India, June 14 -- Madison Square Garden became one of New York City's busiest spots on June 13, 2026, as Knicks fans, FIFA World Cup supporters, and concertgoers filled the area around Penn Station. Large crowds gathered around Madison Square Garden and Penn Station as Knicks fans followed Game 5 of the NBA Finals and Brazil and Morocco supporters made their way to MetLife Stadium for a FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match. The crowd also led to a strong NYPD presence around the Garden and nearby transit hubs.

Madison Square Garden can hold about 19,800 fans for basketball games, although the number changes depending on the event setup. The New York Knicks were not playing inside the arena on June 13 because Game 5 of the NBA Finals against...