The Knicks were one of the original teams of the BAA, the league that became the NBA, and have always played in Manhattan. They have had three homes: the third Madison Square Garden on Eighth Avenue, the 69th Regiment Armory for many early games and, since 1968, the current Madison Square Garden above Penn Station.
Here is every home in order, with the years the Knicks played there, what made each one matter and what stands on the site today. Each arena with a ThrillZing guide links to it.
Every Knicks Arena, 1946 to Today
- New York
1946–1968The Garden on Eighth Avenue between 49th and 50th streets, which owned the Knicks from the start under rules set by arena managers. They played here until it closed in February 1968.
Today: Demolished in 1968–69; One Worldwide Plaza stands on the site
Stadium history →- 1946–1960
69th Regiment Armory
A National Guard drill hall between 25th and 26th streets. With the Garden's schedule full, the Knicks played many home games here in their early years, including several NBA Finals games.
Today: Still standing as a National Guard headquarters and event space
- 1968–presentCurrent home
Opened on February 11, 1968 above Pennsylvania Station and renovated in 1989–91 and 2011–13. The 1970, 1973 and 2026 title teams played here; it is the oldest arena in the NBA.
Visiting guide →
Knicks Arena FAQ
Where did the Knicks play before the current Madison Square Garden?
At the third Madison Square Garden, on Eighth Avenue between 49th and 50th streets, from 1946 until it closed in February 1968. Because the Garden’s schedule was crowded, they also played many home games at the 69th Regiment Armory from 1946 to 1960.
How many arenas have the Knicks had?
Three: Madison Square Garden III, the 69th Regiment Armory and the current Madison Square Garden. The Knicks’ first game ever, on November 1, 1946, was a road game at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto.
Why did the Knicks play at the 69th Regiment Armory?
The Garden owned the Knicks, but it also booked hockey, college basketball, boxing, the circus and more, so dates were hard to get. The armory, a National Guard drill hall, hosted Knicks games from 1946 to 1960, including several NBA Finals games.
Is the old Madison Square Garden still standing?
No. The third Garden closed in February 1968 and was demolished in 1968–69; One Worldwide Plaza now stands on the site. The 69th Regiment Armory is still standing and still used by the National Guard.
Where do the Knicks play now?
At Madison Square Garden in Midtown Manhattan, above Penn Station, their home since 1968. It seats 20,012 for basketball, and it is where the Knicks’ 2026 championship team played.