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Madison Square Garden | FAQs

MSG FAQs

Attending an Event?

Government mandates, venue protocols and event requirements are subject to change. Please check your event detail page on our website to confirm the details of your specific event.

Ticketing Information

When is the box office open?

Standard Hours: The box office at Madison Square Garden is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and is closed on Sunday. 

Additional Hours: On all event days, the box office at Madison Square Garden will remain open until one hour after the event begins. If there is an event on Sunday, the box office will be open from noon until one hour after the event begins. Please note, additional box office hours may vary. 

Please note, tickets for new events are available in person at the box office beginning the day after the general public on sale, with the exception of Sundays. Tickets for new events that go on sale to the general public on a Saturday will be available in person at the box office beginning on Monday. 

Madison Square Garden is a cashless venue and the box office only accepts credit/debit cards or mobile payment, including Google Pay and Apple Pay. A reverse ATM, which converts cash into a debit card, is available for your convenience. 

How do I get my tickets?

Digital tickets are utilized at Madison Square Garden. We recommend downloading and adding your tickets to your phone’s digital wallet in advance of your arrival. For instructions on how to download your tickets, please visit the mobile ticketing page.

Season Ticket Members are encouraged to download the New York Knicks and New York Rangers Apps to access additional features associated with their membership account.

For “device free” events, tickets should be printed at home to ensure smooth entry into the venue. Please check your event detail page on our website to confirm whether your event is “device free.” 

For additional assistance, you can contact Guest Relations atguestrelations@msg.comor 212-465-6225, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Hours are extended on event days from one hour prior to show time to start of the final show).  

Do I need to have a smartphone to display my ticket to enter the event? Can I show more than one ticket on the same phone?

Digital tickets will need to be presented on your smartphone to enter the venue and should be downloaded in advance. Guests can display more than one ticket on the same smartphone.For instructions on how to download your tickets, click here. 

Exceptions will be made for “device free” events where smartphones are not permitted. For those events, please print your tickets at home. To confirm whether your event is “device free” please check the event detail page on our website. 

For additional assistance, please contact Guest Relations at 212-465-6225 or guestrelations@msg.com. 

Is ADA or accessible seating available?

To secure accessible seating, you can contact the Accessibility Services Department at  AccessbilityServices@msg.com or 888-609-7599, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.  

 

Do children require tickets?

For most events, children under 2 years old may attend without their own ticket, but they must sit on a parent or guardian’s lap and may not occupy their own seat. Some family entertainment events require all children over 1 year old to have their own ticket, so it is important for you to check your event page on our website to confirm the details of your specific event.

Can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

Tickets can be transferred via Ticketmaster.

What is the refund policy? How do I request a refund?

All ticket sales are final – no refunds or exchanges. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Guest Relations at 212-465-6225 or guestrelations@msg.com.

Group Tickets

What defines a group?

To qualify as a group, there must be 10 or more guests. Groups of friends, families, colleagues, clients, church members, alumni groups, teachers, firefighters, police officers, military, scouts, or just 10 or more people may be eligible to receive special group benefits.

How do I book my group?

Contact Group Sales at 212-465-6080 or group.sales@msg.com to purchase group tickets.

How does my group get our tickets?

Digital tickets are utilized at Madison Square Garden. Tickets purchased through the Group Sales department can be managed via Ticketmaster Account Manager. Please be sure to have your digital tickets easily accessible on your phone to enter Madison Square Garden.  

For instructions on how to download your tickets, please visit the mobile ticketing page.

What is your policy on group refunds?

All ticket sales are final – no refunds or exchanges. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Group Sales at 212-465-6080 or group.sales@msg.com.

Arriving at The Garden

Where do I enter The Garden?

Your digital ticket will have information on which entrance to use based on your seating location, and we ask all guests to please use your recommended entrance location. Please follow signage around The Garden to locate your entrance.

Please see here for entrance options for events at The Garden during construction.

Is there parking nearby?

Find parking for your event through SpotHero, the Official Parking App of Madison Square Garden, and book your space today. Click here to explore nearby garage and lot locations.

Is there an age requirement to attend events at MSG?

Madison Square Garden does not impose an age requirement to enter the venue for most events. Please check the event detail page for your specific event on our website to confirm whether any age restrictions have been imposed; events with an age restriction will be clearly identified. We strongly suggest that guests under 18 years of age attending an event are accompanied by a parent or guardian. The Garden does not provide a parent/guardian waiting area onsite.

Can I bring a bag?

Madison Square Garden asks all guests to arrive early and travel light. Bags do not have to be clear, but they must fit comfortably under your seat. Oversized bags larger than 22” x 14” x 9” are prohibited. Madison Square Garden does not provide an area to check bags, coats or any other personal belongings. If you or someone in your party have additional needs, please contact Guest Relations at 212-465-6225 or guestrelations@msg.com.

