New York Knicks To Donate Finals Tickets To Underprivileged Youth

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At least 500 NBA Finals tickets will be donated by the New York Knicks organization to children who wouldn't otherwise be able to attend this type of event. The announcement comes on the heels of the Knicks win on Monday, solidifying their first visit to the NBA Finals since 1999.

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NY Knicks To Donate Tickets To Garden of Dreams Kids

On Wednesday May 27th, MSG Sports (Madison Square Garden Sports Corporation) announced that the New York Knicks are going to donate 250 tickets per home game (meaning at least 500) to the 2026 NBA Finals games at the Garden, and an additional 250 if Game 6 is necessary and subsequently played at MSG. The tickets will be given to families that are affiliated with the Garden of Dreams Foundation which brings 'life-changing opportunities to young people in need year-round.'

Rich Constable, who serves as EVP, Global Head of Government Affairs & Social Impact for MSG Entertainment, shared the following after the announcement of the ticket donation:

We are proud to create meaningful, once-in-a-lifetime experiences for underprivileged youth in our local communities. Making sure underserved youth are part of the Knicks Finals run is extremely important to the Knicks, ensuring the next generation of fans gets to be part of the story.

More About the Garden of Dreams Foundation

With a mission of helping 'young people facing illness, financial challenges, or the death or injury of a family member in uniform experience lasting joy and build successful futures,' the Garden of Dreams Foundation partners with MSG Entertainment, MSG Sports and Sphere Entertainment. Together, these organizations provide 'access to world-class events and spaces, scholarships, mentorship and other inspiring educational opportunities.'

For the past 20 years, the Garden of Dreams Foundation has impacted the lives of nearly 500,000 young people facing obstacles.

The New York Knicks have won 11 consecutive playoff games, sweeping both the Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers, and are now heading to the Finals for the first time in 27 years. Game 1 is set for Wednesday, June 3rd.

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