Madison Square Garden (MSG)
Madison Square Garden, often referred to as MSG or simply “The Garden,” is a world-renowned multi-purpose indoor arena located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.
Location and Address
MSG is situated between Seventh and Eighth Avenues, from 31st to 33rd Streets, directly above Pennsylvania Station.
- Address: 4 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY 10001, United States
- Coordinates: 40°45′2″N 73°59′37″W
Key Details
- Capacity: 19,500
- Owner: Sphere Entertainment Co.
- Architects: Charles Luckman Associates; Brisbin Brook Beynon Architects
- Field Size: 820,000 sq ft (76,000 m²)
- General Contractor: Turner/Del E. Webb
- Phone: +1 212-465-6000
Historical Background
Madison Square Garden has a rich history as the fourth venue to bear the name.
- First MSG (1879): Located at Madison Square on East 26th Street and Madison Avenue.
- Second MSG (1890): Built in the same location as the first.
- Third MSG (1925): Relocated farther uptown at Eighth Avenue and 50th Street.
- Current MSG (1968): Opened on February 11, 1968, above Penn Station. It is the oldest major sporting facility in the New York metropolitan area.
Renovations and Costs
MSG has undergone major renovations to improve its facilities:
- 1989-1991: First major renovation
- 2011-2013: Second major renovation
- Total Cost: Approximately $1.1 billion, making it one of the ten most expensive arena venues ever built.
Teams and Events
MSG is home to prominent sports teams and hosts various entertainment events:
- New York Knicks (NBA)
- New York Rangers (NHL)
- St. John’s Red Storm men’s basketball
- Former home of the New York Liberty (WNBA) from 1997 to 2017
Entertainment Hub
The arena regularly hosts concerts, boxing, mixed martial arts, wrestling, and family shows. It is also one of the busiest music arenas in the world in terms of ticket sales.
Cultural and Historic Significance
MSG has played a notable role in cultural and political events:
- Hosted Michael Jordan’s iconic “double-nickel” game in 1995
- Venue for memorable performances by artists such as Zucchero, Andrea Bocelli, and Eric Clapton
- Site of the infamous 1939 pro-Nazi rally attended by 20,000 people, depicted in the documentary A Night at the Garden
Notable Recent Events
- WWE’s Monday Night RAW: Featuring AJ Styles, Logan Paul, Jey Uso, Grayson Waller, CM Punk, and Seth Rollins in major matchups.
- Morgan Wallen’s Dangerous Tour: A sold-out two-night performance at MSG.
Contact and Visitor Information
- Box Office Phone Number: +1 866-858-0008
- Official Social Media Presence: Madison Square Garden actively updates event information via social media platforms for fans and visitors.
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