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New York Fan Travel Guide
The city that never sleeps — home to the Yankees, Mets, Knicks, Nets, Rangers, and Giants. Madison Square Garden, Yankee Stadium, and Broadway make NYC the ultimate celebrity sighting capital. From courtside at MSG to late-night pizza at Joe's, every corner has a story.
New York Fan Travel Blueprint
FanTravel tracks 16 events and 12 fan-favorite local spots in New York — here's how to turn them into a fan trip:
- What fans can already use: 12 fan weekend ideas that could turn into huge weekends and 12 fan-favorite hotels, restaurants, bars, and things to do.
- Main event anchor: 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 11, 2026.
- Stay + eat core: 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge with Joanne Trattoria can frame your pre-event window.
- Night + recovery: 40/40 Club plus Flushing Meadows Fan Walk can round out day two.
Sample 48-Hour Fan Route
- Day 1 Arrival: Check in at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, settle near the event zone, and open your first local meal block.
- Day 1 Peak: Center the night around 2026 FIFA World Cup and then push into post-event fan energy at 40/40 Club.
- Day 2 Closeout: Use daytime space for Flushing Meadows Fan Walk, then finish with Joanne Trattoria before departure.
Celebrity Sightings in New York
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Hugh Jackman
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50 Cent
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Ralph Macchio
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Larry David
Larry David, the Seinfeld co-creator and Curb Your Enthusiasm star, is a passion
George R.R. Martin
George R.R. Martin, the Game of Thrones author, attends multiple Jets and Giants
Beyoncé
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Ethan Hawke
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Ben Stiller
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Chris Rock
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Spike Lee
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Robert De Niro
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Josh Brolin
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Casper Van Dien
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Jason Segel
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Matt Smith
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Daniel Brühl
The cast of HBO's The Franchise — Daniel Brühl, Himesh Patel, Aya Cash, and Bill
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Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan, co-stars of The Weeknd's Hurry Up Tomorrow film,
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David Byrne
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Amy Schumer
Amy Schumer was the celebrity guest judge on the 'Vogue' ballroom segment of Mad
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Spike Lee
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Robert De Niro
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Lady Gaga
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Rihanna
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Ben Stiller
Ben Stiller is one of the most reliably present celebrities at Madison Square Ga
Timothée Chalamet
Timothée Chalamet was born and raised in Manhattan, went to LaGuardia High Schoo
Tracy Morgan
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Bruce Springsteen
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Bad Bunny
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Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio has been a Carbone regular since chefs Mario Carbone, Rich Tor
Jennifer Lopez
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Yankee Stadium
New York, NY
Capacity: 46,537
Citi Field
New York, NY
Capacity: 41,922
Barclays Center
New York, NY
Capacity: 19,000
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New York, NY
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
New York, NY
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
New York, NY
Capacity: 23,771
Radio City Music Hall
New York, NY
Capacity: 5,960
Beacon Theatre
New York, NY
Capacity: 2,894
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New York, NY
Capacity: 1,500
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New York, NY
Capacity: 575
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Where to Stay in New York
Fan Stay
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
With Manhattan skyline views from its rooftop pool and bar, 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge is the most stylish way to experience New York from the Brooklyn side. The sustainably designed property draws a fashion, music, and sports creative crowd, and sits a short Uber from Barclays Center for Nets games and major concerts.
Fan Stay
The Mark Hotel
Ultra-luxury hotel on the Upper East Side, one block from Central Park and the Met. The Mark is the unofficial headquarters of Met Gala weekend, with celebrities getting ready in its penthouse suite — the largest hotel penthouse in the US. Jean-Georges Vongerichten runs the restaurant.
Fan Stay
The Plaza Hotel
A National Historic Landmark on Fifth Avenue at Central Park South, The Plaza has hosted presidents, royalty, and sports legends since 1907. Its Palm Court, Oak Room, and opulent suites make it the ultimate luxury base for fans attending events at MSG, just a short cab ride away.
Fan Stay
The Standard, High Line
André Balazs' glass-towered hotel straddling the High Line with the Boom Boom Room — NYC's most-photographed rooftop. Rihanna, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kendall Jenner.
