Named after US Founding Father and the fourth President of The United States James Madison, this multipurpose facility opened its doors at its original location in 1879.
In 1925, a newer Madison Square Garden was built at Eighth Ave and 50th Street, capable of accommodating sports such as basketball, hockey and political events. The current structure, located at Eighth Ave and 33rd Street, the site of the former Pennsylvania Station (Penn Station) opened in 1968.
Since that date two significant renovations – one in 1991 and most recently in 2013, brought state-of-the-art upgrades after a 3-year renovation. In addition to sporting events, The Garden or MSG has been a regular host to the the entertainment world’s top acts including Elvis Presley, John Lenon, The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, U2 and is the proud home of the Billy Joel Residency. It surpassed the 10-year milestone in January 2024. A first for any artist at The Garden.
1970 – New York Nicks NBA Championship
1971 – Fight Of The Century (Muhammed Ali vs Joe Frazier
1994 – New York Rangers Stanley Cup