Can I bring a stroller to The Garden?

Strollers are permitted at The Garden, but they must be collapsible and able to fit comfortably under your seat. If you or someone in your party have additional needs, please contact Guest Relations at 212-465-6225 or guestrelations@msg.com.

Can I bring a camera to The Garden?

In order to maintain an enjoyable experience for all guests, video cameras, monopods, tripods, selfie sticks, audio recording devices and professional cameras (those including telephoto or zoom lenses) are not permitted inside Madison Square Garden. Members of the media should reach out to the appropriate press contact with any inquiries.

Can I bring a laptop or tablet?

Laptops and tablets are permitted as long as the bags they are contained within can fit comfortably under your seat and are no larger than 22” x 14” x 9”. Onsite storage is not available. Laptop/tablet policy differs for “device free” events; please see the “Device Free” Policy section for more information.

Are pets allowed inside The Garden?

Only service animals are permitted inside Madison Square Garden. If you or a member of your party is bringing a service animal, we strongly recommend that you contact Madison Square Garden’s Accessibility Services Department at accessibilityservices@msg.com or 888-609-7599 prior to your event. Seating locations that provide a dedicated space for service animals are available throughout the arena.

Can I wear a costume at The Garden?

Costumes are permitted with some exceptions. To ensure a safe and positive experience for all guests, full-face coverings are permitted only after clearing security and must be removed if requested by security personnel. Large costumes or headpieces, as well as full face paint, fake weapons and any other hazardous or distracting items, which may be determined at the sole discretion of our security personnel, are NOT permitted.

Onsite Experience

Is Madison Square Garden a cashless venue?

Madison Square Garden is a cashless venue and only accepts credit/debit cards or mobile payment, including Google Pay and Apple Pay. Reverse ATMs, which convert cash into a debit card, are located throughout the venue for your convenience.

Will merchandise be available for purchase?

Merchandise may be available for purchase at your event. Please keep in mind that Madison Square Garden is a cashless venue and only accepts credit/debit cards or mobile payment, including Google Pay and Apple Pay. Reverse ATMs, which convert cash into a debit card, are located throughout the venue for your convenience.

Will food and beverage be available for purchase?

Food and beverage are available for purchase at The Garden. Please keep in mind that Madison Square Garden is a cashless venue and only accepts credit/debit cards or mobile payment, including Google Pay and Apple Pay. Reverse ATMs, which convert cash into a debit card, are located throughout the venue for your convenience.

For a full list of food and beverage options, including gluten-free, vegan and kosher offerings, please click here.

Can I bring in outside food or beverage?

Outside food and beverage are not permitted inside The Garden.  Accessible water fountains are located throughout the venue near sections 101, 103, 111, 114, 117, 208, 217, 221, and 221.

If you or someone in your party have a medical condition or specific needs that require bringing in outside food or beverage, please contact Guest Relations at 212-465-6225 or guestrelations@msg.com prior to your event.

Can I charge my phone at The Garden?

Guests have access to rent portable phone chargers at chargeFUZE stations available at 9 different locations throughout The Garden. With Lightning, USB-C, and Micro USB cables, chargeFUZE portable power banks allow guests to charge multiple devices on the go and return to any station. Download the chargeFUZE app to locate the nearest pick-up and drop-off locations.

How do I inquire about accessible accommodations?

Madison Square Garden is committed to meeting the needs of our guests and creating an enjoyable and unforgettable experience for all. Please visit our Accessibility Services page for a full range of our accommodations, programs and policies. For any additional inquiries, you can contact the Accessibility Services Department at  AccessbilityServices@msg.com or 888-609-7599, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.  

Madison Square Garden is proud to be Sensory Inclusive Certified by KultureCity. Additional details on this designation including information about the Aaron & Samantha Judge Sensory Room can be found on Accessibility Services page.

Are family/all-gender restrooms available?

There are family/all-gender restrooms located throughout the arena. Please see an usher or guest experience representative onsite for directions to the nearest location.

Are nursing facilities available? Can I bring my breast pump or breastmilk?

Guests may nurse their child in any public location where they are comfortable. Nursing parents seeking more discreet accommodations can utilize the nursing facility located by the Guest Services Office on the Infosys Concourse (sixth floor) outside section 117, or are welcome to use the family/all-gender restrooms. Breast pumps and associated equipment, and breastmilk, are permitted inside the venue.

Is there a lost and found?

Madison Square Garden works with Boomerang to help return lost items found at the venue. To submit a lost item claim through Boomerang, please click here. If your item is located, Boomerang will reach out to you with instructions on how to claim it. If more information is needed to match your item, a venue Guest Relations representative may reach out to you.

