OT: Madison Square Garden Renovations (Part VI)

[Dangleberry]

I didn't sit in my seats, but I sat in row 15 of 208 or 207 and it was fine. You could see 95% of the scoreboard and bridges weren't an issue.

 

[darrencp22]

So i'm curious about concourses. How is the one closest to the Blue Seats? Also, how easy is it to get to the other concourses? What's the best place to get good food and craft beer?

 

[dstoffa]

Row 5 is pretty good. Definitely better to be in the corner and be able to see than be closer to center with an obstructed view.

Well, I wish I was in Row 5 because then I could stand the whole game...

That being written, in 220 I am must closer to the boards. Out in 222, I was pushed further back for two reasons:
1. The higher row number.
2. The shape of the bowl and rink results in the 222 seats being further back when compared to 220.

I actually like these seats better. For some reason, look THROUGH the net is more appealing to me than looking into the net.

I probably would NOT want to be on the goal line...

Attached is the hatchet view from 222. This is NOT the aisle seat... That one is worse...


Cheers!
-Doug

 

[broadwayblue]

Well, I wish I was in Row 5 because then I could stand the whole game...

That being written, in 220 I am must closer to the boards. Out in 222, I was pushed further back for two reasons:
1. The higher row number.
2. The shape of the bowl and rink results in the 222 seats being further back when compared to 220.

I actually like these seats better. For some reason, look THROUGH the net is more appealing to me than looking into the net.

I probably would NOT want to be on the goal line...

Attached is the hatchet view from 222. This is NOT the aisle seat... That one is worse...


Cheers!
-Doug

Yeah, that's terrible. I'm in 221, just behind the goal line and I like the view from there. Being in Row 2 doesn't hurt either.

 

[MadHookUp]

I skimmed the thread and didnt see anything. Has their been any info on the ice quality? MSG is known for its horrible ice, and I believe I read that changes were put into place to improve the quality. Was curious if it was truly better, or too early into the season to make that call.

 

[alotlikehomer]

Seemed like the puck was jumping around quite a bit tonight, although maybe that is just an excuse for the many whiffs the Rangers had.

 

[CarlosDanger]

I skimmed the thread and didnt see anything. Has their been any info on the ice quality? MSG is known for its horrible ice, and I believe I read that changes were put into place to improve the quality. Was curious if it was truly better, or too early into the season to make that call.

Looked better to me than last year.. puck seems to sit a little better on the ice… but were not ground level so its never gonna be great.

 

[dubidubidu]

Last night was the first game up in my new seats in the bar stools at the top of 223. I actually really enjoyed them. We have our own basic concession stand and bar up there, a little ledge to put your drink and phone on, and nobody can get in your way. Even if people stand infront of you, as long as you stand on the little railing around the stool you have a completely unobstructed view of the ice. Yes the scoreboard is completely blocked, but the auxiliary boards makes up for it nicely. Only minor complaint was the time left on penalties was small and tucked into the players on ice section, so it was hard to find at first. Oh yeah, and the game was terrible.

 

[OKnumber25]

So i'm curious about concourses. How is the one closest to the Blue Seats? Also, how easy is it to get to the other concourses? What's the best place to get good food and craft beer?

I'm in 413. I go up to the West Balcony for beer. For food, try going down one level using the stairs in either tower and looking behind sections 216-219. You can get to the main concourses behind the 200s - sides of the rink - the same way, but they are very crowded.

 

[patnyrnyg]

Meant to post these last week, but here goes.

My seats are section 213, row 21

View from my seat when I am seated


View from back of 213


View from my seat when I am standing

 

[Jabroni]

Are the bridges distracting at all?

 

[darrencp22]

Is the media section of the bridge still blocked off?

 

[patnyrnyg]

Are the bridges distracting at all?

Not to me.

 

[Blueshirt Special]

Are the bridges distracting at all?

The big disaster that never was.

They are in fact a great and unique feature.

 

[Snow Soccer]

Looks like you can order food and merchandise with the new Rangers app and pick it up. It's also pretty easy to access all your tickets within it for mobile entry.

 

[Giglio NYR15]

The bridges arent a problem at all....that being said for a few bucks cheaper and an entire view of the crowd/arena and scoreboard I am glad I was able to move into the 400s a few years ago.. I still think blue seats row 1 and 2 are much much better than any of the upper 200s. Especially now that they put in all glass instead of railings like in the other parts of the arena.

 

[Baby Punisher]

Are the bridges distracting at all?

I don't think they are. I like them alot.

 

[JRinNYC]

Are the bridges distracting at all?

Luckily I'm on the 31st street (media) side, so people aren't allowed to walk on that side. I really like the scoreboard displays on the bridge.

 

[Ralphie Boy]

I was thinking of purchasing tickets in Section 222 Row 10 seats 8 & 9. Are there any issues with that location? Thanks.

 

[darrencp22]

Luckily I'm on the 31st street (media) side, so people aren't allowed to walk on that side. I really like the scoreboard displays on the bridge.

Can people walk at all on that bridge or are they simply prevented from going near the media?

 

[Baby Punisher]

Can people walk at all on that bridge or are they simply prevented from going near the media?

Cant go near media. There are food, bevrage & bathrooms up there which is great! No need to go to the lower concourse.

 

[darrencp22]

Cant go near media. There are food, bevrage & bathrooms up there which is great! No need to go to the lower concourse.

On the bridge?

 

[FOD]

We went to the Garden on an off-day. Told her we wanted to be on the 8th avenue end, facing the benches, and would take end-ice on the 8th avenue end.

Ended up in 220 (closer to 219, in the 5 row portion). Yeah, more in the corner, but a much better view of all the action moving up and down the ice. And I don't need to go through a stinking portal to get to my seats.

That's my section (5 row section in 220). Love those seats!

 

[Blueshirt13]

Given all the talk of seat locations in this thread, maybe we should start a season ticket thread and the OP can list where people from HF are sitting on a regular basis. Would make for some good in between period beer meet ups.

 

[Giglio NYR15]

Does anybody know what sections have access to the delta 360 club. My friend got tix thru work tonight and were in 115 row 4 right off the ice, but it said club seats. I want to know if Ill have a chance to see the players walk thru that glass thing where Al does the interviews.