Gathering outside MSG canceled due to Trump attending NBA Finals
5 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 9:20 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
President Trump’s attendance at Game 3 of the NBA Finals results in the cancellation of the watch party outside Madison Square Garden on Monday. NYPD officials decided that fans would not be allowed to gather due to security concerns. Previously, around 7,000 fans gathered outside the Garden for Game 2 on Friday. Instead, smaller watch parties at different locations throughout the city will take place. Security measures at the Garden will include TSA-style screenings and a strict no-bag policy for ticket-holders. Fans are advised to arrive two hours prior to tip-off for entry.
- •Trump attends NBA Finals Game 3 at MSG.
- •Outside watch party on W. 33rd St. is canceled.
- •NYPD cites security measures related to the Secret Service.
- •Fans directed to smaller, alternative watch parties.
- •Strict no-bag policy and screening procedures in place.
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- 10:02 PMYahoo Sports — Trump visit cancels Knicks MSG watch party for NBA Finals Game 3
- 9:27 PMESPN — With Trump at Game 3, NYPD scraps watch party
- 8:55 PMYahoo Sports — ‘He Ruins Everything’ – NBA World Rips Donald Trump As Knicks Cancel Watch Parties For Fans Outside MSG During Game 3
- 7:41 PMYahoo Sports — NBA Finals Game 3 watch party outside MSG canceled with Trump expected
- 6:36 PMNew York Daily News — Trump visit cancels Knicks MSG watch party for NBA Finals Game 3 Monday - New York Daily News
- 6:36 PMYahoo Sports — Trump visit cancels Knicks MSG watch party for NBA Finals game 3 Monday
"NEW YORK — President Donald Trump’s plans to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals means fans won’t be able to gather outside Madison Square Garden to cheer the Knicks on, NYPD officials decided Sunday. On Friday, an estimated 7,000 spectators flooded W. 33rd St. outside the Garden but revelers will have to take advantage of the multitude of smaller watch parties around the city for Monday’s game. ...
"President Trump’s plans to attend Game 3 of the NBA finals means fans won’t be able to gather outside Madison Square Garden to cheer the Knicks on, NYPD officials decided Sunday. On Friday, an estimated 7,000 spectators flooded W. 33rd St. outside the Garden but revelers will have to take advantage of the multitude of smaller watch parties around the city for Monday’s game. “There will be no ...
"Preparations are in full swing as President Donald Trump heads to Madison Square Garden to watch Game 3 of the NBA Finals. However, enhanced security measures for President Trump’s arrival to watch the New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs have led to the cancellation of watch parties directly outside Madison Square Garden, prompting some criticism from the NBA world.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 2:46 PMKnicks to Keep Strict Security Measures at Madison Square Garden for NBA Finals Game 4, Even If Trump Doesn’t Show Up
Although President Donald Trump was not expected to attend Game 4 of the NBA Finals, the Knicks will keep some of the strict security measures from Monday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 11:48 PMWill Game 3 of NBA Finals Be Delayed? A Look at How President Trump’s Arrival and Security Chaos May Impact Start Time
President Donald Trump will be in attendance for Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Monday night. With Trump’s impending arrival, there were a number of security measures that were put in place.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 10:02 PMTrump visit cancels Knicks MSG watch party for NBA Finals Game 3
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump’s plans to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals means fans won’t be able to gather outside Madison Square Garden to cheer the Knicks on, NYPD officials decided Sunday. On Friday, an estimated 7,000 spectators flooded W. 33rd St. outside the Garden but revelers will have to take advantage of the multitude of smaller watch parties around the city for Monday’s game. ...
- ESPNJun 7, 2026, 9:27 PMWith Trump at Game 3, NYPD scraps watch party
As part of enhanced security measures with President Donald Trump attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs on Monday night, there will be no watch party outside Madison Square Garden, the New York Police Department said on Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 8:55 PM‘He Ruins Everything’ – NBA World Rips Donald Trump As Knicks Cancel Watch Parties For Fans Outside MSG During Game 3
Preparations are in full swing as President Donald Trump heads to Madison Square Garden to watch Game 3 of the NBA Finals. However, enhanced security measures for President Trump’s arrival to watch the New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs have led to the cancellation of watch parties directly outside Madison Square Garden, prompting some criticism from the NBA world.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 7:41 PMNBA Finals Game 3 watch party outside MSG canceled with Trump expected
With President Donald Trump and mayor Zohran Mamdani expected to attend Knicks-Spurs Game 3, gathering outside arena scrapped for security reasons.
- New York Daily NewsJun 7, 2026, 6:36 PMTrump visit cancels Knicks MSG watch party for NBA Finals Game 3 Monday - New York Daily News
Revelers will have to take advantage of the multitude of smaller watch parties around the city for Monday’s game.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 6:36 PMTrump visit cancels Knicks MSG watch party for NBA Finals game 3 Monday
President Trump’s plans to attend Game 3 of the NBA finals means fans won’t be able to gather outside Madison Square Garden to cheer the Knicks on, NYPD officials decided Sunday. On Friday, an estimated 7,000 spectators flooded W. 33rd St. outside the Garden but revelers will have to take advantage of the multitude of smaller watch parties around the city for Monday’s game. “There will be no ...
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