The UFC Heavyweight title will be on the line on Nov 16 at Madison Square Garden New York when champion Jon Jones takes on Stipe Miocic in the main event. The matchup pits the greatest light heavyweight champion in UFC history against the greatest heavyweight champion in UFC history. Madison Square Garden, colloquially known as the Garden or by its initials MSG is a multi-purpose indoor arena in New York City. It is located in Midtown Manhattan between seventh and Eighth Avenues from 31st to 33rd streets above Pennsylvania Station. Here are top things to do at Madison Square Garden New York.
1. Experience New York Knicks Play in the Home Arena
Madison Square Garden is the home arena of the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The New York Knicks are one of the two NBA teams located in New York city the other team being Brooklyn Nets. Alongside the Boston Celtics, the Knicks are one of the two original NBA teams still located in its original city. The New York Knicks play the Milwaukee Bucks at Madison Square Garden on November 8, 2024. The New York Knicks will also play against the Brooklyn Nets on November 15, 2024.
2. Experience UFC 309 Jones Vs Miocic
The UFC returns to the Garden on Saturday, November 16 as Jon Jones defends his heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic in the highly anticipated main event of UFC 309. One of the greatest light heavyweights of all-time, Jon Jones is on his way to repeating that success in his new weight class, but to cement that claim, he has to get by the man considered to be the best heavyweight to ever do it, Cleveland’s Miocic. The Garden will also see a rematch that fans have been waiting for as former lightweight champion Charles Oliviera faces off against Iron Michael Chandler.
It's OFFICIAL! Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic at #UFC309 🔥 pic.twitter.com/IyYywRkdb9
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) September 15, 2024
3. Experience the New York Rangers in their Home Arena
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City and they compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern conference. The New York Rangers will be playing the Winning Jets at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2024. You can experience your favorite hockey team play at Madison Square Garden and take advantage of the advantage arising from playing at the home arena.
Jonesy with the set up + Cools deflects it. pic.twitter.com/QxWSw4SmFX
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) November 8, 2024
4. The Theater at Madison Square Garden
The theater at MSG is a versatile 5600 seat venue which has hosted major events for more than 40 years. Some of the biggest names that performed at the theater include Diana Ross, Elton John, James Taylor, Mary J Blige, John Legend, Ellie Goulding, Chris Rock, Bert Kreischer and Van Morrison among others. Apart from music and comedy performances the theater is known for sporting events and family shows including boxing matches, the NBA Draft, professional darts, “’Twas the Night Before…” by Cirque du Soleil, “A Christmas Story – The Musical,” “Elf The Musical,” “Paw Patrol Live!,” “Sesame Street Live!,” and other special events such as The Daytime Emmys, tapings of “Wheel of Fortune” and auditions for “America’s Got Talent.”
YouTube Theater has 6,000 seats and The Theater at MSG has 5,600 seats.
— 𝑺𝒚𝒂 (@sembilan___tiga) October 29, 2024
All venue has theater style 👌 pic.twitter.com/DN5oeiJckw
Uncover the secrets that have made the Garden the epicenter of sports and entertainment, gaining access to backstage areas, luxury suites, and live events. With something happening year-round, each visit promises surprises and a chance to imagine the roar of the crowd from every angle.
