Madison Square Garden

An older NBA arena that was substantially renovated, standing as a historic rival venue for the Milwaukee Bucks.

Madison Square Garden in New York City is one of the oldest active NBA arenas, older than the BMO Harris Bradley Center was when the Bucks left it in 2018. Unlike the Bradley Center, Madison Square Garden was substantially renovated during its lifetime. It remains the home of the New York Knicks, a rival venue for the Milwaukee Bucks.

Quick Facts

Nickname

MSG
The Garden
The World's Most Famous Arena
The Mecca

Address

4 Pennsylvania Plaza

Location

Midtown Manhattan, New York City, U.S.

Groundbreaking

October 29, 1964

Opened

1879, 1890, 1925 (former locations), 11 February 1968 (current location)

Renovated

1989–1991, 2011–2013

Owner

Madison Square Garden Entertainment

Architect

Charles Luckman Associates, Brisbin Brook Beynon Architects

Facts from the source article.

Lore & Background

When the Bucks played at the BMO Harris Bradley Center, that arena was one of the oldest active NBA facilities by the end of their tenancy in 2018. Only Madison Square Garden in New York City and Oakland Arena in Oakland were older. However, unlike the Bradley Center, Madison Square Garden underwent substantial renovations during its lifetime. This contrast highlights the different paths the two arenas took: while the Bucks pushed for a new home, the Knicks invested in keeping their historic venue competitive. For Bucks fans, a game at Madison Square Garden represents a trip to a venue that has been a constant presence in the league, a place that has been modernized while the Bucks moved on to the newer Fiserv Forum.

Reader's Guide

Madison Square Garden is an indoor arena located in New York City. It is the home of the New York Knicks of the NBA. In the context of the Milwaukee Bucks, it is a rival venue. It was one of the two NBA arenas older than the Bucks' former home, the BMO Harris Bradley Center, as of 2018. The source specifically states that Madison Square Garden was substantially renovated during its lifetime, unlike the Bradley Center. This makes it a historic but updated facility where the Bucks play as visitors.