Madison Square Garden is one of the largest sports complexes in the United States and beyond. It is one of the top 10 most expensive stadiums ever built in the world. There can be 20,789 people in the stands at the same time. Despite this, it is recommended to take tickets for events in advance, as they usually sell out quickly. In addition, prices increase as the announced date of the event approaches.
History of creation
The facility was created to organize not only sports, but also cultural events, so that residents and visitors of New York could have fun spending their free time here. Since its opening, it has changed 4 locations. The first complex on the corner of Madison Square was built in 1879. After 11 years, Madison Square Garden was demolished, and an indoor complex was built in its place to make it easier for viewers to watch shows or watch competitions, and cheer for their team. In 1925, a building was opened in the Hell's Kitchen area. Since 1968, the venue, also known as the Garden or simply MSG, has been operating on Eighth Avenue. The NBA Championship and the Stanley Cup have been and are being held here. Another attraction is associated with the "mecca" of wrestling, the home of the American professional wrestling promotion (WWE).
Short description
Madison Square Garden has all the necessary facilities for large-scale events. International boxing, basketball, hockey competitions, ice shows, as well as concerts by creative groups and show business stars, including Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Elvis Presley, Lady Gaga and others, are organized. Elton John has performed here more than 60 times, and the singer, pianist and composer has repeatedly called Madison Square Garden the most beloved venue on Earth. After the reconstruction, which was completed in 2013, new VIP boxes appeared, 2 bridges on the 10th floor that run parallel to the gaming club, and the GardenVision video club opened.
How to get
Madison Square Garden is located in the center of Manhattan above Penn Station, between 31st and 33rd Streets. Trains No1,2,3 are approaching, following the route, you need to get off at the "34th Street – Penn Station" metro station. "Buses" run near the arena: if you go to M34-SBS and M34A-SBS, the desired stop is "W34 St/8 Av", M7 and M20 stop at "7 Av/W 31 St". You can get here from New Jersey by way of the PATH train. There are garages and parking lots near MSG where you can park your car, but due to traffic and high parking prices, it is not recommended to arrive by car. But in any case, the choice of transport remains with the visitors. It's not uncommon to arrive at Madison Square Garden by taxi.
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