New York, NY venue guide
Plan your visit to Madison Square Garden in New York, NY with entrance, accessibility, transit, parking, dining, and upcoming event details.
Bag policy
The arena's standing policy does not require clear bags. Bags must fit under the seat, and bags larger than 22 by 14 by 9 inches are prohibited. Madison Square Garden does not check bags, coats, or other personal belongings; guests with additional needs are directed to Guest Relations.
Entrances
The arena does not publish one universal doors-open time. CLEAR members can use a dedicated lane at Chase Entrances B and C on 8th Avenue. Guests arriving through the Penn Station West End Concourse can take elevators to 33rd Street and 8th Avenue or 31st Street and 8th Avenue and enter at 8 Penn.
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The arena's standing policy does not require clear bags. Bags must fit under the seat, and bags larger than 22 by 14 by 9 inches are prohibited. Madison Square Garden does not check bags, coats, or other personal belongings; guests with additional needs are directed to Guest Relations.
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Accessible seating is available through Ticketmaster or Accessibility Services at 888-609-7599. Accessible entrances are at 8 Penn, on 33rd Street and 8th Avenue, and at Chase Square on 7th Avenue between 31st and 33rd Streets. The arena has elevators in towers A through D, wheelchair transport, mobility-device storage, service-animal seating, assistive-listening devices, a sensory room, and captioning or sign-language interpretation by advance request.
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Policies can change by event. Venue signs, staff, and official event notices are the source of truth at the door.
Getting there
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7th Ave & 32nd Street, New York, NY, 10001
The arena sits above Penn Station. The 1, 2, 3, A, C, and E stop at 34th Street/Penn Station; the B, D, F, M, N, Q, and R stop at 34th Street/Herald Square, one block west. PATH stops at 33rd Street and Avenue of the Americas, LIRR and NJ Transit serve Penn Station, and MTA buses M4, M10, M16, M34, and Q32 stop at 7th Avenue/Penn Station. There is no designated rideshare zone; drop-off is along 7th or 8th Avenue between 31st and 34th Streets, and Access-A-Ride uses 7th Avenue southbound just north of 31st Street.
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Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
MSG Eats stands are spread across the 100 level, 200 level, and upper seating areas, including gluten-free and vegan options. Most locations open for Knicks and Rangers games; other events should be confirmed with Guest Relations because stands can close. Alcohol is sold at most events with purchase limits and an ID check for guests who appear 40 or younger, and outside alcohol may not be brought in or taken out.
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The venue guide lists family restrooms at sections 117 and 227 and across from suites 43 and 21, and it states that accessible restrooms are available. It does not publish a nursing-room location. The official FAQ asks whether nursing facilities are available and whether a breast pump or breast milk may be brought in, but that page did not display an answer.
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The Madison Square Garden Store in Chase Square sells Knicks, Rangers, and arena merchandise and does not require an event ticket; visitors use the 7th Avenue entrances. Published hours are 10 a.m. until the end of the game on game days and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on other days, and those hours can change. In-arena shops at sections 102, 110, 213, and 222 are open for Knicks and Rangers games and may be closed for other events.
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