Basketball in New York
Basketball is at the heart of America! Since 1946, New York has been home to the New York Knicks, one of the NBA's most iconic teams. The team plays in the legendary Madison Square Garden.
The New York Knicks
- Founded in 1946, the New York Knicks are New York’s premier basketball team. Today they compete in the NBA.
- The Knicks play at Madison Square Garden, one of the most iconic arenas in the world. It’s the perfect setting for basketball.
- The Knicks have won two NBA championships, in 1970 and 1973. The team has reached the Finals six times, including in 1994 and 1999. When will the next title come?
Madison Square Garden
- The Knicks call Madison Square Garden home. This legendary multipurpose arena sits on 7th Avenue between 31st and 33rd Street, near Penn Station.
- For basketball games, Madison Square Garden holds nearly 20,000 seats.
- Beyond the Knicks, Madison Square Garden hosts the New York Liberty, the WNBA women’s team, and the Saint John’s Red Storm, the basketball team from St John’s University.
Book Your Tickets for the NY Knicks
- If you love basketball and are visiting New York, don’t miss a chance to catch a New York Knicks NBA game. A match at Madison Square Garden puts you right in the heart of the NBA atmosphere. It’s world-class basketball.
- The booking system lets you view a seating map and choose your seats precisely. The closer you sit to the court, the higher the price. Upper-level seats offer a full view of the arena at a more affordable price.
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