Knicks NBA Finals Game 1 Watch Parties at MSG and Central Park

Police continue managing crowds and traffic near Penn Station during NBA Finals watch events.

Police continue to manage crowd and traffic near Penn Station amid NBA Finals watch events.

Police maintain order near watch parties, directing crowds and managing ambulance access at subway entrance.

Additionally, Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order that officially repeals bedtime so kids across the city can stay up late to watch the NBA finals.

Follow Staff Instructions: Listen to event staff and follow any instructions or announcements for a safe experience.

Stay Hydrated: Drink water throughout the night, especially with the excitement and heat.

Locate Exits: Familiarize yourself with the nearest exits and emergency services when you arrive.

Report Suspicious Activity: If you see something, say something. Report any suspicious activity or safety concerns to law enforcement immediately, and use the Citizen app to alert your community.

If you're attending a watch party tonight: Stay Aware: Keep an eye on your surroundings, especially in crowded areas.

After the NYPD had previously suspended the outdoor watch party at MSG following unruly crowds during earlier playoff rounds, the event is back on for Game 1 after a new permit was secured. Fans are encouraged to keep things safe so the city can keep celebrating all series long.

An official indoor watch party is being held inside Madison Square Garden tonight, with an outdoor watch party at MSG Plaza and a free viewing event in Central Park at SummerStage near 5th Avenue between 70th and 72nd Streets.

The New York Knicks make their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999 tonight, taking on the San Antonio Spurs at 8:30 p.m. ET. With thousands of fans expected at watch parties across the city, here's what to keep in mind if you're heading out.

Incident reported at New York.

Police continue managing crowds and traffic near Penn Station during NBA Finals watch events.

Police continue to manage crowd and traffic near Penn Station amid NBA Finals watch events.

Police maintain order near watch parties, directing crowds and managing ambulance access at subway entrance.

Additionally, Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order that officially repeals bedtime so kids across the city can stay up late to watch the NBA finals.

Follow Staff Instructions: Listen to event staff and follow any instructions or announcements for a safe experience.

Stay Hydrated: Drink water throughout the night, especially with the excitement and heat.

Locate Exits: Familiarize yourself with the nearest exits and emergency services when you arrive.

Report Suspicious Activity: If you see something, say something. Report any suspicious activity or safety concerns to law enforcement immediately, and use the Citizen app to alert your community.

If you're attending a watch party tonight: Stay Aware: Keep an eye on your surroundings, especially in crowded areas.

After the NYPD had previously suspended the outdoor watch party at MSG following unruly crowds during earlier playoff rounds, the event is back on for Game 1 after a new permit was secured. Fans are encouraged to keep things safe so the city can keep celebrating all series long.

An official indoor watch party is being held inside Madison Square Garden tonight, with an outdoor watch party at MSG Plaza and a free viewing event in Central Park at SummerStage near 5th Avenue between 70th and 72nd Streets.

The New York Knicks make their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999 tonight, taking on the San Antonio Spurs at 8:30 p.m. ET. With thousands of fans expected at watch parties across the city, here's what to keep in mind if you're heading out.

Incident reported at New York.

Police continue managing crowds and traffic near Penn Station during NBA Finals watch events.

Police continue to manage crowd and traffic near Penn Station amid NBA Finals watch events.

Police maintain order near watch parties, directing crowds and managing ambulance access at subway entrance.

Additionally, Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order that officially repeals bedtime so kids across the city can stay up late to watch the NBA finals.

Follow Staff Instructions: Listen to event staff and follow any instructions or announcements for a safe experience.

Stay Hydrated: Drink water throughout the night, especially with the excitement and heat.

Locate Exits: Familiarize yourself with the nearest exits and emergency services when you arrive.

Report Suspicious Activity: If you see something, say something. Report any suspicious activity or safety concerns to law enforcement immediately, and use the Citizen app to alert your community.

If you're attending a watch party tonight: Stay Aware: Keep an eye on your surroundings, especially in crowded areas.

After the NYPD had previously suspended the outdoor watch party at MSG following unruly crowds during earlier playoff rounds, the event is back on for Game 1 after a new permit was secured. Fans are encouraged to keep things safe so the city can keep celebrating all series long.

An official indoor watch party is being held inside Madison Square Garden tonight, with an outdoor watch party at MSG Plaza and a free viewing event in Central Park at SummerStage near 5th Avenue between 70th and 72nd Streets.

The New York Knicks make their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999 tonight, taking on the San Antonio Spurs at 8:30 p.m. ET. With thousands of fans expected at watch parties across the city, here's what to keep in mind if you're heading out.

Incident reported at New York.

Police continue managing crowds and traffic near Penn Station during NBA Finals watch events.

Police continue to manage crowd and traffic near Penn Station amid NBA Finals watch events.

Police maintain order near watch parties, directing crowds and managing ambulance access at subway entrance.

Additionally, Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order that officially repeals bedtime so kids across the city can stay up late to watch the NBA finals.

Follow Staff Instructions: Listen to event staff and follow any instructions or announcements for a safe experience.

Stay Hydrated: Drink water throughout the night, especially with the excitement and heat.

Locate Exits: Familiarize yourself with the nearest exits and emergency services when you arrive.

Report Suspicious Activity: If you see something, say something. Report any suspicious activity or safety concerns to law enforcement immediately, and use the Citizen app to alert your community.

If you're attending a watch party tonight: Stay Aware: Keep an eye on your surroundings, especially in crowded areas.

After the NYPD had previously suspended the outdoor watch party at MSG following unruly crowds during earlier playoff rounds, the event is back on for Game 1 after a new permit was secured. Fans are encouraged to keep things safe so the city can keep celebrating all series long.

An official indoor watch party is being held inside Madison Square Garden tonight, with an outdoor watch party at MSG Plaza and a free viewing event in Central Park at SummerStage near 5th Avenue between 70th and 72nd Streets.

The New York Knicks make their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999 tonight, taking on the San Antonio Spurs at 8:30 p.m. ET. With thousands of fans expected at watch parties across the city, here's what to keep in mind if you're heading out.

Incident reported at New York.

Police continue managing crowds and traffic near Penn Station during NBA Finals watch events.

Police continue to manage crowd and traffic near Penn Station amid NBA Finals watch events.

Police maintain order near watch parties, directing crowds and managing ambulance access at subway entrance.

Additionally, Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order that officially repeals bedtime so kids across the city can stay up late to watch the NBA finals.

Follow Staff Instructions: Listen to event staff and follow any instructions or announcements for a safe experience.

Stay Hydrated: Drink water throughout the night, especially with the excitement and heat.

Locate Exits: Familiarize yourself with the nearest exits and emergency services when you arrive.

Report Suspicious Activity: If you see something, say something. Report any suspicious activity or safety concerns to law enforcement immediately, and use the Citizen app to alert your community.

If you're attending a watch party tonight: Stay Aware: Keep an eye on your surroundings, especially in crowded areas.

After the NYPD had previously suspended the outdoor watch party at MSG following unruly crowds during earlier playoff rounds, the event is back on for Game 1 after a new permit was secured. Fans are encouraged to keep things safe so the city can keep celebrating all series long.

An official indoor watch party is being held inside Madison Square Garden tonight, with an outdoor watch party at MSG Plaza and a free viewing event in Central Park at SummerStage near 5th Avenue between 70th and 72nd Streets.

The New York Knicks make their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999 tonight, taking on the San Antonio Spurs at 8:30 p.m. ET. With thousands of fans expected at watch parties across the city, here's what to keep in mind if you're heading out.

Incident reported at New York.