MSG to host Knicks Game 5 watch party: What to know
Gothamist • • sports
Key Points:
- Madison Square Garden will host an outdoor watch party for Game 5 of the NBA Finals at Plaza33, allowing up to 3,000 ticketed fans to attend after the Game 4 event was canceled due to security disputes.
- Attendees must pass NYPD screening, adhere to a strict no-bags policy, and remain within designated pens without re-entry if they leave; arrival begins at 6:30 p.m., with all fans required to be in place by 8:30 p.m.
- A "frozen zone" around the arena will be enforced from 4 p.m., restricting access to those with tickets or authorized reasons, and Penn Station travelers will be rerouted through Moynihan Train Hall or Grand Central starting at 8:30 p.m.
- The Game 5 watch party follows a public disagreement between MSG owner James Dolan and Mayor Zohran Mamdani over Game 4, which led to the cancellation of the event and the NBA broadcasting the game on LinkNYC screens across New York City.
- Additionally, a free watch party will be held at Wollman Rink in Central Park, requiring pre-registration for fans wishing to attend.