MSG is not responsible for items left behind, lost, stolen or damaged.  Please note, found items are held for 10 days from the date the item is turned in. After 10 days, unclaimed items are donated or disposed of pursuant to New York State Law.

If you are at an event and have lost an item, please speak with an usher, security officer or guest experience representative onsite for further assistance.

Is there a first aid facility?

If you or someone in your party begin to feel ill or require medical assistance, please see an usher, security officer or guest experience representative immediately. A first aid facility is located behind the Guest Services Office on the Infosys Concourse (sixth floor) outside section 117. If there is an emergency, please contact the nearest MSG employee, or call the security office at 212-465-6799.

The Garden is equipped with Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) which are located throughout the building. Designated employees, including our medical staff, have been properly trained and are certified to use AEDs.

What is your policy on re-entering the building?

All exits are final. Guests are not permitted to leave and then re-enter.

Where can I buy official Knicks and Rangers Merchandise?

Knicks and Rangers merchandise is available for purchase at the Madison Square Garden Store in Chase Square. You can conveniently access it through the 7th Ave entrances.

What are the MSG Official Team Store in Chase Square hours?

On game days, The Madison Square Garden Store welcomes customers from 10 A.M. until the end of the game, while on non-game days, it’s open from 10 A.M. to 3 P.M.

*Store hours subject to change

Can I buy merchandise without an event ticket?

Guests are welcome to visit the Madison Square Garden Store in Chase Square if they do not have tickets to an event.

What if I still have more questions?

If you have additional questions, you can contact Guest Relations atguestrelations@msg.comor 212-465-6225, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Hours are extended on event days from one hour prior to show time to start of the final show).  

"Device Free" Policy (Select Events)

My event says it’s “device free.” What does that mean?

If your event is designated as a “device free” event, per the artist’s request, no recording devices will be permitted, including but not limited to the items listed below:​

  • No cellphones​
  • No smart watches​
  • No cameras​
  • No tablets​
  • No laptops​
  • No Fitbits​
  • No Bluetooth enabled headphones​

Upon arrival, small devices will be secured in Yondr pouches that will be unlocked at the end of the event. Guests will maintain possession of their Yondr pouches throughout the night, and if needed, may access their devices at designated Yondr unlocking stations. Guests are encouraged to leave devices at home when possible to ensure smooth entry into the venue. If you do arrive to the venue with a laptop or tablet, for your convenience, they will be received and stored onsite for the duration of the event. We appreciate your cooperation in creating a device-free viewing experience.​

How do I know whether my event is “device free?”

Information regarding your event’s status can be found on your event detail page on our website. Events that have a “device free” policy are clearly noted. For events not marked as “device free,” cellphones, smart watches, other small devices and laptops are permitted inside Madison Square Garden.

Can I bring my laptop?

Laptops are considered recording devices and are not permitted in the venue for events designated as “device free.” We ask that guests leave devices at home when possible. If you do arrive to the venue with a laptop or tablet, for your convenience, they will be received and stored onsite for the duration of the event.

For events that are not designated as “device free,” laptops will be permitted in the venue, and onsite storage will not be available.

How do I access my ticket if my phone is stored?

Tickets for “device free” events must be printed at home. To print your tickets, use the browser on your desktop and log in to your Ticketmaster account. Then locate the order for your event and click the “View Tickets” button. Make sure you have your tickets on hand before you head out to your event. We will provide ticket scanning solutions onsite for anyone who may not be able to print their tickets in advance of the show.

Venue Policies

Alcohol Serving and Consumption

For most events at Madison Square Garden, alcoholic beverages are available for purchase. MSG staff is trained in the nationally recognized T.E.A.M. (Techniques for Effective Alcohol Management) Training program for responsible alcohol management. Alcohol sales will be limited per customer per transaction, based on seating location. All guests may be required to show ID to purchase alcohol. Guests are not permitted to bring in alcoholic beverages from outside and may not leave with alcohol purchased inside MSG. Management reserves the right to refuse the sale of alcohol to any guest.

Alcohol sales will cease at the start of the fourth quarter for New York Knicks games and at the start of the third period for New York Rangers games.

Please be aware that it is the policy of MSG Sports and MSG Entertainment to require all guests who appear to be forty (40) years of age or younger to present a valid form of ID with proof of age in order to purchase alcoholic beverages at Madison Square Garden. Pursuant to applicable State law, we accept only the following forms of identification:

– A valid driver’s license or non-driver identification card issued by the United States Government, a State Government, Commonwealth, Possession or Territory of the United States or a Provincial Government of Canada

– A valid passport

– A valid U.S. military ID

Code of Conduct

– Guests shall be respectful of others around them.

– Guests shall avoid blocking the view of other guests.

