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Madison Square Garden

7th Ave & 32nd Street
New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 307-7171
Madison Square Garden
Directions:
A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, 9 at 34th St-Penn Sta; B, D, F, N, R, Q, W at 34th St-Herald Sq
Hours:
Events: Mon-Fri 9am to one hour after start, Sat 10am to one hour after start, Sun 12pm to one hour after start, Non-event days: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 10am-6pm

Editorial Review for Madison Square Garden – by Karen Hudes

The Venue
This trademark stadium first became part of the New York landscape in 1879, and was subsequently rebuilt several times over the next century, undergoing its latest major renovation--with VIP amenities--in 1991 for the Democratic National Convention. It currently has a seating capacity of nearly 20,000 in the main arena, and up to 5,600 in its separate family-oriented theater. On-site eateries include the Play by Play and the Club Bar & Grill, plus additional sports bars and food courts.

The Experience
The venue hosts Knicks, Rangers and Liberty games, as well as touring superstars from Madonna to Prince. Other events include the annual Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, in addition to high-profile political and business conventions, notably the Republican National Convention in 2004.

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Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

On game nights, the Club Bar & Grill is open exclusively to club seat and suite ticket holders.

The Extras

The venue's daily All Access Tour takes fans to the locker rooms and other behind-the-scenes spots.

Save Time

Holding tickets for latecoming friends? Leave them for your guests to pick up at Window #5 in the box office. (Note: The window generally closes an hour after start time.)

User Reviews for Madison Square Garden

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

06/23/2008 Posted by citybug6768

Let me ask you one question: Why is this place called the world's most famous arena? The Rangers have one title in 68 years, and just think about the state of the Knicks. If you are a tourist looking for a famous arena to check out on your trip to NYC, think about making the trip out to beautiful Long Island. Out there you will find the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, the home of the 4x Stanley Cup champion New York Islanders. I'm not sure if they run tours, but you will feel the aura of the place just by standing in the parking looking at it. MSG is old, it's the home of losing teams, and is a very overrated building. 1940.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/09/2007 Posted by mikemogs

To be back at the Garden was GREAT! You step into this beautiful building you feel the history, you still hear the Ranger fans echos when Mark Messier hoisted the Stanley Cup! The food and drinks, although on the high side as any other sports facility were very good. I can't wait to go back!

Pros: The fans, the atmosphere and the history!

Cons: I don't live close enough!

Schedule

08/21/2008 ING Presents Marc Anthony, Alejandro Fernandez & Aventura Find Tickets
  7:30 pm    
08/23/2008 WWE World Wrestling Entertainment Find Tickets
  7:30 pm    
08/28/2008 New York Liberty vs. Chicago Sky Find Tickets
  7:30 pm    
09/05/2008 New York Liberty vs. Atlanta Dream Find Tickets
  7:30 pm    
09/07/2008 New York Liberty vs. Chicago Sky Find Tickets
  1:00 pm    
09/09/2008 New York Liberty vs. San Antonio Silver Stars Find Tickets
  7:30 pm    
09/10/2008 Stand Up For A Cure:Dave Matthews Band - BENEFIT CONCERT/PRIVATE EVENT Find Tickets
  7:30 pm    
09/14/2008 New York Liberty vs. Detroit Shock Find Tickets
  4:00 pm    
09/15/2008 Celine Dion Find Tickets
  8:00 pm    
09/24/2008 Weezer with Angels and Airwaves and Tokyo Police Club Find Tickets
  7:30 pm    
10/08/2008 DOS RITMOS Y UN PUEBLO Find Tickets
  8:00 pm    
10/12/2008 Madonna Find Tickets
  8:00 pm    
10/19/2008 HARVEST MINISTRIES 2008 WITH PASTOR GREG LAURIE Find Tickets
  7:00 pm    
10/27/2008 New Kids On the Block Find Tickets
  8:00 pm    
10/31/2008 Luis Miguel Find Tickets
  8:00 pm    
11/08/2008 CALZAGHE VS. JONES, JR. Find Tickets
  6:30 pm    
11/23/2008 AN EVENING WITH SARAH BRIGHTMAN Find Tickets
  7:30 pm    
12/14/2008 MAGGIE DIXON CLASSIC Find Tickets
  12:00 pm    
12/27/2008 The All Access Tour Find Tickets
  12:00 am    

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Editor's Review

The world-famous arena for sporting events, pop shows and traffic-stopping conventions.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

On game nights, the Club Bar & Grill is open exclusively to club seat and suite ticket holders.

More Insider Tips

Sports Location Information

Venue Type

  • Arena

Hours

  • Events: Mon-Fri 9am to one hour after start
  • Sat 10am to one hour after start
  • Sun 12pm to one hour after start
  • Non-event days: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm
  • Sat 10am-6pm

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • Travelers Check
  • ATM
  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Check
  • MasterCard

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