Venue Comparison
Madison Square Garden vs Barclays Center
Side by side: parking, seats, entry policies, and fan experience.
| Feature | Madison Square Garden | Barclays Center |
|---|---|---|
| Location | New York, NY | Brooklyn, NY |
| Capacity | 20,789 | 19,000 |
| Year Opened | 1968 | 2012 |
| Roof | closed | closed |
| Parking From | $60 | $35 |
| Transit Access | excellent | excellent |
| Clear Bag Required | — | — |
| Cashless | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Mobile Tickets Only | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Avg beer price | $18 | $16 |
| Avg hot dog | $10 | $9 |
| Avg burger | $22 | $19 |
| Avg water | $6 | $6 |
| Avg parking | $65 | $45 |
| ATM fee | $5 | $5 |
| Team shirt | $55 | $48 |
| Mobile ordering | ❌ No | N/A |
| Best For | NBA, NHL, Concert | NBA, Concert |
| Primary Teams | New York Knicks, New York Rangers | Brooklyn Nets, New York Liberty |
Madison Square Garden
Penn Station — every NYC subway & rail line.
Best sections
- 100s sideline
- Chase Bridges
Avoid
- 400s end-baseline
Barclays Center
Atlantic Av-Barclays — 11 subway lines + LIRR.
Best sections
- Centurion Club
- 100s sideline
Avoid
- 200s end zone