What Are The Best Seats For A Basketball Game At Madison Square Garden

Madison Square Garden is one of the most iconic arenas in not just the United States but in all of professional sports. "The Garden" is also one of eleven arenas that is home to both an NHL team (New York Rangers) and an NBA team (New York Knicks), and is one of the busiest arenas in North America. Our staff wanted to provide a thorough breakdown of the Madison Square Garden seating chart to help other fans decide where to sit before purchasing their tickets for New York Rangers and New York Knicks tickets.

The Madison Square Garden seating chart is extremely complex due to the high number of exclusive premium seating areas offered to fans. Madison Square Garden was a much easier arena for fans to navigate before receiving several renovations beginning in 2013.

Where To Sit At Madison Square Garden

We'll begin our breakdown with the 100 level or lower level seats.

100 Level

The lower level seats at Madison Square Garden consists of sections 101 through 105, 109 through 115, and sections 119, 120. The earliest rows of the lower level seats are considered club seats and are priced at a much higher price point. All of the lower level seats at midcourt/mid-ice will be club seats and distinct from the other lower level seats. There are 145 courtside seats available for New York Knicks games at Madison Square Garden and they are part of the J.P. Morgan Club as well as the Delta Sky360 Club (see below).

The New York Knicks use the bench in front of section 108. The visiting NBA team uses the bench in front of section 106. The New York Knicks player tunnel is located in front of section 105.

The New York Rangers use the bench in front of section 106. The visiting NHL team use the bench in front of section 108. The penalty box at Madison Square Garden is located in front of section 117. The New York Rangers shoot twice on the goal in front of section 112. The visiting NHL team shoots twice on the goal in front of section 102.

The number of rows in each section on the lower level of Madison Square Garden will greatly vary. Row 22 is as high as the rows will go. Also keep in mind that row 1 will not always be the first row in the lower level sections due to the high number of premium seating options that are available near the court/rink. Like Yankee Stadium, the best seats at Madison Square Garden are often held by corporations leaving the average fan priced out of the seats closest to the action.

200 Level

The 200 level seats at Madison Square Garden, also called the upper level seats, consists of sections 208 through 227. The seats on the 200 level are the most affordable seats at Madison Square Garden and is where you will find the average fan during Rangers and Knicks home games. Like the lower level, the most expensive seats on the 200 level depends on how close you sit to the center of the arena. The rows for the 200 level sections will always begin with row 1. How many rows there are in each section will greatly vary on the 200 level. However, row 25 is the highest the rows on the 200 level will go.

The steps leading up to the seats on the 200 level are no where near as steep as they were before Madison Square Garden's renovations circa 2013. The recent renovations drastically improved the line of sight for fans seated on the 200 level.

West Balcony

The West Balcony seats at Madison Square Garden include sections 317 through 323 and are located on the upper west end of the arena. There are three rows of seats in the West Balcony sections and they're labeled rows 1, 2, and BS3.

Gallery

The gallery seats at Madison Square Garden are located above the Lexus suite level and are the first two rows of seats in the 200 level sections. The 2^nd row of the gallery seats are bar stools and offers bar top seating during Rangers and Knicks games. The gallery seats are one of the smallest seating areas at Madison Square Garden and offer fans flat-screen televisions in the first row.

The Blue Seats

The Blue seats are located on the 200 level of Madison Square Garden and consists of sections 413 through 421. The blue seats have 7 rows of seats; the rows are numbered 1 through 7.

Club Seating

The club seats at Madison Square Garden can be found in virtually every section on the lower level but in various designated areas. For the sections on the side of the court/rink, the club seats will be each section's middle rows. The earliest rows of the club seats will come with access to the Club Bar and Grill area at Madison Square Garden. The perks for the club seats at Madison Square Garden include the following.

• In-seat waiter service during the game
• Priority access to the Club Bar and Grill which is open two hours before each game and up to an hour after each home game
• Upscale buffet food and drinks
• A la carte menu served at the bar
• Comfortable leather seats

If you'd prefer to sit in the club seats over the regular lower level seats, the best views can be found in sections 106 through 108 or 116 through 118.

Delta Sky360 Club

The Delta Sky360 Club is located on the lower level of Madison Square Garden and can be accessed by New York Knicks fans with courtside seats or New York Rangers fans with seats on the glass. The perks for the Delta Sky360 Club include the following.

• A VIP entrance into Madison Square Garden
• Coat check
• View of the players as they take the court
• View of the MSG Networks broadcast during the game
• In-seat waiter service during the game
• All-inclusive buffet food and non-alcoholic beverages
• Comfortable padded seats

For New York Knicks games, the Delta Sky360 Club courtside seats are located behind each basket.

J.P. Morgan Club

The J.P. Morgan Club is accessible for New York Knicks fans with courtside seats or New York Rangers with seats on the glass. The perks for the J.P. Morgan Club include the following.

