NBA Venue Guide
THE SEATING
GUIDE
Madison Square Garden — New York, NY
Data updated: 2025-26 NBA Season
Cheapest Section
$1+
Sections
5
Capacity
19,812
Madison Square Garden has a unique circular design with four levels: the 100-level lower bowl, the 200-level (including the Chase Bridge suspended over center court), the 300-level mezzanine, and the 400-level upper balcony. With 19,812 seats, it's a mid-sized NBA arena but the steep, vertical bowl makes it feel intimate and loud. The Garden's acoustics amplify crowd noise — when the Knicks are rolling, it's one of the loudest buildings in basketball.
Premium Seating Sections
Each section offers a distinct vantage point. Choose based on your priorities: proximity, comfort, atmosphere, or value.
Courtside / Floor Seats
$1,500 - $5,000+“The most famous courtside seats in basketball. Spike Lee's spot at the scorer's table is an NYC landmark. You're feet from the players.”
The Pros
- Iconic, celebrity-adjacent experience
- Closest possible view of NBA basketball
- Exclusive access to the Madison Club
The Cons
- Astronomically expensive — the priciest courtside in the NBA
- Extremely limited availability
- Low angle limits full-court perspective
Lower Bowl Sideline (100-Level)
$350 - $800“Elevated sideline seats with perfect sightlines. Close enough to hear the players and feel the energy.”
The Pros
- Best balance of proximity and perspective at MSG
- Great for watching plays develop
- Access to premium concourse food
The Cons
- Very expensive — Knicks command the highest prices in the NBA
- Baseline 100s are cheaper for similar proximity
Lower Bowl Baseline (100-Level)
$200 - $450“Behind the basket in the lower bowl. Great for dunks and fast breaks. Near the player tunnel.”
The Pros
- More affordable than sideline 100s
- Exciting angle for fast breaks
- Close to player entrance and bench
The Cons
- Far-end plays are harder to see
- Some seats have stanchion obstruction
Mezzanine (200/300-Level)
$150 - $350“Mid-level seats including the Chase Bridge (a catwalk of seats suspended directly above center court). The bridge is a unique MSG experience.”
The Pros
- Chase Bridge offers a one-of-a-kind aerial view
- Good sightlines at mid-tier pricing
- Less crowded concourse
The Cons
- Chase Bridge seats can feel vertiginous
- Some 300-level corners have restricted views
Upper Balcony (400-Level)
$80 - $175“The Garden's upper reaches. Steep and high, but the circular design keeps you above the court, not pushed back from it.”
The Pros
- Most affordable Knicks tickets (still pricey by NBA standards)
- Passionate, vocal fan section
- Full-court bird's-eye view
The Cons
- Steep climb to seats — the 400s are high
- Players are small from this distance
- The cheapest Knicks seats are still expensive
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