Want to cheer on Jalen Brunson and co? There’s a NY Knicks watch party for that.
After the excessive overcrowding outside of Madison Square Garden earlier this season — and in turn, practically all of Midtown — Central Park became the new watch party venue of choice as of Friday, May 23rd. However, it’s not the only locale across the city showing the game.
Considering New York Governor Kathy Hochul warned fans of playoff ticket scams and sitting next to Timothée Chalamet on Celebrity Row could cost an arm and a leg, we highly suggest taking a look at the free and low-cost locales showing the game. Bonus? There will be opportunities for free swag, snacks, and more fun.
If you don’t plan on traveling far from home, have a look at our favorite sports bars across NYC. Why not kick back in your neighborhood with a brewski, wings, and the game?!
NY Knicks watch party: where to catch the ECF
Heading out of the apartment for the game? Here are a few locations to consider as the Knicks and Pacers take the court:
MSG Arena Watch Party presented by Spectrum (*Inside* MSG)
- Note this option is not available for game 5 on May 29th
- Enter through Chase Square on 32nd St. and 7th Ave.
- Tickets are $10, and proceeds go toward the Garden of Dreams Foundation
- Get tickets online
Summerstage Watch Party (Central Park) presented by Chase
- Arrive from the East 69th Street entrance on 5th Avenue
- The event is free, but pre-registration is required. Fans must show confirmation at the gate
- Register online
World Trade Center Oculus (North Oculus Plaza)
- North Oculus Plaza, located at the intersection of Church and Fulton Sts.
- The event is free; pre-registration is not required, but encouraged
- Learn more online
To learn more about the watch parties throughout the duration of the Knicks’ run in the Eastern Conference Finals — which we hope will be right until the very end — visit the NBA website for further details.
If you’re interested in more news happening courtside, we’ll tell you why Justin Bieber is secretly fueling the Knicks’ playoff run. (Hint: he’s part of your favorite player’s pregame ritual.)