Madison Square Garden

📍 United States
stadium

About

Known as "The World's Most Famous Arena," Madison Square Garden sits atop Penn Station in the heart of Manhattan. Catch an NBA Knicks or NHL Rangers game, or see a major concert, and feel the energy of a New York icon. Behind-the-scenes tours reveal its storied history.

Madison Square Garden is a venue in Manhattan, New York City, at 4 Pennsylvania Plaza. It sits above Penn Station in the heart of the city, so it is easy to reach by train and on foot from much of midtown.

What a visit offers

The arena is known as "The World's Most Famous Arena," and it hosts a full calendar of events. Visitors can catch a home game of the NBA's New York Knicks or the NHL's New York Rangers, or go to a major concert. Either kind of night gives you a sense of the crowd and atmosphere that make the building a New York landmark.

Behind the scenes

For those who want to see more than the seats, behind-the-scenes tours reveal the building's storied history. A tour suits anyone curious about how a working arena runs, or who simply wants to walk the spaces that have hosted so many events.

Around the venue

  • Penn Station, directly beneath the arena, serves as a transit hub for trains and subway lines.
  • Midtown Manhattan surrounds the venue, with restaurants, shops and sights within walking distance.

If you are planning a trip to New York City, a game or concert here is a straightforward way to experience the city's energy in the middle of its busiest district.