The New York Rangers have always played at Madison Square Garden, but not always in the same building. From 1926 to 1968 they played at the third Garden, on Eighth Avenue at 50th Street; since 1968 they have played at the fourth, above Pennsylvania Station.
Here is every home in order, with the years the Rangers played there, what made each one matter and what stands on the site today.
Every Rangers Arena, 1926 to Today
- New York
1926–1968The third Garden, on Eighth Avenue at 50th Street. Owner Tex Rickard's team, nicknamed Tex's Rangers, played its first game here in November 1926 and won Cups in 1928, 1933 and 1940.
Today: Demolished in 1968–69; Worldwide Plaza now stands on the site
Stadium history →- 1968–presentCurrent home
The fourth Garden, built over Pennsylvania Station and opened in February 1968. Renovated in 1991 and 2013. The Rangers won the 1994 Stanley Cup, their first since 1940, in this building's era.
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Rangers Arena FAQ
Where did the Rangers play before the current Madison Square Garden?
At the third Madison Square Garden, on the west side of Eighth Avenue between 49th and 50th streets. The Rangers played there from their first season in 1926 until February 11, 1968.
How many arenas have the Rangers had?
Two, both named Madison Square Garden: the third Garden (1926–1968) and the current, fourth Garden (1968–present).
Why did the Rangers move to a new Garden?
Demand for a newer, bigger arena grew in the 1960s as the Rangers sold out and the Knicks became more popular. The new Garden was built on the site of the old Pennsylvania Station and held its first event in February 1968.
Is the old Madison Square Garden still standing?
No. The third Garden was demolished between 1968 and early 1969. The site was a parking lot for years until Worldwide Plaza opened there in 1989.
Where do the Rangers play now?
At Madison Square Garden in Midtown Manhattan, shared with the Knicks. Opened in 1968 and renovated in 1991 and 2013, it seats 18,006 for hockey.