Madison Square Garden
New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 307-7171
- 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 GoOn game nights, the Club Bar & Grill is open exclusively to club seat and suite ticket holders.
The ExtrasThe venue's daily All Access Tour takes fans to the locker rooms and other behind-the-scenes spots.
Save TimeHolding 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
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!
07/23/2002 Posted by suncolors21
I love this place to see all my concerts of my favorite singer- Janet Jackson!! I have seen other events like the circus, the Christmas Carol, and more singers. This place is recommended to see performers and here them sing your fave songs and more here in NYC!!
Pros: Janet Jackson, great performers, sports
Cons: expensive, crowded