– During some concerts, the artist may request that guests be permitted to stand immediately in front of their seats during the entirety of the performance. On those occasions, standing guests shall continue to be respectful of others around them and avoid blocking the view of other guests.

– Guests shall not interfere with the event, the performers or the athletes in any way.

– Guests shall refrain from using foul/offensive language, fighting, obscene gestures, throwing objects and engaging in other behavior detrimental to the experience of other guests.

– Guests shall not walk around in the seating area until there is a stoppage in play (during sporting events).  Televisions are placed inside each entrance so that you may enjoy the game while you wait for a break in play. Please stand at the bottom of the stairs and do not block the view of those guests who are seated.

– Guests shall not stand on seats or any other building structure.

– Guests shall not block the aisles.

– Guests shall not occupy a seat or remain in an area for which they do not possess a valid ticket, and shall provide their ticket upon request.

– As required by the City of New York, guests shall not smoke anywhere in Madison Square Garden.

– Guests who consume alcoholic beverages shall do so in a responsible manner.

– Guests are encouraged to report inappropriate or offensive behavior to an usher, security officer or guest experience representative.

– Guests shall comply with requests from arena staff regarding arena operational and emergency procedures.

The arena staff has been trained to intervene when deemed necessary and to use their best discretion to help ensure that guests who ignore the Code of Conduct do not interfere with other guests’ ability to enjoy an event. Guests who violate the Code of Conduct may be subject to ejection without refund and, to the extent their conduct constitutes a violation of law, may be subject to arrest. Season ticketholders may also be subject to having their season subscription revoked. We thank you for your cooperation.

In Case Of Emergency

Madison Square Garden is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for all our guests. If there is an emergency, please contact the usher, security officer or guest experience representative closest to you, or call the security office at 212-465-6799.

Handouts/Leaflets/Vending

The distribution of promotional items, flyers, handbills or printed materials is not permitted without written permission of Madison Square Garden. In addition, vending, peddling or product sampling is not allowed.

Protective Netting (Hockey)

During hockey games at Madison Square Garden, protective netting is hung above the glass behind both goals. This precaution limits the amount of pucks that leave the ice and enter the seating area. Although the netting adds an extra precaution, MSG reminds you to stay alert at all times.

Pucks

Pucks that go into the stands during hockey games may be kept by the patron who catches the puck. Please note that while protective netting is put in place at each end of the rink, pucks may still go into the stands. The hockey pucks are made out of 100% vulcanized rubber and are chilled. When these pucks go into the stands they can cause serious injuries, so please stay alert at all times.

Purchaser Covenants

By purchasing or otherwise acquiring a ticket to an event at an MSG venue, the purchasers and/or holders of such ticket covenant that, in acquiring the ticket, they are not excluded from entering the venue subject to any venue policy banning them from the premises.  The purchasers and/or holders of the ticket further covenant that they will not and do not intend to provide such ticket for use by any individuals excluded from the venue subject to any venue policy banning them from the premises. The purchasers and/or holders of such ticket further acknowledge that, if they have been excluded from the venue at any time prior to the date of the event to which such ticket applies, the ticket shall be deemed invalid for use by the excluded purchaser and/or holder or by anyone else excluded to whom the purchaser and/or holder provides the ticket.

Security

At MSG, we place the safety and security of our guests above all else. For that reason, we continuously assess and upgrade security measures across all of our venues.

Please plan ahead and allow yourself enough time to pass through security. Thank you in advance for helping us create a safe environment for you and our guests.

Smoking

In compliance with New York City regulations, there is no smoking, including electronic cigarettes, permitted anywhere in Madison Square Garden. This policy is strictly enforced. Violation of this regulation is grounds for ejection.

Prohibited Items

Prohibited Items

Items not permitted inside Madison Square Garden include (but are not limited to):

– Weapons, firearms, knives

– Laser pens

– Pepper spray/mace and other defensive devices

– Signs, banners, flags

– Selfie sticks

– Video cameras/recording devices (Does not include phones, but certain events may be designated “device free” events, and the “Device Free” Policy will apply)

– Professional cameras (including those with telephoto or zoom lenses)

– Outside food and beverage, including alcohol

– Hoverboards and skateboards

– Noisemaking devices, including cowbells, alarm devices and airhorns

Please note, the list of prohibited items may vary by event; please check the event page for the applicable event for more information. The list above provides examples only. Anything deemed inappropriate or offensive by MSG Entertainment or MSG Sports will not be permitted.

MSG Entertainment and MSG Sports reserve the right to modify, revise, discontinue or terminate these guidelines at any time with or without prior notice.

Please note that venue protocols and policies, event requirements, and government mandates are subject to change, so be sure to check your event detail page and these FAQs for the latest information prior to your event.