Looking for tickets?
See what's on now in sport.

There's a reason locals call it "The Garden." Madison Square Garden has been the loud, beating heart of New York's sports and music scene for half a century, sitting right in the middle of Manhattan above one of the busiest train stations on the planet. If your NYC trip lines up with a Knicks game, a Rangers night or a concert here, you're in for one of the most New York evenings you can have.

A first hockey game at Madison Square Garden is one of the best nights out in New York — fast, loud, and close to the ice. If you've never been to an NHL game, here's what actually happens on the night so nothing catches you off guard.

The New York area is one of the few places with three NHL teams within reach of the city: the Rangers, the Islanders, and the New Jersey Devils. For a visitor, the choice usually comes down to location and what kind of night you want, more than the standings. Here's how they compare.

The New York Rangers play their home games at Madison Square Garden, the same Midtown arena as the Knicks — which means a Rangers night is one of the most convenient sporting events a visitor can fit into a New York trip. Hockey at the Garden is loud, fast, and close to the ice in a way newer arenas can't match. Here's how to buy and where to sit.
See what's on now in sport.