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Madison Square Garden guide: seating, bag policy and parking (2026)

In Madison Square Garden's Concerts layout, the stage is at one end, with floor sections A–F and 1–3 in front of it and seating sections in the 100s, 200s, 300s and 400s. Bags must fit under your seat and be no larger than 22" x 14" x 9", and the arena names SpotHero as its official parking app.

Checked Nov 2, 2026 against msg.com · Re-checked every 3 months

Seating

Simplified Madison Square Garden Concerts layout: stage at one end, floor sections A–F and 1–3, then the 100s, a narrow 300s ring and the 200sCF3BE2AD1STAGE107117112102211224217218204
Not to scale. Drawn from the official Concerts chart · Checked Nov 2, 2026 · Official seating charts ↗
  • Floor A–F and 1–3. A, B and C are nearest the stage; 1, 2 and 3 are farthest from it.
  • 100 level 101–120. 102 faces the stage from the far end; 111–113 are behind it.
  • 200 level 201–227. 204 is at the far end; 217 and 218 are behind the stage.
  • 300 level 301–328. On the chart, a narrow ring between the 100s and the 200s, all the way round.
  • Section numbers go up counter-clockwise. In the 100s, 200s and 300s they start at the far end from the stage.
  • 400 level: the chart also shows 413–420 at the stage end. They aren't drawn here.
  • Entrances: the arena's entrance map shows Chase Entrances A, B, C and D, the 7th Ave Entrance and the Lexus VIP North and South Entrances.
  • Your digital ticket says which entrance to use, based on where you sit.
  • Accessible seating: book it through Ticketmaster or with the Accessibility Services Department at 888-609-7599. Accessible entrances are at 8 Penn, on 33rd Street and 8th Avenue, and at Chase Square, on 7th Avenue between 31st and 33rd Streets.

The layout changes by show. Madison Square Garden publishes several seating layouts. The seat map on your ticket listing is the final word for your show.

Bag policy

Bags don't have to be clear, but they must fit comfortably under your seat, and bags larger than 22" x 14" x 9" are prohibited. All bags, whatever their size, are x-ray screened.

The arena asks guests to arrive early and travel light.

If your bag is too big: Madison Square Garden doesn't provide an area to check bags, coats or other belongings.

Not allowed: weapons, aerosol cans, signs, banners and flags, noisemakers, drones, outside food and drink, and professional cameras with telephoto or zoom lenses, among other items. The list may vary by event.

Checked Nov 2, 2026 · Bag policy on msg.com ↗

Parking

  • Official parking app: SpotHero, for nearby garages and lots.
  • Subway: the arena is directly above Penn Station. Take the 1, 2, 3, A, C or E train to 34th Street/Penn Station.
  • Bus: the M4, M10, M16, M34 and Q32 go to 7th Avenue/Penn Station.
  • Rideshare: Lyft is the arena's official rideshare partner. There's no designated rideshare zone; drop-off and pickup are nearby along 7th Avenue or 8th Avenue between 31st and 34th Streets.
  • Accessible parking: drivers with a New York City Special Parking Permit may park on the streets and avenues around the venue. New York City doesn't honor New York State, New Jersey, Connecticut or other out-of-state disability hangtags or plates for on-street parking.
  • Access-A-Ride: the stop is on 7th Avenue southbound, just north of 31st Street.
  • Madison Square Garden doesn't list parking prices on its site.

Checked Nov 2, 2026 · Directions and parking on msg.com ↗

Sources

Every fact on this page comes from Madison Square Garden's own site. We re-check them every 3 months.

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