The Knicks announced that they will be deploying a “strict no-bag policy” Monday night at Madison Square Garden, where president Donald Trump will be in attendance for Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
“Fans should make every effort to limit personal items to an absolute minimum,” the team said. “Fans should expect enhanced security measures when entering Madison Square Garden, including TSA-style screening procedures.”
The Knicks also advised getting to the game two hours early to make sure to leave enough time to get through security, and referred to a Secret Service list of banned items.
Trump said Friday that he would be at Monday’s game, and previously said he was invited to watch the team by Knicks owner Jim Dolan. A Knicks spokesperson could not be reached for comment about whether Trump is paying for tickets to the game or whether they’re being comped by the team. The White House also did not immediately respond to an inquiry about this distinction, or who will be attending the game with the president.
The get-in price for Monday night has hovered around $11,000. Asked about high ticket prices on Friday, Trump said, “They can watch it on television….That’s the way life goes.”
