets, New York City, New York, 10001, United States.
