Madison Square Garden
VerifiedStadium & Arena · New York, NY · Madison Square Garden
Home of the New York Knicks and New York Rangers. Also known as MSG, The Garden, Knicks arena, Rangers arena.
Bags of any type are allowed as long as they're under 22"x14"x9" — MSG doesn't require clear bags, unlike most major arenas.
Backpacks are permitted, which is unusual for a major arena. There's no bag check or coat check, so plan to keep whatever you bring with you.
Foldable strollers are permitted.
Source: ArenaCapacity.com, citing Madison Square Garden's official FAQ (April 2026) ↗There's no bag check or coat check at Madison Square Garden — plan to keep whatever you bring with you.
Source: ArenaCapacity.com, citing Madison Square Garden's official FAQ (April 2026) ↗Madison Square Garden has no on-site parking lot of its own — SpotHero is the official parking app for finding and booking nearby garage/lot spots ahead of time.
There's no officially designated rideshare zone at MSG; guests are directed to drop-off/pickup along 7th or 8th Avenue between 31st and 34th Streets (Lyft is MSG's official rideshare partner). Guests with a NYC Special Parking Permit for disabilities may park on specific surrounding streets under NYC DOT rules — out-of-state disabled placards/plates are not honored for on-street parking in NYC.
Source: Madison Square Garden official "Directions" page ↗Clear, soft-sided, empty plastic water bottles are permitted.
Source: ArenaCapacity.com, citing Madison Square Garden's official FAQ (April 2026) ↗Outside food and beverages are not permitted.
Source: ArenaCapacity.com, citing Madison Square Garden's official FAQ (April 2026) ↗Hard-sided coolers are not permitted.
Source: ArenaCapacity.com, citing Madison Square Garden's official FAQ (April 2026) ↗Personal cameras are fine; professional camera equipment is not permitted.
Source: ArenaCapacity.com, citing Madison Square Garden's official FAQ (April 2026) ↗Drones are prohibited.
Source: ArenaCapacity.com, citing Madison Square Garden's official FAQ (April 2026) ↗Only 9 item types have been independently verified for Madison Square Garden so far.
Not yet verified for Madison Square Garden: Medical Supplies & Equipment, Alcohol / BYOB, Cannabis / Marijuana, Breast Pumps & Nursing Supplies, Wheelchairs & ECVs, E-Bikes, Scooters & Hoverboards, Umbrellas, Noisemakers, Flags & Banners, Chairs & Blankets, Weapons, Vapes & Smoking, Costumes & Masks, Power Banks & Batteries, Pets & Service Animals, Re-Entry, Other — this doesn't mean it's unrestricted, just not researched yet.
Frequently asked questions about Madison Square Garden
What is the bag policy and size limit at Madison Square Garden?
Conditional. Bags of any type are allowed as long as they're under 22"x14"x9" — MSG doesn't require clear bags, unlike most major arenas. Backpacks are permitted, which is unusual for a major arena. There's no bag check or coat check, so plan to keep whatever you bring with you. Max size: 22"x14"x9".
Are lockers or bag storage available at Madison Square Garden?
Not Allowed. There's no bag check or coat check at Madison Square Garden — plan to keep whatever you bring with you.
What are the parking options and cost at Madison Square Garden?
Conditional. Madison Square Garden has no on-site parking lot of its own — SpotHero is the official parking app for finding and booking nearby garage/lot spots ahead of time. There's no officially designated rideshare zone at MSG; guests are directed to drop-off/pickup along 7th or 8th Avenue between 31st and 34th Streets (Lyft is MSG's official rideshare partner). Guests with a NYC Special Parking Permit for disabilities may park on specific surrounding streets under NYC DOT rules — out-of-state disabled placards/plates are not honored for on-street parking in NYC.
What is the water bottle policy at Madison Square Garden?
Conditional. Clear, soft-sided, empty plastic water bottles are permitted.
What is the outside food policy at Madison Square Garden?
Not Allowed. Outside food and beverages are not permitted.
Are coolers allowed at Madison Square Garden?
Not Allowed. Hard-sided coolers are not permitted.
Are strollers and wagons allowed at Madison Square Garden?
Allowed. Foldable strollers are permitted.
What is the camera policy at Madison Square Garden, and what equipment is allowed?
Conditional. Personal cameras are fine; professional camera equipment is not permitted.
Are drones allowed at Madison Square Garden?
Not Allowed. Drones are prohibited.
Is MSG the same place as Madison Square Garden?
Yes — MSG is a former or alternate name for Madison Square Garden. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is The Garden the same place as Madison Square Garden?
Yes — The Garden is a former or alternate name for Madison Square Garden. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is Knicks arena the same place as Madison Square Garden?
Yes — Knicks arena is a former or alternate name for Madison Square Garden. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is Rangers arena the same place as Madison Square Garden?
Yes — Rangers arena is a former or alternate name for Madison Square Garden. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.