Madison Square Garden - Luxury Suite Guide
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Venue Basics
Opened: February 11, 1968
Seating Capacity: 18,006 for hockey games, 18,500 for professional wrestling, 19,812 for basketball games, 20,000 for concerts/shows and 20,789 for boxing matches. Madison Square Garden (MSG) features 97 luxury suites and 1,100 Club Level seats.
Address: Four Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY 10001 USA
Telephone: (212) 465-6741
Suites & Arena Overview
Madison Square Garden, located in New York, New York, is home to the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL), New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA), New York Liberty of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), St. John’s NCAA Division I men’s basketball team, and the NCAA Big East Men’s Basketball Tournament. When not in use by one of New York’s sports teams, the historic venue frequently serves as host to concerts and family shows.
Madison Square Garden – the oldest arena in the NHL and second oldest in the NBA – is owned and operated by The Madison Square Garden Company.
Madison Square Garden has decided not to sell its naming rights. The venue derives its name from the park (Madison Square) on which the previous two gardens were located. Notable events hosted at MSG include the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Democratic and Republican National Conventions, NBA Draft, NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals, visits by Pope John Paul in 1979 and Pope Francis in 2015, and The Fight of the Century – Ali v. Frazier – in 1971. Notable musical performers to play MSG include Elvis, Elton John, John Lennon, Led Zeppelin, Billy Joel, U2, Bruce Springsteen, The Grateful Dead, Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift.
Suite Seating Options
Total suites: 97
Individual suite capacity: 12-24
Total capacity of all suites: 1,900
Host to more than 200 events each year, Madison Square Garden offers a multitude of entertainment options. Many VIP seating areas and private luxury boxes are available only through annual or multi-year leases; others can be booked on a per-event basis. Madison Square Garden can accommodate groups and parties of various sizes. Suite types for sale and for rent include:
- Garden Level Suites (seat 14-22)
- Madison Level Suites (seat 12-18)
- Event Level Suites (seat 12-16)
- Lounges (seat up to 42)
Six Madison Square Garden lounges – or “Party Suites” – are better suited to large groups, are often available for a single game (as opposed to full-season leases) and sometimes include food and beverage in the cost. See the arena’s suite seating chart. In addition to the listings publicly displayed on the SuiteHop Marketplace, we are often able to help clients secure both private and party suites through our offline network.
Private Rentals & Suite Ticket Prices
Premium full suite rentals for popular games and special events typically fall within the range of $5,000 to $30,000 depending on the size and location of the luxury box. The same suites for lower demand games and events can often be reserved for half the price. Individual suite tickets are comparably priced to seats in the Club sections or other desirable areas at Madison Square Garden.
Annual Suite Leases
Full-season and half-season leases are available directly from Madison Square Garden, beginning at $630,000 for a full-season lease and $380,000 for a half-season lease. Lease terms are offered for two, three, five, and seven year commitments. Suite owners with annual leases are generally allowed to buy additional non-suite tickets, as well as six barstool seats and four Standing Room Only (SRO) suite tickets per game.
Full-season leases typically include 44 Knicks games, 44 Rangers games, 18 Liberty games, 40-50 miscellaneous sporting events and 50-60 concerts and family shows. Half-season leases typically include 22 Knicks games, 22 Rangers games, 9 Liberty games, 20-25 miscellaneous sporting events and 25-30 concerts and family shows.
Renting a Madison Square Garden Suite Through SuiteHop
Pricing on SuiteHop is market-based, with suite owners determining the price at which they choose to list. The list price is a reflection of availability, the popularity of the event, the exact location of the suite, whether or not catering and parking passes are included, and the suite owner’s choice of selling their suite in its entirety or by the individual seat, among other factors.
