Madison Square Garden Seating Guide
Where to sit & the best seats
“The Garden” · “MSG” · “The World's Most Famous Arena”
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Where to sit at Madison Square Garden
100 Level center-sideline (around sections 107–109 and 117–119)
Center, side-on and close — the most balanced view of the whole court or rink.
200 Level center sideline
Cheapest seats that still give a complete, central view of the floor.
Sections directly behind and beside a concert stage (west end)
Restricted or no view of the stage; frequently sold as restricted-view or withheld.
About Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden — 'The World's Most Famous Arena' — sits above Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan and holds roughly 19,800 for Knicks basketball, about 18,000 for Rangers hockey and up to ~20,000 for concerts. After its 2011–13 transformation, seating splits into the 100 Level (lower bowl) and the 200 Level (upper bowl), joined by MSG's signature Chase Bridges — two suspended seating decks that hang over the lower bowl. The best balance of price and view is the lower 100 Level along the sideline/center; the 200 Level is famously steep but offers the cheapest full-arena views.
The fourth Garden, a circular arena famous for its cable-suspended round roof and the ceiling-hung 'jump' scoreboard, extensively renovated between 2011 and 2013. It sits stacked directly above Penn Station in the middle of Manhattan.
Seating map
This is the map used for ticket sales at Madison Square Garden. Exact configuration varies by event.
How the venue is set up
NBA basketball (New York Knicks)
Center-court 100 Level sideline seats are the prime view; baseline 100 sections sit behind the hoops. The 200 Level is steep but gives a complete tactical overview. Courtside and the Delta Sky360 club are the premium floor experience.
NHL hockey (New York Rangers)
Center-ice 100 Level sideline seats are best; the glass/lower rows put you on top of the action but with a lower sightline. Upper 200 Level center gives the best read of play developing up the ice.
Concerts
End-stage setup (stage usually at the west end). The floor becomes GA standing or seated blocks; lower 100 Level sections facing the stage and the Chase Bridges are popular. Sections behind and immediately beside the stage are sold as restricted-view or withheld.
Boxing / combat sports
A spiritual home of boxing: a central ring with floor seats closest and most expensive, then 100 Level, then 200 Level. Lower-bowl center seats give the best ringside-adjacent views.
Seating levels explained
100 Level (lower bowl)Approx. sections 101–120
The lower seating bowl wrapping the floor — closest to the court, ice or stage.
Pros: Best proximity and atmosphere; center-sideline sections are the premium general view for sports.
Cons: In-demand and priciest non-premium seats; baseline/behind-goal sections are angled; front rows can sit below sightline of the boards/stage.
200 Level (upper bowl)Approx. sections 201–228
The upper bowl — MSG’s famously high, steep top tier.
Pros: Cheapest seats with a complete view of the whole floor; center 200 sections read the game best.
Cons: Notably steep and high — a long way from the action; corner and top-row 200 seats are the most remote in the building.
Chase BridgesSuspended end decks above the lower bowl
MSG’s unique pair of suspended seating bridges that hang over the lower bowl at each end.
Pros: A one-of-a-kind aerial vantage; head-on to an end-stage concert and a memorable perspective.
Cons: Steep and distant for sports; end-on rather than side-on; not for those uneasy with heights.
Premium clubs & suitesMadison Club, Lexus Level suites, Signature Level, Delta Sky360
MSG’s premium tiers and clubs, including the celebrity-favored courtside and club seats.
Pros: Best comfort, central sightlines, lounge/dining and in-and-out access — the marquee experience.
Cons: Premium pricing / membership; sold as packages rather than single GA seats.
Best seats at Madison Square Garden
Best overall (basketball/hockey)
100 Level center-sideline (around sections 107–109 and 117–119)
Center, side-on and close — the most balanced view of the whole court or rink.
Best value
200 Level center sideline
Cheapest seats that still give a complete, central view of the floor.
Best for concerts
Floor / lower 100 Level facing the stage; Chase Bridges for a unique head-on view
The floor and front lower-bowl sections are closest; the suspended bridges give a memorable head-on angle to an end stage.
Best for boxing
Floor seats and lower 100 Level around the ring
Central, close-to-ringside seats give the clearest view of the action.
