Madison Square Garden

The current MSG (the fourth building with that name) is on 7th and 8th Avenues between 31st and 33rd Streets — nowhere near Madison Square. The first two Madison Square Gardens (1879 and 1890) were located at Madison Square Park at Fifth Avenue and 26th Street and were named after President James Madison. The name persisted through the third Garden (1925, at 50th Street) and the current fourth Garden (1968, above Penn Station), maintaining continuity despite the change of address.

Madison Square Garden is the only major sports arena in North America that has never accepted corporate naming rights — retaining its original name since 1968. MSG Entertainment has consistently declined naming rights offers, preserving the "Madison Square Garden" brand as a self-sufficient cultural institution. In an era when virtually every arena carries a bank, insurance company, or tech firm's name, MSG's independence from corporate sponsorship is one of its most distinctive attributes.

Take any NYC subway line to 34th Street. The 1, 2, 3 trains stop at 34th Street–Penn Station directly beneath MSG. The A, C, E trains also stop at 34th Street–Penn Station. The B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, W trains stop at 34th Street–Herald Square one block east. NJ Transit and LIRR trains from New Jersey and Long Island also arrive at Penn Station below the arena. Do not drive — Midtown Manhattan traffic is severe on event nights.

The Chase Bridge is a premium-seating gondola that hangs above centre ice at MSG, added during the 2013 Transformation renovation. It offers a unique mid-air perspective of Rangers and Knicks games. Note: from certain 200-level sideline seats in Row 15 or higher, the Chase Bridge may partially obstruct the view of the main centre-ice videoboard — aim for Row 14 or lower to avoid this.

All purchases inside Madison Square Garden are cashless — only debit and credit cards are accepted. Reverse ATMs are located throughout the venue to convert cash into a debit card for fans who arrive with cash only. No outside food or drink, including bottled water, may be brought into the arena.

The current MSG (Garden IV) features a distinctive circular design with a cable-suspended roof and — most unusually — the world's only concave arena ceiling. This inward-curving ceiling enhances acoustics and creates the arena's distinctive appearance from inside. After the 2013 Transformation, MSG also installed a new state-of-the-art scoreboard and the Chase Bridge gondola, while preserving the iconic ceiling that has defined the building since 1968.

MSG concessions feature New York-focused brands: Paulie Gee's Brooklyn artisan pizza, David Chang's Fuku fried chicken, Carnegie Deli classics, Pat LaFrieda prime rib sandwiches, Los Tacos No. 1, and Anita Gelato near the new entrance. Sloop Brewing Co. and other New York craft beer options are available at arena bars. All purchases are cashless.

Yes. MSG has wheelchair and companion seating on all levels, with elevators throughout the building (Guest Services can direct fans to elevators). Penn Station below MSG provides fully accessible transit from NJ Transit, LIRR, and NYC subway. Assistive listening devices available at Guest Services (212-465-6000). The 2013 Transformation renovation improved accessibility across the building.

MSG has hosted some of history's most significant events: Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier "Fight of the Century" (1971), three WrestleMania events (including the first in 1985), WWE and UFC events, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show (since 1877), the Big East Basketball Tournament, St. John's men's basketball, and concerts by every major artist — Billy Joel's record-setting MSG residency, Elton John's 64 performances, Phish's 87 shows, and Taylor Swift. Annually hosts 300+ events.

Tickets available through Ticketmaster (official marketplace) and the Rangers official site at nhl.com/rangers. The MSG Box Office is at 4 Pennsylvania Plaza. The average Rangers ticket costs $200–$300 — among the NHL's highest. Doors open 1 hour before events; Club ticket holders enter 2 hours early.