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Madison Square Garden area to close ahead of event security measures

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 11:19 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Madison Square Garden area to close ahead of event security measures
Summary

Madison Square Garden is set for a hard closure on June 5 as officials implement security measures in the surrounding area. There will be no vehicle or pedestrian access through the secured sectors of Midtown Manhattan, affecting the Seventh and Eighth Avenue corridors. These closures coincide with a busy period for transit in the area. Officials have announced that no watch parties will be permitted as part of these measures.

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  • •Hard closure around Madison Square Garden starts June 5.
  • •No vehicle or pedestrian access through the secured area.
  • •Seventh and Eighth Avenue corridors will be closed.
  • •No watch parties permitted during the event.
  • •Closures occur during a busy time for Midtown Manhattan.
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