Knicks watch party outside MSG canceled due to Trump’s planned attendance

NBAKnicks watch party outside MSG canceled due to Trump’s attendance A spokesperson for the NYPD confirmed to NBC News on Sunday that the decision was made in coordination with the Secret Service.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00New York Knicks fans celebrating outside MSG following the team's win against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday.Angelina Katsanis / Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 7, 2026, 3:49 PM EDTBy Doha MadaniNew York Knicks fans can cheer on their beloved team pretty much anywhere in the city’s five boroughs on Monday night — except outside of Madison Square Garden. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.The city’s iconic watch party outside of the arena has been canceled for Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs due to the planned attendance of President Donald Trump. A spokesperson for the NYPD confirmed to NBC News on Sunday that the decision was made in coordination with the Secret Service. “There will be watch parties at other locations,” the department said. “We are currently determining where they will be.” Trump told reporters last month after the Knicks advanced to the championship finals — the first time since 1999 — that he had been invited to attend their home games. 00:40Trump says he may attend Knicks' NBA Finals game00:0000:00“Great to see it,” Trump said. “The Knicks have really, they’ve really suffered for years.”The team’s official social media accounts announced a series of additional security measures for fans attending the game. Fans were asked to limit personal items as a strict no-bag policy will be enforced alongside a TSA-style screening procedure.Fans were also advised to arrive at least two hours before tip-off on Monday and to review the Secret Service’s list of prohibited items before entering the arena.Some of the Knicks’ most high-profile players were asked during Sunday’s media availability how they feel about Trump’s atte...