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Madison Square Garden

New York Rangers · New York, USA

National Hockey League hockey arena active
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TurfNurd Score — Iconic venue
Based on capacity, historical significance and visitor interest
Team
New York Rangers
Capacity
18,006
Year Built
1968
Surface
ice
Indoor / Outdoor
indoor
Country

About Madison Square Garden

Madison Square Garden

Madison Square Garden stands as one of the world's most iconic entertainment venues, a legendary arena perched above Penn Station in the heart of Midtown Manhattan where countless historic concerts, sporting events, and performances have captivated audiences for generations. As the fourth incarnation of a venue whose name has been synonymous with New York spectacle since 1879, the Garden offers visitors a chance to experience big-league energy in an intimate setting, whether catching the Knicks or Rangers in action or witnessing world-class performers on the same stage that has hosted everyone from Elvis to Elton John. This is where New York City comes to celebrate, and stepping inside means joining a tradition of unforgettable nights that defines the city's cultural heartbeat.

Historic moments
1968
NHL All-Star Game
16,000 attendance
Other
1970
NBA Finals Game 7 (Knicks vs. Lakers)
19,500 attendance
Cup Final
1971
Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier I (Fight of the Century)
20,455 attendance
Other
1973
NBA Finals Game 5 (Knicks vs. Lakers)
19,694 attendance
Cup Final
1979
NHL All-Star Game
17,500 attendance
Other
1994
New York Rangers Stanley Cup Final Game 7
18,200 attendance
Cup Final
2014
Stanley Cup Final Game 5 (Rangers vs. Kings)
18,006 attendance
Cup Final
Score breakdown: Capacity 7p · Historic events 30p · League prestige 35p