• All-inclusive buffet food and non-alcoholic beverages
• A VIP entrance into Madison Square Garden
• Kosher food options available
• Coat check
• Private restrooms
• Access to the Delta Sky360 Club
• In-seat waiter service during the game
• Comfortable padded seats

The J.P. Morgan Club is located on the lower level of Madison Square Garden and is the venue's most premium seating option followed by the Delta Sky360 Club. For New York Rangers home games, J.P. Morgan Club seats are located next to both the penalty box and both team benches on the other side. For New York Knicks games, the J.P. Morgan courtside seats are located on the sides of the court. Director Spike Lee typically sits in the J.P. Morgan Club courtside seats located in front of section 116.

Suites

There are three levels of suites at Madison Square Garden; the event level suites, the Lexus level suites, and the Signature level suites.

Lexus Level Suite

The Lexus level suites are an extension of the lower level and can accommodate up to 24 people. The Lexus level suites are numbered 1 through 58 on the Madison Square Garden seating chart. The perks for the Lexus level suites include the following.

• Views of the game from inside the suite
• Private restroom inside each suite
• A designated suite attendant
• Each suite is equipped with an HD flat screen television
• Customizable branding wall
• Private entrance into Madison Square Garden
• Upscale catered food options
• Comfortable leather seats
• Bar top seating

Event Level Suites

The event level suites are located on the lower level of Madison Square Garden and are located at mid-ice for New York Rangers games. The perks for the event level suites include the following.

• Can accommodate up to 13 guests
• Event level tickets included
• In-suite bar service
• Upscale catered food options
• Each suite is assigned a suite attendant
• A private restroom is located inside each suite
• Private VIP entrance into Madison Square Garden
• Customizable branding wall
• HD flat-screen television inside each suite
• Comfortable leather seats

Signature Level Suites

The Signature level suites are suspended within the upper level of Madison Square Garden and are located just below the bridge level. The perks for the Signature level suites include the following.

• Can accommodate up to 21 guests
• Upscale catered food options
• A private restroom located inside each suite
• A private suite attendant is assigned to each suite
• Private VIP entrance into Madison Square Garden
• A flat-screen HD television is provided inside each suite
• Customizable branding wall
• Bar top seating
• Comfortable leather seats

The Lounges

The Lounges are located on the Chase Bridge Level and can accommodate up to 42 people. The Lounges are available for both New York Knicks and New York Rangers home games and feature bar top seating. The lounges have pre-arranged food menus; bar service, alcohol, and other food items may be purchased additionally. If needed, guests are able to purchase up to three lounges for groups as large as 126 people. Guests that rent a lounge are also provided a suite attendant for the duration of the game. The lounges are numbered as sections 301 through 309 on the Madison Square Garden seating chart.

Garden Lounge

The Garden Lounge is located on the 200 level of Madison Square Garden and is only available for New York Rangers home games. The area can accommodate up to 28 people and is ideal for office and social gatherings. The perks for The Garden Lounge includes the following.

• A personal TV at each seat
• Private restrooms
• Located on the end of the ice the New York Rangers shoot twice on
• Premium catered food options
• Alcohol is available at an additional cost

Chase Bridge

The Chase Bridge is located 94 feet above the playing surface at Madison Square Garden and is the most unique seating experience in the entire arena. The area is 233 feet long by 22 feet wide and features two rows of seats on both sides of Madison Square Garden. The Chase Bridge seats are grouped into two areas; Chase Bridge North (sections 310 through 316), and Chase Bridge South (sections 327 and 328).

The only downside to the Chase Bridge seating area is that the scoreboard cannot be seen from some seats in the second row due to the proximity to the rafters. For fans seated below the Chase Bridge, there is always the possibility that beer could be spilled on you during the game. We're not sure how often that actually occurs. There are 430 seats in the Chase Bridge seating area at Madison Square Garden.

Madison Club

The Madison Club is an extension of the lower level at Madison Square Garden. The perks for the Madison Club include the following.

• All-inclusive food and non-alcoholic beverages
• A VIP entrance into Madison Square Garden
• Coat check
• In-seat waiter service during games
• Private restrooms
• HD televisions are provided for every four seats
• Lounge seating
• Available for both New York Knicks and New York Rangers home games
• Has access to a private bar with alcoholic beverages
• Wide open space for standing room views of the game

The Loft

The Loft is the newest premium seating option at Madison Square Garden. The perks for The Loft include the following.

• 48 seats facing the action
• Lounge seating
• In-seat waiter service during games
• Private restrooms
• All-inclusive buffet food and non-alcoholic beverages
• Access to a private bar
• Flat-screen HD televisions are provided in the area

The Loft is the only premium seating option at Madison Square Garden that is available for all events including concerts, New York Rangers games, and New York Knicks games.

If you're interested in learning more about booking a premium seating area or suite at Madison Square Garden for a game, please visit MSG.com.

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