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A visit to New York would not be complete without experiencing the thrill and excitement of an ice hockey match. Ice Hockey itself is one of the four major sports played professionally in the US and as such commands a large amount of interest. The top team in New York is the Rangers, which is also one of the most popular with tourists.
If you’ve been thinking about seeing a game on your next visit to New York, there’s no reason to hesitate and every reason to book your tickets today. This blog will give you a better idea of why the Rangers are a must-see as well as some of the technicalities involved with seeing a match.
Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden is an iconic arena having hosted some of the most memorable sporting events in History. What’s more, it’s located in the middle of Manhattan between 7th and 8th Ave, making it easy to get to if you are on vacation in New York. The stadium itself has a capacity of over 18,000, making it a raucous and enjoyable atmosphere every time a match is played.
Tickets
For those who are interested in purchasing ice hockey tickets in New York, it’s worth knowing that the season runs from early October to April, with some scope for matches past the end date if the team qualifies for the playoffs. Across the regular seasons there are 82 games, so plenty of opportunity to see the team in action if you are in NYC during the NHL season.
Pricing
In terms of pricing, this really depends on where inside the arena you wish to sit, the availability of the match you want to attend, and of course how much you want to spend. As a rule of thumb, the higher up or further away from the action, the cheaper the seats tend to be. Typically seats cost between $70 to $200 although there are sometimes cheaper seats available depending on what match it is.
Of course, there are also more expensive options such as box seats which can cost several thousand dollars if you really want to see the team in style. These tend to be taken by corporate customers rather than individuals, however.
Best Seats
For those just wanting to know where the best place to see the game is then the long sides of the ice rick are often cited as being a great area to view the action. Tickets in this section typically cost between $150 to $200. However, they are also in higher demand than cheaper seats, so it is always worth booking your Rangers tickets in advance.
Tickets in the “200” sections are cheaper and also give a good view of the action. These are better value if you are on a budget. Finally, some folks like to sit behind the goal and these tickets are also popular, although you won’t have as good a view of the whole match from here, compared to being further back.
