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Journalist details ‘absolute insanity’ trying to get through MSG security for Knicks – 76ers season opener

Madison Square Garden’s opening night got off to a chaotic start on Tuesday, as reporters and staff encountered lengthy security queues before the New York Knicks hosted the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 11:00 PM

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Journalist Mike Sielski reported severe security delays at Madison Square Garden before the Knicks-76ers season opener.
Media personnel and arena employees were routed through the same entrance, causing backups on 33rd Street.
There was no confirmed explanation for the delays or indication that spectators faced the same issues.

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Madison Square Garden experienced major entrance delays on Tuesday ahead of the season opener between the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers. Sports columnist Mike Sielski described the security screening as absolute insanity after media members and arena employees were routed through a single entrance, resulting in significant backups along 33rd Street.

There was no official explanation provided for the congestion, and it remained unclear whether general spectators faced similar entry issues. Fans had previously been advised to arrive early and be in their seats by 6:30 p.m. ahead of the scheduled 7:00 p.m. Eastern tip-off.

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