Spring is a busy time for sports across New York City. There’s a lot of overlap, and that means several opportunities to be a fan and cheer on the home team. It’s a packed stretch for sports fanatics who follow more than one team. Here’s a rundown on what’s happening on courts, rinks, and fields in the city.
Where the Sports Season Stands This Spring
Once the spring season rolls around, the NBA and NHL enter the postseason, if they do well enough to make it. The New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets compete in the NBA playoffs, while the New York Rangers and New York Islanders push through the NHL bracket. These games take place at major venues, including Madison Square Garden, Barclays Center, and UBS Arena.
Major League Soccer starts in February and goes through the spring months, with matches featuring the New York Red Bulls and New York City FC.
Baseball season then opens in early April. The New York Yankees take the field at Yankee Stadium, and the New York Mets begin play at Citi Field. There’s something really special about opening day. Minor league schedules follow with the Brooklyn Cyclones and the Staten Island FerryHawks, for some additional action in other boroughs. Later in the spring, the New York Liberty begins their WNBA season.
Spring in NYC brings playoff intensity along with opening day tradition within the same few months. For fans, it means calendar-filled game nights across sports and boroughs.
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