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Sports weekends in New York

Data-backed weekends, venue logistics, and the cleanest multi-game combos, all in one hub.

6 venues6 leagues4 upcoming weekends
SportCation Index72.3/100Elite#4 of 31SportCation-ready
Stadium Sprawl6.8 miAvg. Distance
Venue-Cluster Hotel$346Sports Wknd / Night
Prime Ticket$258Median Price
Peak Stack Weekend
Apr 3, 20264 Leagues overlap

Plan your weekend around real overlap windows, practical logistics, and venue-level details for New York. Start with Madison Square Garden and Yankee Stadium for transit, bag policy, and rideshare tips. See how New York stacks up in the SportCation Index.

City Snapshot

Leagues in town: NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, MLS, FIFAMajor venues: 6Next best weekend: Aug 7–Aug 9Walkable core: Midtown Manhattan (around Penn Station / Herald Square) / Downtown Brooklyn / Prospect Heights

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New York

MLBMLS

Atlanta Braves at New York Yankees

Yankee Stadium · Fri, Aug 7

Atlanta Braves at New York Yankees

Yankee Stadium · Sat, Aug 8

Atlanta Braves at New York Yankees

Yankee Stadium · Sun, Aug 9

New York City FC at New York Red Bulls

Red Bull Arena · Sun, Aug 9

Total Package

$1442 USD est.

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New York

NFLMLBMLS

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Preseason Game 1: New York Jets

MetLife Stadium · Fri, Aug 14

Vikings at Preseason Game 1: Giants

MetLife Stadium · Sat, Aug 15

Washington Nationals at New York Mets

Citi Field · Sun, Aug 16

Philadelphia Union at New York City FC

Yankee Stadium · Sun, Aug 16

Total Package

$1507 USD est.

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New York

MLBMLS

Toronto Blue Jays at New York Yankees

Yankee Stadium · Fri, Aug 21

Toronto Blue Jays at New York Yankees

Yankee Stadium · Sat, Aug 22

Chicago Fire FC at New York Red Bulls

Red Bull Arena · Sat, Aug 22

Toronto Blue Jays at New York Yankees

Yankee Stadium · Sun, Aug 23

Total Package

$1432 USD est.

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New York

NFLMLB

New York Giants at Preseason Game 2: New York Jets

MetLife Stadium · Fri, Aug 28

Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees

Yankee Stadium · Sat, Aug 29

Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees

Yankee Stadium · Sat, Aug 29

Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees

Yankee Stadium · Sun, Aug 30

Total Package

$1512 USD est.

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Venues

Stadiums and arenas at a glance. Tap a tile for the full guide, or expand a row for transit and bag policy.

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Getting around New York

New York City is a major sports hub with iconic venues. Yankee Stadium (MLB's Yankees, NYCFC) is in the Bronx. Citi Field (MLB's Mets) is in Queens. Madison Square Garden (NBA's Knicks, NHL's Rangers) is in Midtown Manhattan. Barclays Center (NBA's Nets) is in Brooklyn. MetLife Stadium (NFL's Giants and Jets) is in nearby East Rutherford, NJ.

Venue details

  • Capacity: 18,006Opened: 1968Architect: Charles Luckman AssociatesTenants: New York Liberty, New York Rangers, New York KnicksWikipedia
  • Capacity: 17,732Opened: 2012Architect: AECOMTenants: New York Liberty, Brooklyn NetsWikipedia

Getting there

Walk and drive times from the stay anchor to each venue.

Madison Square Garden

<1 min(0m)<1 min(0m)

Yankee Stadium

2h 10m(11.1km)29 min(14.5km)

MetLife Stadium

3h 51m(26.7km)18 min(13.7km)

Citi Field

2h 33m(16.6km)29 min(18.3km)

Barclays Center

1h 33m(15.3km)28 min(10.1km)

UBS Arena

7h 15m(72.2km)1h 1m(47.4km)

Location pulse

Venues and the stay anchor on a dark basemap (pins from published coordinates).

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Where to stay

Compare areas by venue access and transit before you book.

Midtown Manhattan (around Penn Station / Herald Square)

This area offers unparalleled centrality and direct access to Madison Square Garden, making it ideal for events there.

Best for:
This area offers unparalleled centrality and direct access to Madison Square Garden, making it ideal for events there.
Transit:
Direct access to Penn Station (LIRR, NJ Transit, Amtrak).
Venues:
Madison Square Garden
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Downtown Brooklyn / Prospect Heights

This area offers direct access to Barclays Center and is a major transportation hub, providing easy access to Manhattan and other parts of Brooklyn.

Best for:
This area offers direct access to Barclays Center and is a major transportation hub, providing easy access to Manhattan and other parts of Brooklyn.
Transit:
The Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center station is a major hub with access to subway lines 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q, R, W, and the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR).
Venues:
Barclays Center
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Long Island City (LIC)

Long Island City offers more affordable accommodation options compared to Manhattan, provides great views of the Manhattan skyline, and has a vibrant food scene.

Best for:
Long Island City offers more affordable accommodation options compared to Manhattan, provides great views of the Manhattan skyline, and has a vibrant food scene.
Transit:
Served by subway lines 7, N, W, E, M, G.
Venues:
Citi Field, USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
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Upper East Side

The Upper East Side is an affluent, safe, and quieter residential area.

Best for:
The Upper East Side is an affluent, safe, and quieter residential area.
Transit:
The 4 train provides direct service to 161 St-Yankee Stadium, with a commute time of approximately 15-25 minutes.
Venues:
Yankee Stadium
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Rankings & more hubs

See how New York ranks for multi-game weekends and venue density.

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