Find the Best Knicks Watch Parties for Game 5

The New York Knicks are just one game away from their first NBA championship in 53 years, and the excitement is building up in the city. As the team prepares to face off in Game 5, fans are eager to find the best spots to watch and cheer them on.

Tens of thousands of fans have been gathering at watch parties across the tri-state area to root for their team. While some of these parties have turned raucous, with over 80 people taken into custody amid fan chaos, the energy remains electric.

The Knicks are holding a watch party outside Madison Square Garden, with up to 3,000 fans able to attend. Advanced registration is required, and all fans will be screened by police. Other watch parties are being held at Radio City Music Hall and Wollman Rink in Central Park.

Registration for these events filled up quickly, with tickets for the Radio City event selling out fast. The Garden and Wollman Rink events are free, but be sure to plan ahead and arrive early to secure a spot.

This Saturday, the Knicks game coincides with the New York City area's first World Cup game in 32 years, as well as a 5 Seconds of Summer concert at the Garden. With so many events happening at once, the city has declared a Gridlock Alert, with severe traffic congestion expected in midtown Manhattan.

Street closures and limited access to parts of Penn Station will be in effect, so be sure to plan your route and transportation in advance. The city is also barring truck deliveries and closing certain streets to prepare for the crowds.

If the Knicks win Game 5, the next stop will be a celebratory parade in Lower Manhattan, through the iconic Canyon of Heroes. If not, the team will be back at the Garden on Tuesday for Game 6.