Madison Square Garden, commonly known as MSG is an arena situated in New York City. Renowned for its history and iconic status it serves as a venue, for hosting diverse events such as concerts, sports competitions, and live performances. Here are some quick facts about Madison Square Garden:
- Location: Madison Square Garden can be found in the center of Manhattan, at 4 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY 10001.
- Opening: Madison Square Garden in its iteration was unveiled on February 11, 1968. The first Madison Square Garden opened in 1879.
- Seating Capacity: The venue can hold around 20,000 people, for concerts 19,812 for basketball matches, and 18,006, for hockey games.
- Owner: Madison Square Garden belongs to the Madison Square Garden Company, which is, under the control of the Dolan family.
- Major Tenants: The venue is where the New York Knicks (NBA) and the New York Rangers (NHL) play their games. It is also the location, for the Big East Mens Basketball Tournament and many other college basketball matches, during the season.
- Iconic Events: Madison Square Garden has seen moments like the famous match, between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier in 1971 John Lennon's last live performance, in 1974, and a variety of WrestleMania spectacles.
- Concerts: The venue has been graced by performances from top artists like The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Elton John, and Billy Joel. In fact, Billy Joel holds the record for the most performances by any artist at MSG, with a monthly residency since 2014.
- Notable Features: Madison Square Garden features a distinctive cable-supported roof, which provides an unobstructed view for spectators. It also houses the MSG Sphere, an LED exterior display that wraps around the building.
- Accessibility: The venue is conveniently located near transportation situated above Pennsylvania Station (Penn Station) which is the busiest train station, in the United States and is serviced by Amtrak, New Jersey Transit, and the Long Island Rail Road.