If you’re one of the many New Yorkers already counting the days until the Knicks are back, consider this your pre-season warm-up: Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart are bringing their fan-favorite live podcast event, The Roommates Block Party, back to Central Park this fall.
Following a sold-out debut last year, the second annual Roommates Show Block Party – Live from Central Park returns on Saturday, September 6th at 6 PM ET at Rumsey Playfield.
And it’s shaping up to be even bigger.
This year’s outdoor celebration will once again blend live podcasting, surprise celebrity guests, music performances, food, and all-around good vibes for basketball lovers and pop culture fans alike.
The 2025 lineup is set to include none other than Eli Manning, Ben Stiller, and a live performance by chart-topping artist Ferg, with even more surprise guests and Knicks teammates to be announced.
“New York showed out last season, and they showed up for us at the Block Party too,” Brunson shared in a statement. “So it only made sense to run it back. Year two is gonna be bigger and even more fun — we can’t wait to celebrate with everyone again.”
“The Block Party is one of our favorite days of the year,” added Hart. “There’s no better way to kick off the season than being out in the city with the fans.”
Tickets start at $79.99 and go on sale Friday, July 25th at 10 AM ET via RoommatesLive.com.
Fans can pre-register now — and considering last year’s 5,000-person turnout, they’re expected to sell out fast.
Attendees can expect food, drinks (yes, beer and wine included!), BODYARMOR hydration stations, and brand activations from premium partners like Tommy John, 1800 Tequila, and more.
Plus, an official after party powered by 1800 Tequila will keep the celebration going into the night.
Brunson and Hart’s chemistry goes back long before the Garden and sharing microphones — the duo became friends as college roommates at Villanova, bonding over basketball and a shared obsession with the movie Step Brothers.
Their podcast has since become one of the most entertaining listens in the sports world, with a mix of candid stories, humor, and heartfelt moments that have captivated the podcasting world.
Ready to run it back with them? You know where to be this September.
