Madison Square Garden allows bags up to 22 x 14 x 9 inches that fit under your seat. Fans enter through Chase Entrances A to D on 8th Avenue and 33rd Street, or the 7th Avenue Entrance through Chase Square, and your ticket shows the entrance for your seat. There is no re-entry, and no rideshare zone: get picked up on 7th or 8th Avenue between 31st and 34th Streets.
Which entrance should you use at Madison Square Garden?
Use the entrance printed on your ticket. It is matched to your seat. These are the public entrances on MSG’s own entrance map.
| Entrance | Where it is |
|---|---|
| Chase Entrance A | 8th Avenue, toward 31st Street |
| Chase Entrance B | 8th Avenue, toward 33rd Street. Has a CLEAR lane |
| Chase Entrance C | 33rd Street, toward 8th Avenue. Has a CLEAR lane |
| Chase Entrance D | 33rd Street, toward 7th Avenue |
| 7th Ave Entrance | Through Chase Square on 7th Avenue, between 31st and 33rd Streets. Accessible |
| Accessible entrance at 8 Penn | 33rd Street and 8th Avenue |
Wheelchair accessible entrances are on all sides of the building. The Box Office and will call are at 7th Avenue and 31st Street, open two hours before the event, with photo ID.
What bag can you bring to MSG?
Bags up to 22 x 14 x 9 inches are allowed if they fit under your seat. Anything larger is not. That is one of the more generous bag rules among big arenas, but the full list of prohibited items is on MSG’s FAQ, so check it if you are bringing anything unusual.
Where should you eat inside Madison Square Garden?
MSG lists every stand by the section it sits near. These are some of the highlights on each level.
| Level | Stands, by nearest section |
|---|---|
| 100 Level (Kalshi Concourse) | Mighty Quinn’s Barbeque and Carnegie Deli by 105, Daily Burger by 106 and 116, Pat LaFrieda by 107, Brooklyn Dumpling Shop by 108, Veselka by 109, Gluten-Free at The Garden by 112, Shah’s Halal by 114, Simply Vegan by 116, Paulie Gee’s Pizza by 117, TAO Sushi by 118, Fuku by 119 |
| 200 Level (Pepsi Concourse) | Prime Rib and Pat LaFrieda by 203, Mighty Quinn’s by 204, SeoulBird Korean BBQ by 210, Carnegie Deli by 219, Paulie Gee’s Pizza by 224 |
| Hyundai Bridge | Veselka and Chicken & Things by 304, Daily Burger by 305, Garden Melt by 319 |
For dietary needs, Gluten-Free at The Garden is near Section 112, Simply Vegan near 116, and Shah’s Halal near 114. In the Concerto app, House Map shows every stand, bar and restroom by section, and lists what is closest to your seat first.
Where are Guest Services, first aid and the nursing room?
All three are together on the 100 Level, the Kalshi Concourse, outside Section 117. Sensory bags are free at Guest Services with an ID. There are also guest experience booths outside Section 206 and on the Hyundai Bridge outside Section 328.
Can you leave MSG and come back in?
No. MSG has no re-entry, and leaving voids your ticket. Eat and bring what you need before you go through security.
Where does the stage sit for concerts?
On MSG’s concert seat map, the stage is in front of Sections 111 to 113. Layouts can change from show to show, so check your event’s own seat map.
How do you get home from Madison Square Garden?
MSG has no designated rideshare zone. Arrange pickup on 7th Avenue or 8th Avenue between 31st and 34th Streets. Penn Station is directly underneath the arena.
How do you plan your night at MSG?
Save your MSG show in Concerto. Your Night puts the bag rule, your entrance, the setlist and the ride home on one page, with a reminder on the morning of the show, and House Map finds the nearest food and restroom to your seat. It is free on iPhone and Android.
Going to a show on this list?
Save it in Concerto. Your Night puts the arena’s bag rule, entrances, parking and rideshare pickup on one page, with a reminder the morning of the show.
Frequently asked questions
What size bag can I bring to Madison Square Garden?
Bags up to 22 x 14 x 9 inches that fit under your seat. Larger bags are not allowed.
Which MSG entrance should I use?
The one printed on your ticket. Chase Entrances A to D are on 8th Avenue and 33rd Street, and the 7th Avenue Entrance is through Chase Square.
Can you leave MSG and come back?
No. MSG has no re-entry, and leaving voids your ticket.
Where do I get an Uber after a show at MSG?
There is no rideshare zone. Get picked up on 7th or 8th Avenue between 31st and 34th Streets.
Where is will call at Madison Square Garden?
At the Box Office on 7th Avenue and 31st Street. It opens two hours before the event, and you need a photo ID.
Sources
- MSG: Entrances
- MSG: Food and drink
- MSG: FAQs
- MSG: Accessibility services
- MSG: Concert seating map
- Concerto venue guide: Madison Square Garden
Written by Concerto. Venue rules are from each venue’s official sources, checked on the dates shown in its Concerto guide. Rules can change, so check your venue’s guide before you go. About Concerto