Fan Stay
The Stanton Hotel
Centrally located on the Lower East Side, The Stanton Hotel puts fans within easy reach of Madison Square Garden and multiple transit lines to all of New York's major sports venues. The stylish rooms and rooftop bar make it a comfortable base for a sports-focused trip to the city. Staff are happy to recommend the best local sports bars for every team and sport.
Fan Stay
MADE Hotel
A design-forward boutique hotel in Manhattan's NoMad neighborhood, marketed to World Cup visitors — walkable to Penn Station for NJ Transit rail to MetLife and close to the Manhattan fan zones.
Fan Stay
Holiday Inn Express Bronx NYC - Stadium Area
Chain hotel near the 149th Street-Grand Concourse subway, a short ride from the stadium.
Fan Stay
Holiday Inn LaGuardia Airport at Citi Field
The closest full-service hotel to Citi Field, within walking distance of the ballpark, with an indoor pool.
Fan Stay
Hotel Indigo Flushing – LaGuardia
A 150-room boutique hotel in downtown Flushing, walking distance from the National Tennis Center. IHG is the Official Hotel Sponsor of the US Open, and the property sits near the 7 train and LIRR — the closest branded-hotel option to the courts.
Fan Stay
Hyatt Place Flushing/LaGuardia Airport
Contemporary hotel in downtown Flushing within roughly two miles of Citi Field, near the 7 train.
Fan Stay
Ink48, a Kimpton Hotel
A 222-room boutique Kimpton hotel at 11th Avenue and West 48th Street, about a 10-minute walk from the Javits Center, with city-and-river views and easy reach of Times Square.
Fan Stay
Opera House Hotel
Boutique hotel in a restored former opera house, about a mile and a half south of Yankee Stadium with easy subway access.
Fan Stay
Staypineapple New York
An artful Midtown hotel about a 10-minute walk from the Javits Center — a balance of convenience and value that keeps NYCC attendees near restaurants and nightlife after the show.
Fan Stay
The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection
A Marriott Autograph Collection boutique hotel in Midtown East. It is positioned for fans who want a Manhattan base — it has run a dedicated US Open package, and sits near Grand Central, where the LIRR runs direct to the venue.
Fan Stay
The Parc Hotel
Flushing hotel about a half-mile from Citi Field, with a rooftop bar overlooking Manhattan.
Fan Stay
YOTEL New York Times Square
A tech-forward hotel at 10th Avenue and West 42nd Street, about a five-minute walk from the Javits Center — compact 'cabin' rooms and an easy walk to Hell's Kitchen dining or a Broadway show.
Where to Eat in New York
Fan Eats
Joanne Trattoria
The Upper West Side Italian restaurant owned by Lady Gaga's parents, Joe and Cynthia Germanotta, opened in 2012 and named for Gaga's late aunt Joanne. Gaga is a part-owner.
Fan Eats
Nobu Downtown
The flagship of the global Nobu empire, co-founded by Robert De Niro, chef Nobu Matsuhisa, and producer Meir Teper. Originally opened in Tribeca in 1994 and now relocated downtown.
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Campania
A Dongan Hills Italian on Staten Island known for coal-fired pizza, handmade pasta, and a rooftop. Pete Davidson's documented favorite restaurant in his home borough.
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Crazy Pizza
Flavio Briatore's Crazy Pizza chain landed in SoHo in November 2024 with Heidi Klum as an investor and partner — pineapple-on-pizza enthusiast Heidi co-hosted the opening night.
Fan Eats
Joe's Pizza
The quintessential New York slice. Joe's Pizza in Greenwich Village has been serving perfectly thin, foldable pizza since 1975. A late-night celebrity favorite — Spider-Man was filmed eating here, and real-life celebs from Zendaya to Justin Bieber have been spotted grabbing slices. Cash only, no pretense, just great pizza.
Fan Eats
Magnolia Bakery (Bleecker Street original)
The 1996-founded West Village bakery that became globally famous after Sarah Jessica Parker's Carrie Bradshaw ate a buttercream cupcake outside it in Sex and the City Season 3, Episode 5.
Fan Eats
Sadelle's
Major Food Group's SoHo brunch destination — sister restaurant to Carbone, known for towering bagel-and-lox platters that became the go-to brunch table for Lopez and Ben Affleck.
