Mayor Mamdani confirms Knicks watch party returns for Game 4
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 7:15 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that a ticketed watch party will take place outside Madison Square Garden for Game 4 of the NBA Finals. This follows the previous cancellation due to President Trump's attendance, which caused significant disruptions. With Trump reportedly not attending Game 4, the city has approved the event at Plaza 33, allowing fans to gather safely. Additional watch parties will also occur at locations like Wollman Rink in Central Park and the Brooklyn Bowl. The Knicks currently lead the series against the Spurs 2-1 after a loss in Game 3.
- •Mamdani confirms watch party for Game 4 at Plaza 33
- •Trump's absence allows for event resumption
- •Watch parties planned at other locations
- •Knicks lead the series 2-1
- •Event aims to create a safe celebratory atmosphere
- 7:15 AMYahoo Sports — NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani takes decision on Knicks Game 4 watch parties after ‘violence’ against Spurs fans
- 11:51 PMYahoo Sports — New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani says Knicks watch party outside MSG back on for Game 4
"NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani has approved a ticketed New York Knicks watch party for Game 4, but the announcement came with a firm warning after violence against San Antonio Spurs fans. The city is trying to protect the energy around the Knicks’ first NBA Finals run in decades without allowing the celebration to turn into another unsafe scene.
"New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that a Plaza 33 watch party outside MSG is back for Game 4 after Trump's attendance Monday forced it to move.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 7:15 AMNYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani takes decision on Knicks Game 4 watch parties after ‘violence’ against Spurs fans
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani has approved a ticketed New York Knicks watch party for Game 4, but the announcement came with a firm warning after violence against San Antonio Spurs fans. The city is trying to protect the energy around the Knicks’ first NBA Finals run in decades without allowing the celebration to turn into another unsafe scene.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 11:51 PMNew York Mayor Zohran Mamdani says Knicks watch party outside MSG back on for Game 4
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that a Plaza 33 watch party outside MSG is back for Game 4 after Trump's attendance Monday forced it to move.
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