Benefits of buying through SuiteHop may include...- access to suites that are not otherwise available elsewhere, including when the event is sold out,
- ability to purchase individual tickets within suites,
- market-based pricing can be below box office pricing,
- transparent, real-time online pricing and ordering, and,
- availability of full event planning services including ticket distribution, RSVP/invitation management, celebrity appearances, branded promotional/gift items, dedicated in-suite concierge service, and more!
Renting a Madison Square Garden Suite Through The Venue
Pricing through the box office is determined by team and/or venue management. Suite pricing is not typically published online and often requires offline contact with a sales representative. Large “Party Suites” sometimes sell individual tickets as part of a shared environment, while private suites usually require purchase of the entire space.
Benefits of buying through the venue may include…- full year and multi-year suite leases only available through venue,
- venue pricing that is sometimes below marketplace pricing, and,
- a direct relationship with the venue for access to future promotions.
Suite Amenities & Design Features
Madison Square Garden suites are configured with extra wide, leather, theater-style seats and bar stools. A wet bar, refrigerator, and ice maker come standard in all suites as well as two high-definition flat screen televisions and local internet access. All suites are climate-controlled, with great views of the game or concert action. Suites at MSG also include private entrances, premium catering and sommelier service. Each Madison Square Garden suite is equipped with its own well-appointed private restroom. The iconic MSG ceiling is the only arena ceiling in the world that is concave, rather than convex.
Suite Access & Additional Meeting Spaces
In addition to the arena floor, Madison Square Garden offers a variety of meeting spaces for use during non-event times. Non-event day access to the suite as well as conference center space is available, with pricing based on the particular day of use and specific needs of the suite holder.
The Theater at Madison Square Garden, a 5,500 seat theatrical venue, is ideal for hosting staged events, concerts and large meetings. It can also accommodate 600 cocktail guests or up to 400 banquet guests. The 8,000 square-foot Theater Lobby at MSG has a seating capacity of 500 and five 42 inch flat-panel plasma televisions.
Suite owners, renters and guests are invited to enter their suite through special VIP entrance up to 60 minutes before the event and stay up to 60 minutes after the event. On event days, those holding suite tickets are also able to use Club areas throughout Madison Square Garden.
Catering & Concierge Services
Attendees at Madison Square Garden events may not bring outside food or beverages into the arena. Please see the venue’s Frequently Asked Questions page for complete details. Suite holders and guests have access to restaurants, bars, and concession stands throughout the arena, as well as a concierge and suite attendant. The Madison Square Garden staff operates its own food and beverage services. MSG features 80 concession stands, 17 restaurants, 10 bars and four beer rooms that serve 33 different types of beer, including 17 domestic and 16 imported beers.
Suite Parking
Madison Square Garden does not provide a designated parking area or valet parking for suite holders because it does not own, operate or have an affiliation with any parking facilities. It does however include contact information for 11 nearby parking facilities on its website (includes parking map).
In-suite Technology
Each Madison Square Garden suite is outfitted with two high-definition flat screen televisions and local internet access.
Bathrooms
Each Madison Square Garden suite is equipped with its own well-appointed private restroom. Resort style restrooms are also located throughout the Club Level.
Special Areas
Madison Square Garden features six unique clubs and lounges for VIP suite guests. Of note, the Delta Sky360 Club, a 10,000 square foot event space can accommodate up to 300 people. The Club includes a full bar, built-in food stations and high-top island tables. The exclusive Club Bar & Grill boasts a life-size Muhammad Ali replica near its entrance and commemorative photographs and sculptures of sports and entertainment celebrities throughout the space. The 3,900 square foot Club can accommodate 250 banquet guests or 300 cocktail party guests.
Additional Resources
Madison Square Garden Suite Listings on SuiteHop
Madison Square Garden on Wikipedia
Madison Square Garden Official Website
Madison Square Garden Official Luxury Seating Guide
Madison Square Garden Frequently Asked Questions
New York Rangers Official Website
New York Knicks Official Website
New York Liberty Official Website
St. John’s Men’s Basketball Official Website
