Knicks watch party to be held at Bryant Park after NYC axed planned event outside MSG

Bryant Park has been added as an extra Knicks watch party location for Monday night’s NBA Finals Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs, it was announced early Monday.

The addition was made after the NYPD and Secret Service axed the planned watch party outside of Madison Square Garden due to heightened security requirements for President Trump’s planned attendance.

Bryant Park will serve as a Knicks watch party location for Monday night’s NBA Finals match-up, giving thousands of fans the chance to come together and watch the hometown heroes battle the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3. Rawf8 – stock.adobe.com

“These watch parties have become a celebration of New York City itself,” said Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

“From every borough and every neighborhood, this city has come together to cheer on the Knicks and share in a moment that belongs to all of us. That’s why we’re adding Bryant Park as an additional watch party location, so even more fans can be part of this incredible Knicks Finals run.”

The watch party will be free and open to the public, with a maximum capacity of 5,000 attendees. Registration in advance is required.

New York Knick’s fans outside Madison Square Garden during game 2 of the NBA Finals with the Knicks playing the San Antonio Spurs. Aristide Economopoulos for NY Post

Knicks watch parties will also be held at Central Park and Brooklyn Bowl so fans across the Big Apple can watch the team make their first run at an NBA championship since 1973.