Summer in New York City took on a whole new meaning when the Knicks reached the 2026 NBA Finals.
After completing a four-game sweep of the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals Monday night, the Knicks brought the NBA Finals back to Madison Square Garden for the first time since 1999.
The Knicks have nine days off before the series begins June 3, and will face either the San Antonio Spurs or the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Outside Madison Square Garden Knicks fans celebrate winning Game 4 of the Eastern conference finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers to advance to the NBA Finals on May 25, 2026. Aristide Economopoulos for NY PostThe Western Conference finals is tied at 2-2 heading into Tuesday’s Game 5.
The New York/New Jersey area is already going to be congested as one of the hosts of the World Cup starting June 11, with MetLife Stadium hosting the World Cup final on July 19.
There could be commuting chaos at New York Penn Station for fans on Tuesday, June 16 — when a potential Game 6 of the Finals could take place at The Garden on the same day France and Senegal will be playing a World Cup match at MetLife Stadium, which was temporarily renamed New York/New Jersey Stadium for the tournament.
If the NBA Finals reaches a Game 6, the Knicks will host their opponent at 8:30 p.m. ET.
Outside Madison Square Garden and New York Penn Station Knicks fans celebrate winning Game 4 of the Eastern conference finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers to advance to the NBA Finals on May 25, 2026. Aristide Economopoulos for NY PostThe France-Senegal matchup is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET.
Despite being hours apart, fans returning from the World Cup match and fans heading to a potential Game 6 could be in for a nightmare commute.
New York Penn Station and NJ Transit have made major changes for commuters.
A “We are New York New Jersey” banner is displayed at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on May 9, 2026 ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. AFP via Getty ImagesDuring the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium, New York Penn Station will restrict access for New Jersey Transit commuters for four hours prior to kickoff in order to safely accommodate the high volume of match-day travel.
New Jersey-bound trains from Penn Station will prioritize those who have World Cup match tickets.
New Jersey Transit advised commuters not attending a match to avoid traveling on match days unless travel is essential.
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Knicks fans flooded 7th Avenue outside of Madison Square Garden after New York’s 130-93 Game 4 clincher in Cleveland.
NYPD had their hands full as some fans climbed street lights, brought brooms to the pavement and stood on top of subway structures.
Jalen Brunson of the Knicks handles the ball during the game against the Cavaliers during Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals on May 25, 2026 in Cleveland. NBAE via Getty ImagesImagine just how raucous it would be with Knicks fans near New York Penn Station during the NBA Finals and the FIFA World Cup 2026.