Best premium
Delta Sky360 Club / Madison Club / courtside
Central, all-inclusive club and courtside seating with the best comfort and sightlines in the arena.
| For | Sections | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Best overall (basketball/hockey) | 100 Level center-sideline (around sections 107–109 and 117–119) | Center, side-on and close — the most balanced view of the whole court or rink. |
| Best value | 200 Level center sideline | Cheapest seats that still give a complete, central view of the floor. |
| Best for concerts | Floor / lower 100 Level facing the stage; Chase Bridges for a unique head-on view | The floor and front lower-bowl sections are closest; the suspended bridges give a memorable head-on angle to an end stage. |
| Best for boxing | Floor seats and lower 100 Level around the ring | Central, close-to-ringside seats give the clearest view of the action. |
| Best premium | Delta Sky360 Club / Madison Club / courtside | Central, all-inclusive club and courtside seating with the best comfort and sightlines in the arena. |
Seats to avoid & obstructed views
Sections directly behind and beside a concert stage (west end): Restricted or no view of the stage; frequently sold as restricted-view or withheld.
Top rows and corners of the 200 Level: Very steep and high, and the furthest from the action of any seats in the arena.
Chase Bridges for sports: Distant, end-on and steeply angled for basketball/hockey (better suited to concerts).
Baseline / behind-the-basket 100 Level for basketball: End-on angle makes the far end of the court harder to follow than center-sideline seats.
Accessibility & companion seating
Wheelchair-accessible and companion seating is available across the arena — on the 100 Level, 200 Level and within the premium clubs — along with transfer and aisle/limited-mobility seats. Assistive listening devices are available, and Guest Experience staff assist on arrival. Accessible tickets are sold through Ticketmaster’s accessible-seating path or MSG Guest Services; they sell out quickly for marquee Knicks/Rangers games and concerts, so book early. Confirm specifics for your event with MSG before booking.
Where: Accessible and companion positions are located on both the 100 and 200 Levels around the bowl, plus within premium club areas.
Food & drink at Madison Square Garden
The Garden's concourses lean on New York names, with Fuku chicken sandwiches, TopDog hot dogs and Mike's Hot Honey among the concession partners, alongside standard arena fare. A dedicated plant-based stand, the Impossible Grille, operates on the sixth-floor concourse during all events.
Outside food and drink, including water, are not permitted at any time; alcohol sales are limited to two drinks per customer per transaction, with ID required from anyone appearing 40 or younger.
Worth seeking out
- Fuku chicken sandwiches
- TopDog hot dogs
- Mike's Hot Honey
- Impossible Grille plant-based stand on the sixth floor
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Getting there
Transport
Directly atop Penn Station, giving unmatched access via the 1, 2, 3, A, C and E subways plus LIRR, NJ Transit and Amtrak. No visitor parking is needed given the transit density.
The area
In Midtown Manhattan on Seventh Avenue between 31st and 33rd Streets, near Herald Square, Macy's and the Hudson Yards district.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best seats at Madison Square Garden?
For Knicks or Rangers games, the 100 Level center-sideline sections (roughly 107–109 and 117–119) give the most balanced, close, side-on view. For concerts, the floor and lower 100 Level facing the stage are best, while the suspended Chase Bridges offer a unique head-on angle.
What is the cheapest seating at Madison Square Garden?
The 200 Level (upper bowl) has the most affordable seats and still offers a complete view of the whole floor — the center 200 sections are the best value. The upper bowl is steep and high, so center sections are worth the small premium over the corners.
What are the Chase Bridges at MSG?
The Chase Bridges are two suspended seating decks unique to Madison Square Garden that hang over the lower bowl at each end. They give a memorable aerial, head-on view — great for end-stage concerts, but distant and steep for basketball and hockey.
How steep is the 200 Level at MSG?
MSG’s 200 Level (upper bowl) is well known for being unusually high and steep. The views of the full floor are complete, but it is a long way from the action — fine for following the game, less so if you want to feel close.
Is Madison Square Garden good for concerts?
Yes — it’s one of the most famous concert arenas in the world. End-stage concerts are best viewed from the floor and lower 100 Level facing the stage; avoid sections behind or beside the stage, which are restricted-view or withheld.
Is there accessible and companion seating at MSG?
Yes — wheelchair-accessible, companion and limited-mobility seats are available on the 100 and 200 Levels and in the premium clubs, with assistive listening devices on request. Book via Ticketmaster’s accessible-seating path or MSG Guest Services, and book early for big games and concerts.
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Seating guideSources
- Madison Square Garden Seating Chart (official)
- Madison Square Garden — Wikipedia
- Madison Square Garden Seating Plan — ticket-compare
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