Fan Eats
Sylvia's Restaurant
The undisputed 'Queen of Soul Food' in Harlem, opened by Sylvia Woods on Lenox Avenue in 1962. Sixty-plus years of fried chicken, cornbread, and Harlem culture under one roof.
Fan Eats
The Waverly Inn
Graydon Carter's moody West Village brownstone restaurant on Bank Street, hung with Ed Sorel murals, with a vine-walled garden — a longtime celebrity hideaway.
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Carbone
One of New York's most coveted reservations, Carbone in Greenwich Village serves elevated Italian-American cuisine in a retro-glamorous setting. A favorite of Zendaya, Drake, and A-list celebrities. Famous for the spicy rigatoni vodka and the veal parmesan. Reservations are notoriously difficult to secure.
Fan Eats
Catch NYC
Multi-level seafood hotspot in the Meatpacking District where every night feels like a Page Six party. Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Justin Bieber, The Weeknd.
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Elbow Room
Elbow Room near Columbus Circle is a popular game-day restaurant and bar that serves hearty American fare to Giants, Jets, and NFL fans on Sundays. The kitchen turns out solid burgers and loaded nachos that fuel fans through long afternoon slates of football. Multiple levels of seating and a lively crowd make it a great spot to watch out-of-market games.
Fan Eats
Emmett's on Grove
Emmett's on Grove Street in the West Village serves Chicago-style deep-dish pizza to a devoted crowd of Midwest sports expats and curious New Yorkers who fill the cozy space on Bears, Cubs, and Blackhawks watch nights. The bar's screens reliably show Chicago-market sports feeds, making it the most authentically Chicago sports bar experience available in Manhattan. Ordering the deep dish requires a 45-minute wait and is worth every second — the kind of fan sports bar that builds real community rather than just serving drinks.
Fan Eats
Keens Steakhouse
Operating since 1885 near MSG, Keens is one of NYC's oldest steakhouses, famous for its legendary mutton chop and a collection of over 90,000 churchwarden clay pipes on the ceiling. A top pre-game destination for Knicks, Rangers, and concert-goers heading to Madison Square Garden.
Fan Eats
Lucali
Cash-only BYOB pizzeria where Jay-Z and Beyoncé wait in line like everyone else for New York's best pie. David Beckham, Kim Kardashian.
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Mike's Deli (Arthur Avenue)
Legendary Italian deli on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx — New York's real Little Italy. Mike's has been serving enormous hero sandwiches, fresh mozzarella, and imported Italian goods since the 1950s. Ice Spice stopped by before her Yankees first pitch. A Bronx institution and a must-visit for authentic Italian-American food.
Fan Eats
Peter Luger Steak House
Brooklyn's legendary cash-only steakhouse since 1887, Peter Luger has held a Michelin star and is consistently ranked among the best steakhouses in America. Located in Williamsburg near Barclays Center, it's a favorite of athletes, celebrities, and steak purists visiting for Nets and Islanders games.
Fan Eats
Smorgasburg (Williamsburg)
America's largest open-air food market with 100+ vendors in Williamsburg serving everything from ramen burgers to Thai rolled ice cream — Brooklyn's tastiest weekend tradition.
Fan Eats
The Polo Bar
Ralph Lauren's clubby, wood-paneled restaurant where fashion royalty meets old-money glamour. Kim Kardashian, David Beckham, Jennifer Lopez.
Fan Eats
The Smile NYC
Tucked down a NoHo side street, The Smile is one of Manhattan's most reliably celebrity-frequented all-day cafés. The rustic Mediterranean menu, pressed brick walls, and easy vibe make it a favorite for industry lunches and pre-show fuel for guests in town for MSG events or Broadway runs. Drake, among others, has been spotted here during Toronto-New York visits.
Fan Eats
Friedman's Hell's Kitchen
A family-run American comfort-food restaurant near the Javits Center and a noted gluten-free pioneer with a dedicated fryer — a practical, allergy-friendly sit-down for the convention crowd.
Fan Eats
City Sandwich
A Hell's Kitchen sandwich shop named by CBS New York in its NYCC roundup — Portuguese-style sandwiches the guide calls 'worth the walk' from the convention.
