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Knicks host watch party as they approach potential NBA title

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 8:27 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Knicks host watch party as they approach potential NBA title

Summary

Madison Square Garden will hold a Knicks watch party on Saturday night for Game 5 of the NBA Finals, with over 3,000 fans expected. The gathering coincides with the Knicks being one game away from securing their first championship in 53 years. Mayor Mamdani has urged fans to celebrate responsibly, especially following chaotic scenes during Game 4. The NYPD will enforce crowd control measures, and ticket registration for the event begins at 10 a.m. Additional watch parties are set at Wollman Rink and Radio City Music Hall, with tickets priced at $10.

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By the Numbers

•Game 5 will be played in San Antonio at 8:30 p.m.
•3,000 ticketed fans will gather outside Madison Square Garden.
•Additional watch parties planned at two other venues.
•Mayor emphasizes responsible celebrations after previous chaos.

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8:27 PMYahoo Sports — Watch party for Knicks-Spurs Game 5 set; 3,000 fans expected to swarm Madison Square Garden

What they're saying

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NEW YORK — Madison Square Garden will host a Knicks watch party on Saturday night, with at least 3,000 fans expected to swarm outside the “World’s Most Famous Arena” to watch the potential NBA Finals clincher, officials said. Thousands more Knicks fans will be gathering throughout Manhattan and the five boroughs, with their team one game away from becoming NBA champions for the first time in ...
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