There’s nothing quite like the Garden in spring.
That’s never been more true than these past few weeks when Jalen Brunson and the red-hot New York Knicks mounted a historic postseason run where they’ve won 11 consecutive games and earned themselves a spot in the 2026 NBA Finals.
However, watching Mike Brown’s club ball on TV only tells part of the story.
To actually see Brunson, KAT, The Warden, OG and Josh Barkley play in person at MSG is a whole different ballgame.
“Nothing compares to Knicks playoff energy,” Post social media guru and Knicks diehard Olivia Silio told us in an exclusive interview.
“The roar of the crowd, the fans jumping up and down after every shot, the celebrities hyping up the crowd, the MSG organist leading the chants, the announcer after every point. MSG makes you feel like you’re a part of history.”
Silio has attended a handful of games during this year’s improbable unbeaten stretch and, as a result, has had the good fortune to witness hoops history up close and personal at the Garden.
“When Landry Shamet hit the three to send Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals to overtime, the building felt like it was moving,” Silio smiled. “My ears were ringing for hours after I left The Garden.”
Yet, she believes the best is yet to come.
“I think the Finals are going to be surreal,” Silio predicted. “The City has been waiting for this moment for 27 years. If you thought the celebrations on Seventh Ave. were crazy before, you’re not ready for what’s to come. Win or lose, this series will be a part of the Knicks legacy forever.”
All that being said, Silio is a pragmatist and understands just how expensive tickets are to attend Finals games at Madison Square Garden.
On that note, she said “if you have the money, it’s totally worth going.”
Want Need to be there?
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about attending Knicks Finals games at MSG below.
New York Knicks playoff home game tickets
A complete calendar, including all announced Knicks NBA Finals home game dates and the best prices on tickets, can be found here:
| New York Knicks NBA Finals home game dates |
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| Game 3 Monday, June 8 |
| Game 4 Wednesday, June 10 |
| Game 6 Tuesday, June 16 (if necessary) |
Knicks playoff giveaways
Silio let us know that there are some perks to attending games at MSG.
“The first home game of the series, you’ll go home with a souvenir t-shirt, commemorating the game,” she said.
“Other games have ‘Always Knicks’ towels for fans to keep as well as interactive arena bracelets, used for light shows and hyping up the crowd. Another bonus is you may see your favorite actor, singer or athlete, rooting alongside you.”
Huge concerts at MSG in 2026
Not sure what to do once the final buzzer sounds on the 2025-26 NBA season?
MSG has you covered.
The legendary venue has booked a number of exciting acts to entertain audiences all summer long.
Here are just five of our favorites we can’t wait to see live.
• Bon Jovi (July 7-9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26)
• Earth, Wind, and Fire with Lionel Richie (July 11)
• Phish (July 22, 24, 25, 27, 29)
• RUSH (July 28, 30, Aug. 1, 3)
• J. Cole (Aug. 2, 4)
Want to see who else is Big Apple-bound? Check out this list of all the upcoming events at Madison Square Garden to find the show for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