Fan Eats
Court Deli
Classic Jewish deli serving the Bronx since 1936, two blocks from the stadium, known for hot pastrami.
Fan Eats
Hard Rock Cafe Yankee Stadium
American-fare restaurant and bar built into the ballpark at Gate 6, open before and after games.
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Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar
Cajun-style seafood restaurant within walking distance of the stadium serving seafood boils.
Fan Eats
Jongro BBQ
Opened 2015 — one of K-Town's most popular Korean BBQ destinations, two blocks from MSG.
Fan Eats
Los 3 Potrillos Restaurant
Casual Mexican restaurant on Roosevelt Avenue near Citi Field, within walking distance of the ballpark.
Fan Eats
missKOREA BBQ
K-Town's longest-running upscale Korean BBQ — three floors, 15+ years on 32nd Street within walking distance of MSG.
Fan Eats
Mustang Harry's and Tara Mor are the 7th Avenue post-show staples
Mustang Harry's at 352 7th Avenue is a 30-year-old Irish gastropub run by the Conroy brothers, two minutes from MSG's 7th Avenue entrance and a default pre- and post-show stop. Tara Mor, also steps from MSG and Penn, keeps its kitchen and bar running late every night for the post-show wave; together they anchor the 7th Avenue Irish-bar circuit.
Fan Eats
Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao
A Michelin Guide-recommended Shanghainese restaurant famous for its soup dumplings, in downtown Flushing minutes from the 7 train to the courts. It is a top pick in Queens dining guides aimed at US Open visitors.
Fan Eats
Park Side Restaurant
Longtime Corona favorite for classic Italian-American dining, a frequent pre-game destination for Mets fans.
Fan Eats
Roberta's pizza above Penn and The Dynamo Room for pre-show
Roberta's, the legendary Brooklyn pizzeria, runs a three-story outpost directly above Penn Station serving Neapolitan pies, ideal for a quick pre-show stop with no Strip-style trek. The Dynamo Room (a Penn Station grillhouse with a roving beef cart of aged steaks) and Piggyback (Asian-inspired with honey-butter gochujang wings) round out the more recent pre-MSG dinner picks from The Infatuation and Time Out.
Fan Eats
Shanghai You Garden
Flushing Chinatown restaurant known for its soup dumplings, about a 10-minute trip from Citi Field.
Fan Eats
SriPraPhai
A decades-old, widely acclaimed authentic Thai restaurant in Woodside with a large patio. It is the Flushing-bound stop highlighted in the Queens "Unofficial US Open Dining Guide," which steers fans along the 7 train line.
Fan Eats
White Bear
A tiny Flushing institution known for dumplings and its signature spicy wontons, served fast through window service. US Open dining guides name it a quick, cheap, high-quality bite before or after a session.
Best Bars in New York
40/40 Club
Jay-Z's flagship sports bar and lounge, originally opened on West 25th Street in Flatiron in June 2003 — 12,000 square feet of upscale sports-bar culture. Relaunched at a new NYC location after a 2023 closure.
Cafe Wha?
The legendary Greenwich Village basement club at MacDougal and Minetta Lane, opened by Manny Roth in 1959. The first New York stage for Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, and a young Bruce Springsteen.
Comedy Cellar
The basement comedy club in Greenwich Village that has been the New York comedy elite's drop-in stage since 1982, immortalized in Seinfeld's 2002 documentary 'Comedian'.
Crane Club (Members Lounge)
Chef Melissa Rodriguez's 2024-opened Chelsea restaurant and members-only lounge that has quietly become the celebrity after-party of choice in NYC.
Madison Square Garden (Celebrity Row)
MSG's invite-only Celebrity Row — courtside seats valued at $4,000-$6,000 in the regular season and over $30,000 in the playoffs.
Foley's NY Pub & Restaurant
A Midtown institution near the Empire State Building, Foley's is a baseball-themed pub packed with autographed memorabilia, game-worn jerseys, and sports history on every wall. Known as NYC's ultimate baseball bar, it hosts watch parties and draws fans heading to both Yankee Stadium and Citi Field.
