Knicks cancel Game 3 watch parties due to security concerns
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 6:16 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
The New York Knicks have canceled popular watch parties outside Madison Square Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals, scheduled for Monday. This decision comes as security is tightened with Donald Trump in attendance, prompting a hard closure of the area. Fans expressed disappointment over the cancellation, criticizing the Knicks for not accommodating those unable to afford tickets. Many had attended watch parties for previous games, but with the anticipated crowds and security protocols, the Knicks announced fans will need to arrive two hours early for entry into the arena.
- •Game 3 is on Monday at Madison Square Garden.
- •Donald Trump’s attendance led to increased security.
- •Watch parties have drawn thousands for previous games.
- •Fan criticism highlights accessibility issues for affordability.
- 6:16 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks Cancel All Game 3 Watch Parties Outside MSG Due to Donald Trump’s Attendance
- 5:03 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks cancel popular watch parties for Game 3: ‘Very poor decision’
"The New York Knicks are just two wins away from ending a 53-year NBA championship drought. Monday’s Game 3 at Madison Square Garden will be the franchise’s first NBA Finals home game since 1999. The city has been electric since the series began. Thousands packed the streets outside MSG for Game 1 and Game 2 [...]
"With Donald Trump set to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday, the Knicks have canceled the popular watch parties outside of Madison Square Garden.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 6:16 PMKnicks Cancel All Game 3 Watch Parties Outside MSG Due to Donald Trump’s Attendance
The New York Knicks are just two wins away from ending a 53-year NBA championship drought. Monday’s Game 3 at Madison Square Garden will be the franchise’s first NBA Finals home game since 1999. The city has been electric since the series began. Thousands packed the streets outside MSG for Game 1 and Game 2 [...]
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 5:03 PMKnicks cancel popular watch parties for Game 3: ‘Very poor decision’
With Donald Trump set to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday, the Knicks have canceled the popular watch parties outside of Madison Square Garden.
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