Knicks Plan Watch Party for N.B.A. Finals Game 5

The New York Knicks will host a watch party for Game 5 of the N.B.A. Finals outside Madison Square Garden on Saturday. This decision follows a prior dispute with the city and police department over increased security measures, which led to skipping a previous game event.

The Knicks have secured three victories in the seven-game championship series against the San Antonio Spurs. Winning on Saturday would mark their first title in over 50 years. Fan enthusiasm has resulted in some arrests and injuries to police officers amid celebratory clashes. However, most citywide celebrations have remained peaceful.

For Games 3 and 4 at the Garden, authorities established a ‘frozen zone’ around the arena with checkpoints for fan screening. A similar zone is planned for Game 5, but details on timing and scope remain undecided. The game, hosted in San Antonio, starts at 8:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Details on Attending Official Game 5 Watch Parties

Plaza33: This party outside the Garden requires tickets, with registration starting at 10 a.m. Saturday. Attendees must arrive by 8:30 p.m.

Radio City Music Hall: Tickets cost $10 and support the team’s Garden of Dreams Foundation. Sales start at 10 a.m. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Wollman Rink in Central Park: Admission is free, though registration is necessary starting at 10 a.m. Gates open at 7 p.m.

LinkNYC: Over 100 kiosks across the city will stream Game 5. Mayor Zohran Mamdani remarked that these would “turn our sidewalks into watch parties and our streets into celebrations. Knicks in Five.”

This story is developing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.