McSorley's Old Ale House
Open since 1854, McSorley's Old Ale House in the East Village is New York's oldest saloon and a mandatory pilgrimage for sports fans who want to drink where Abraham Lincoln, Babe Ruth, and John McEnroe have raised a glass. The bar serves only two types of beer — light and dark — and the walls are covered in memorabilia spanning 170 years of New York sports history, including boxing photos, Knicks programs, and Rangers pennants. It is the kind of place where the fan culture feels genuinely earned rather than manufactured.
Nevada Smith's
Nevada Smith's is New York City's most famous soccer bar, packing in passionate supporters for every major match day including World Cup and Champions League fixtures. The bar opens at ungodly early hours to catch European kickoffs, giving it an almost cult-like devotion among the city's soccer community. Scarves and jerseys of clubs from around the world line the walls.
Standings Bar
Standings Bar in the East Village is a beloved sports bar that caters to fans of every team with an encyclopedic selection of beers and wall-to-wall screens. It has long been a destination for fans of out-of-market teams to catch their hometown squad. The knowledgeable staff and lively crowd make it a genuine fan community hub.
The Stonewall Inn
A National Historic Landmark in Greenwich Village, the Stonewall Inn is the birthplace of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. Now a thriving bar with cocktails and live entertainment, it draws visitors from around the world and is a must-stop for fans exploring NYC beyond the stadiums.
Break Bar
A Hell's Kitchen novelty bar with a back 'throwing range' for smashing glass and electronics — host of an NYCC afterparty with cosplay, trivia and games, and on Bleeding Cool's official NYCC party list.
Smithfield Hall
A cavernous soccer-focused hall near Madison Square Garden with two bars and 26 TVs — the primary home for Manchester United and West Ham supporters and a magnet for every big match.
The Football Factory at Legends
New York City's de facto soccer headquarters — a multi-level bar off Fifth Avenue that is home to more than 30 supporter groups, with 20-plus screens and electric matchday atmospheres.
The Recovery Room Sports Bar
A neighborhood sports bar in Flushing with multiple screens, open very late. It is the rare watch-bar genuinely close to the National Tennis Center — US Open fans use it to catch matches they could not get tickets for, or to keep the night going.
A+ Roof Bar
Rooftop bar atop The Parc Hotel offering cocktails and skyline views, a short walk from Citi Field.
Banter Bar
A soccer-dedicated bar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn — an official NYCFC watch spot and a long-standing community hub for fans of clubs and national teams from around the world.
Bronx Drafthouse
Craft-beer bar and kitchen a block from the stadium with a wide rotating draft and bottle selection.
Gotham West Market
A food-and-drink hall about two blocks from the Javits Center, named by CBS New York among the best places to eat and drink near NYCC — ramen, quick-serve vendors and bars under one roof.
Hurley's Saloon
3-floor Irish pub in the Theater District since 1892 — known for one of the best Guinness pours in Manhattan. Rooftop patio.
Industry Bar
A well-known Hell's Kitchen bar that hosts geek-culture NYCC afterparties — including the recurring 'Geeks OUT' night of geeky drag, dancing and cosplay — and appears on Bleeding Cool's NYCC party list.
Magic Hour Rooftop
A large rooftop bar above the Moxy Times Square with skyline views and big screens. It hosts US Open watch parties and serves the Honey Deuce, drawing fans who want the New York rooftop experience alongside the tennis.
Mama's Backyard Cafe
The Corona home of Leo's Latticini, the deli that supplies Citi Field's Mama's stand, serving sandwiches and espresso.
Mercury Bar West
Established 1998 in Hell's Kitchen — 17 TVs and deep beer list. 15-min walk or short subway to MSG.
Pine Restaurant & Bar of Queens
Casual Italian-American restaurant and bar inside the Holiday Inn at Citi Field, the nearest sit-down bar.
Stan's Sports Bar
Long-running game-day bar directly across from Yankee Stadium, a traditional pre-game gathering spot.
Stout NYC (Flagship)
3-story 16,000 sq ft Irish pub directly across from MSG + Penn Station, open since 2005. 75-foot main bar, 25 drafts, 150+ bottles, 65+ Irish whiskies.
Stout NYC Penn Station
Steps from MSG's main entrance — 20+ beers on tap, 100+ bottles. Part of the Stout NYC group with a larger 35th Street flagship two blocks away.
