Madison Square Garden guide: schedule, start times, food, parking and bag policy

Madison Square Garden holds up to 20,012 fans and is home to New York Knicks (NBA) and New York Rangers (NHL). This page lists every remaining home game with its start time, and the arena's doors, food, parking and bag rules.

When are the remaining home games?

75 home games left, starting Sun Oct 25, 2026. Times are local (Eastern).

When do the doors open at Madison Square Garden?

Doors open at 6:00 PM ET for 7:00 PM ET Knicks and Rangers games, one hour before the scheduled start. (source)

Before you go

• Bags: Bags do not have to be clear, but they must fit comfortably under the seat. Oversized bags larger than 22 in x 14 in x 9 in are prohibited. Madison Square Garden does not provide an area to check bags, coats, or other personal belongings. All bags, regardless of size, are required to be screened with x-ray technology. Bag policy.
• Payment: Madison Square Garden accepts credit/debit cards and mobile payment, including Google Pay and Apple Pay. Reverse ATMs, which convert cash into a debit card, are located throughout the venue for guests who want to pay with cash.
• Getting there: Madison Square Garden sits directly above Penn Station. Penn Station serves Amtrak, the LIRR, and NJ Transit. New York City Subway access is at 34th Street-Penn Station on the 7th Avenue side (1, 2, 3 trains) and the 8th Avenue side (A, C, E trains), and at 34th Street-Herald Square (B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, W trains). PATH trains stop at 33rd Street. Parking and transit.
• Food: Outside food and beverage are not permitted inside Madison Square Garden. Accessible water fountains are located throughout the venue near sections 101, 103, 111, 114, 117, 208, 217, and 221.

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