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Traditional Venues
Yankee Stadium
"The house that Ruth built" is one of the oldest ballparks in modern sports history. Its atmosphere of excitement can only be experienced firsthand. Yankee Stadium has been the scene of numerous college football games, several concerts and two papal masses. The stadium seats 57,545.
Madison Square Garden (MSG)
The world’s most famous arena has a long, storied history in the sporting and entertainment worlds. The Garden is the home of the New York Rangers, the New York Knicks, and the New York Liberty. Some notable events held there recently include the 1998 NBA All-Star Game, the Chase Championships (tennis), the Millrose Games (track and field) and the Prince Naseem Hamed/Kevin Kelley fight. The Garden can accommodate up to 20,000 people.
The Theater at MSG
The Theater, located within the structure of Madison Square Garden, has hosted a variety of events including Goodwill Games boxing and wrestling, the NFL draft and numerous concerts. The Theater can seat 5,600 spectators.
Shea Stadium
The longtime home of the New York Mets and the historic site of the Beatles’ first stadium concert, Shea Stadium seats 55,577.
The United States Tennis Center
The US Tennis Center, home of the US Open, comprises three stadia and more than 30 nonstadium tennis courts. The centerpiece is the largest tennis stadium in the world, Arthur Ashe Stadium, built in 1996. The state-of-the-art structure seats 23,000 fans and can be utilized for far more than just tennis. Arthur Ashe Stadium features fine dining, a top-notch media center and an abundance of posh luxury suites. The Center's two other stadia seat 10,000 and 3,500 spectators, respectively.
Universities & Colleges
New York City has a number of prestigious colleges and universities throughout its five boroughs. The Sports Commission will act as an intermediary with these institutions to make sure your event hits the mark. Two noteworthy examples of excellent athletics facilities include Alumni Hall at St. John's University, the 6,000-seat home of the Red Storm basketball teams, and Wien Stadium at Columbia University, a 17,000 seat stadium that hosts international track and field competitions, as well as all Columbia football home games.
168th Street Armory
The recently renovated 168th Street Armory is equipped to handle major indoor events on its 6-lane 200-meter Mondo-surface track.
Non-Traditional Venues
Many less traditional sites throughout New York City can be transformed to create exciting and unusual venues. For example, the city boasts some of the finest parks--with facilities that can be converted to your advantage. During the Goodwill Games, Wollman Rink in Central Park was transformed into a 3,000-seat beach volleyball arena.
Teaming up with your event coordinator, the Sports Commission will explore all options to help you produce a stellar event. With all of our wonderful venues, New York City can cater to your needs and offer the most unique and exciting venue for your venture.
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