The Standard Biergarten
A street-level outdoor beer garden under the High Line in Chelsea. During the tournament it shows full US Open coverage and serves the Honey Deuce — a reliable Manhattan spot to watch matches outdoors with a crowd.
Tír na nÓg Irish Bar & Grill
Opened 1998 directly across from Penn Station and MSG. 30-second walk, 34 draft beers, long Irish whiskey list, stays open later on event nights.
Tir na nOg Irish Bar & Grill (Penn Station)
Modern Irish bar 30 seconds from Penn Station. 34 draft beers, extensive Irish whiskey. Extended MSG event hours.
Yankee Tavern
Sports bar and grill operating since 1927, one block from the ballpark and packed with Yankees memorabilia.
Fan Attractions in New York
Things to Do
Flushing Meadows Fan Walk
The walk from the 7 Train's Mets-Willets Point station through Flushing Meadows–Corona Park to Citi Field passes the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center and the site of two World's Fairs, giving fans a compressed tour of New York's sporting and cultural ambition in about fifteen minutes. On days when the Mets and the US Open overlap in late August the park fills simultaneously with baseball and tennis fans, creating a uniquely New York collision of sporting worlds. The Unisphere, towering over the park entrance, has appeared in countless sports films and serves as the instinctive meeting point for Mets and tennis fan groups.
Attraction
Madison Square Garden
Billed as the World's Most Famous Arena, Madison Square Garden is the beating heart of New York sports fandom, where the Knicks and Rangers create some of the most electric atmospheres in their respective leagues. Catching a game at The Garden remains a bucket-list experience for fans worldwide, combining world-class sports with the energy of midtown Manhattan.
Attraction
Madison Square Garden All Access Tour
Experience the World's Most Famous Arena with the MSG All Access Tour. Walk the backstage corridors, see the Knicks and Rangers locker rooms, step onto the arena floor, and learn about the legends who have graced the Garden from Willis Reed to Mark Messier. Tours run daily year-round.
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Madison Square Garden Arena Tour
The World's Most Famous Arena has hosted everything from Muhammad Ali to Taylor Swift. MSG's guided arena tour takes fans through the corridors of history — visiting locker rooms, the Chase Bridge, and the famous blue tunnel. With Spike Lee's Knicks courtside seats the most famous in the NBA, the MSG tour is a bucket-list experience for any sports fan visiting New York.
Attraction
TCS New York City Marathon Fan Village
The TCS New York City Marathon's finish line in Central Park near Tavern on the Green is one of the world's great sporting spectacles for fans and runners alike, drawing over a million spectators who line the course from Staten Island through all five boroughs to cheer 50,000 runners every first Sunday of November. Staking out a spot at the finish line hours early and watching elite runners cross followed by thousands of emotional first-time marathoners is a profoundly moving sports fan experience that costs nothing. The surrounding Central Park fan village, with its food vendors and live music, turns the entire day into an outdoor sports festival unlike anything else in New York.
Things to Do
The High Line
Walk 1.45 miles of elevated park built on a historic freight rail line through Chelsea and the Meatpacking District — NYC's most innovative public space with art and skyline views.
Attraction
Yankee Stadium
The House That Ruth Built's modern successor in the Bronx is a cathedral to baseball history, where 27 World Series championship banners hang above Monument Park and the pinstripe faithful fill every seat with decades of expectation. Stadium tours reveal the Monument Park tributes to legends like Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and Derek Jeter up close.
Attraction
Yankee Stadium Tour
Go behind the scenes at the Cathedral of Baseball with a classic or premium guided tour. Visit Monument Park honoring legends like Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and Derek Jeter, explore the dugout, press box, and the New York Yankees Museum featuring 27 World Series trophies worth of history.
Things to Do
Billy Joel's 10-year MSG residency ended July 25, 2024
Billy Joel was named MSG's first-ever music 'franchise' in December 2013, alongside the Knicks and Rangers, and played one show every month from January 2014 until his 150th-lifetime / 104th-residency show on July 25, 2024. Across the run more than 1.9 million tickets were sold to fans from all 50 states and 120-plus countries, anchoring decade-defining MSG fan-travel culture.
