Knicks' MSG Watch Party Returning for NBA Finals Game 5, Full Details Revealed

As the New York Knicks look to clinch their first championship in 53 years on Saturday night, the watch parties outside of Madison Square Garden will return.

The Knicks announced on Saturday morning three watch parties will be available to fans, including one outside of their home arena for up to 3,000 fans.

Fans have to register for the watch parties in Plaza 33 and Central Park, while the Radio City Music Hall event is selling tickets for $10.

There was fan frustration for the two games between the Knicks and San Antonio Spurs at MSG this week due to the lack of available watch parties. The Game 3 festivities outside of the arena were canceled due to increased security as a result of President Donald Trump attending the game.

In the hours leading up to Game 4 on Wednesday, New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Knicks governor James Dolan canceled a watch party outside of the arena despite the city approving a permit for the maximum-allowed 999 fans.

Mamdani did take steps to ensure Knicks fans could still see the game, including working with the NBA to have it broadcast across many public WiFi screens setup throughout the city.

Games 3 and 4 marked the first time the Knicks have hosted the NBA Finals since 1999. They won Game 4 in thrilling fashion, overcoming a 29-point deficit to earn a 107-106 victory over the Spurs to take a 3-1 series lead.

The Knicks can close out the series on Saturday night in San Antonio. It's safe to assume the streets of New York will be filled with spectators anxiously watching the two big screens located on opposite ends of Madison Square Garden to see if their team can pull it off.