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SportCation IndexGrade A81.2/100Rank #6 of 53Trip Ready This Season

Index detail and methodology

Statistical Tier 5 · Simulated rank range #5–#6. The score combines published city-wide sports-weekend measurements; it is not a personalized trip estimate.

Stadium Sprawl6.8 miAvg. Distance

Venue-Cluster Hotel$269Sports Wknd / Night

2-Game Ticket Pair$560Median, est. incl. fees.

Peak Stack Weekend

Dec 25, 20263 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: Oct 17–Oct 18Walkable core: Midtown Manhattan (around Penn Station / Herald Square) / Downtown Brooklyn / Prospect Heights

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New York

NBANHLNFL

Detroit Pistons at Brooklyn Nets

Barclays Center · Fri, Oct 30 · 7:30 PM EDT

Edmonton Oilers at New York Islanders

UBS Arena · Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders at New York Jets

MetLife Stadium · Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PM EST

Edmonton Oilers at New York Rangers

Madison Square Garden · Sun, Nov 1 · 6:00 PM EST

Estimated trip cost US$1,682.50 per person

Party estimate US$3,365 · 2 adults · 1 room

Tickets for party US$2,160 · Hotel for party US$1,205

2026-10-30 to 2026-11-02 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.

Per-person amount is rounded from the party estimate.

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New York

NBANHL

Orlando Magic at Brooklyn Nets

Barclays Center · Fri, Nov 20 · 7:30 PM EST

Portland Trail Blazers at New York Knicks

Madison Square Garden · Sat, Nov 21 · 7:30 PM EST

Carolina Hurricanes at New York Rangers

Madison Square Garden · Sun, Nov 22 · 12:30 PM EST

Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks

Madison Square Garden · Sun, Nov 22 · 8:00 PM EST

Estimated trip cost US$2,717.50 per person

Party estimate US$5,435 · 2 adults · 1 room

Tickets for party US$4,230 · Hotel for party US$1,205

2026-11-20 to 2026-11-23 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.

Per-person amount is rounded from the party estimate.

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New York

NHLNBA

Calgary Flames at New Jersey Devils

Prudential Center · Fri, Nov 27 · 1:00 PM EST

Miami Heat at New York Knicks

Madison Square Garden · Fri, Nov 27 · 7:00 PM EST

Calgary Flames at New York Rangers

Madison Square Garden · Sat, Nov 28 · 7:00 PM EST

Atlanta Hawks at New York Knicks

Madison Square Garden · Sun, Nov 29 · 6:00 PM EST

Estimated trip cost US$2,672.50 per person

Party estimate US$5,345 · 2 adults · 1 room

Tickets for party US$4,140 · Hotel for party US$1,205

2026-11-27 to 2026-11-30 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.

Per-person amount is rounded from the party estimate.

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New York

NHLNFL

Nashville Predators at New York Rangers

Madison Square Garden · Fri, Dec 18 · 7:00 PM EST

Boston Bruins at New Jersey Devils

Prudential Center · Sat, Dec 19 · 12:00 PM EST

Cleveland Browns at New York Giants

MetLife Stadium · Sun, Dec 20 · 1:00 PM EST

Nashville Predators at New Jersey Devils

Prudential Center · Sun, Dec 20 · 7:00 PM EST

Estimated trip cost US$1,767.50 per person

Party estimate US$3,535 · 2 adults · 1 room

Tickets for party US$2,330 · Hotel for party US$1,205

2026-12-18 to 2026-12-21 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.

Per-person amount is rounded from the party estimate.

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New York

NBANFL

San Antonio Spurs at New York Knicks

Madison Square Garden · Fri, Dec 25 · 12:00 PM EST

New Orleans Pelicans at Brooklyn Nets

Barclays Center · Sat, Dec 26 · 6:00 PM EST

New England Patriots at New York Jets

MetLife Stadium · Sun, Dec 27 · 1:00 PM EST

Brooklyn Nets at New York Knicks

Madison Square Garden · Sun, Dec 27 · 6:00 PM EST

Estimated trip cost US$2,557.50 per person

Party estimate US$5,115 · 2 adults · 1 room

Tickets for party US$3,910 · Hotel for party US$1,205

2026-12-25 to 2026-12-28 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.

Per-person amount is rounded from the party estimate.

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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.

Distances are approximate straight-line miles from Madison Square Garden. Open a guide for transit, bags, and rideshare.

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Venue details

Capacity: 19,812Opened: 1968Architect: Charles LuckmanTenants: New York Rangers, New York Knicks, New York LibertyWikipedia
Capacity: 49,642Opened: 2009Architect: PopulousTenants: New York City FC, New York Yankees
Capacity: 41,922Opened: 2009Architect: PopulousTenants: New York MetsWikipedia
Capacity: 17,732Opened: 2012Architect: AECOMTenants: New York Liberty, Brooklyn NetsWikipedia
Opened: 2021Tenants: New York Sirens, New York Islanders

Getting there

Stored route times show their own starting point for each venue.

Madison Square Garden

From: Madison Square Garden

Walking <1 min(0.0 mi)Driving <1 min(0.0 mi)

Yankee Stadium

From: Madison Square Garden

Walking 2h 15m(7.0 mi)Driving 39 min(9.0 mi)

MetLife Stadium

From: Madison Square Garden

Walking 4h(17.0 mi)Driving 25 min(8.9 mi)

Citi Field

From: Madison Square Garden

Walking 2h 38m(10.4 mi)Driving 37 min(11.4 mi)

Barclays Center

From: Madison Square Garden

Walking 1h 33m(7.9 mi)Driving 40 min(6.7 mi)

UBS Arena

From: Madison Square Garden

Walking 7h 31m(43.8 mi)Driving 1h 19m(29.4 mi)

Teams

Every pro team in New York. Tap for schedules, overlaps, and away trip ideas.

New York GiantsNFL · MetLife Stadium

New York JetsNFL · MetLife Stadium

Brooklyn NetsNBA · Barclays Center

New York KnicksNBA · Madison Square Garden

New York IslandersNHL · UBS Arena

New York RangersNHL · Madison Square Garden

New York MetsMLB · Citi Field

New York YankeesMLB · Yankee Stadium

New York City FCMLS · Yankee Stadium

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Where to stay

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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