Things to Do
LIRR added late-night trains specifically for post-MSG crowds
The Long Island Rail Road added two extra post-event trains from Penn Station on top of the late-night service it implemented in fall 2023, specifically so MSG crowds (Knicks, Rangers, concerts) can get back to Long Island after shows that end past 10:30pm. Penn Station sits directly under MSG, so the walk from your seat to your platform can be under 10 minutes.
Things to Do
MSG allows up to 22 by 14 by 9 bags, no clear-bag requirement
Unlike most NFL/MLB venues, MSG does not require clear bags. Bags up to 22 by 14 by 9 inches are allowed as long as they fit under your seat; laptops and tablets are permitted in compliant bags. MSG offers express no-bag entry lanes that move noticeably faster, and there is no on-site coat or bag check, so oversized bags must go back to the hotel.
Celebrity Guides for New York
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AOC
Travel to New York and Experience a Yankees Game with the AOC
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Babyface
Babyface Game 5 Anthem & Yankees Upset
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Spike Lee
Spike Lee in Love with Yankees Anywhere on the Road
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Tracy Morgan
Tracy Morgan's Love for the Yankees is No Joke
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Zendaya
Zendaya & Tom Holland's New York Date Nights
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Ice Spice
Ice Spice: The Bronx Girl's Guide to New York
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Spike Lee
Where Spike Lee fuels up on Harlem soul food before sliding into his $300K courtside seats at MSG.
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Spike Lee
Spike Lee's Favorite Sylvia's Restaurant After New York Yankees game at Yankee Stadium
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Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro's Favorite Nobu Downtown After Tribeca Film Festival (co-founder, annual)
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Jerry Seinfeld
Jerry Seinfeld's Favorite Comedy Cellar After New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden
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Lady Gaga
Where Lady Gaga refuels at her family's Upper West Side trattoria before headlining MSG.
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Rihanna
Rihanna's Favorite Carbone After Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (after-party)
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Sarah Jessica Parker
Sarah Jessica Parker's Favorite Magnolia Bakery (Bleecker Street original) After Sex and the City filming on Bleecker Street / SJP Collection store openings
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Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce's Favorite The Waverly Inn After Saturday Night Live cameo and after-party (Studio 8H, Rockefeller Center)
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Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce's Favorite The Polo Bar After Date nights around NYC (Polo Bar Nov 5, multiple Knicks adjacent appearances)
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Pete Davidson
Pete Davidson's Favorite Campania After Saturday Night Live cast (Studio 8H, Rockefeller Center)
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Ben Stiller
Where Ben Stiller films cinematic vertical phone footage of Knicks wins — Celebrity Row at MSG.
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Timothée Chalamet
Timothée Chalamet's Favorite Madison Square Garden (Celebrity Row) After New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden
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Tracy Morgan
Tracy Morgan's Favorite Madison Square Garden (Celebrity Row) After New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden
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Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen's Favorite Cafe Wha? After Five-night Bottom Line residency tied to 'Born to Run' release
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Jay-Z & Beyoncé
Jay-Z & Beyoncé's Favorite Crane Club (Members Lounge) After Met Gala 2026 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (after-party)
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Jay-Z
Jay-Z's Favorite 40/40 Club After New York Yankees game at Yankee Stadium
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Bad Bunny
Bad Bunny is so locked-in at Carbone he filmed a music video there with Al Pacino.
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Leonardo DiCaprio
Carbone has been Leonardo DiCaprio's NYC red-sauce home base since it opened in 2013.
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Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez's Favorite Sadelle's After Bronx hometown roots / Castle Hill upbringing
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Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum's Favorite Crazy Pizza After New York Fashion Week / Project Runway and AGT events in NYC
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Frequently Asked Questions About New York
Popular celebrity dining spots in New York include Joanne Trattoria, Nobu Downtown, Campania. See our full guide for more recommendations.
Visit our New York city guide for a complete list of sports teams, venues, and upcoming events.
Top-rated fan bars in New York include 40/40 Club, Cafe Wha?, Comedy Cellar.
Recommended fan stays in New York: 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, The Mark Hotel, The Plaza Hotel. All within easy reach of major venues.
Use our New York fan weekend ideas to connect top events with local hotels, bars, restaurants, and attractions.