MSGSNYSEServices-Miscellaneous Amusement & RecreationUS GAAP · USD

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp.

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. owns and operates a concentrated portfolio of professional sports franchises centered on the New York Knicks and New York Rangers, plus minor league affiliates and a training center. Its business is built around live game attendance, premium seating, sponsorships, local media rights, and league distributions tied to the performance and popularity of its teams.

Revenue1,154m USD
+11.0 %y/y
Operating profit (EBIT)28.9m USD
+94.9 %y/y
EBIT margin2.5%
+1.1 ppy/y
Net income7.8m USD
+134.6 %y/y
Free cash flow61.3m USD
−30.4 %y/y

Fiscal year 2026 · change from previous year

Development 2021–2026

-25002505007501,0001,250m USD2021: 416 m USD2021: EBIT -78 m USD20212022: 821 m USD2022: EBIT 86 m USD20222023: 887 m USD2023: EBIT 85 m USD20232024: 1,027 m USD2024: EBIT 146 m USD20242025: 1,039 m USD2025: EBIT 15 m USD20252026: 1,154 m USD2026: EBIT 29 m USD20261,15429
RevenueOperating profit (EBIT)

Business

Share of revenue
Professional sports franchises55 %

Ownership and operation of the Knicks, Rangers, and development league teams that generate game-day and media-related revenue.

Ticketing and game-day revenue20 %

Ticket sales, facility fees, and playoff-related attendance revenue from home games at The Garden.

Premium seating and hospitality10 %

Suite rentals, club licenses, and corporate hospitality products sold primarily at Madison Square Garden.

Media rights and league distributions10 %

Local media rights fees and league-wide national and international distributions from the NBA and NHL.

Sponsorship, signage, and merchandising5 %

Corporate partnerships, arena signage, and merchandise sales tied to team brands and fan engagement.

Products

Reported · share of revenue
46.5%25.6%22.1%FY2026100 %
  • Event Related46.5 %
  • Media Rights25.6 %
  • Sponsorship Signage and Suite Licenses22.1 %
  • League Distribution5.7 %

Source: 10-K FY2026, revenue the company reports per product line (SEC XBRL). Shares are of the lines shown and add up to 100 %.

Customers

The company sells primarily to fans, season ticket holders, suite holders, and club members who attend Knicks and Rangers games for live entertainment and team loyalty. It also serves corporate customers that buy premium hospitality, sponsorship, and signage to reach the New York market and the teams' fan base. Media partners and league structures are also important counterparties because local and league-wide rights are a major revenue source.

Individual fans

Buy tickets, merchandise, and in-venue food and beverage for live Knicks and Rangers games.

Season ticket holders

Purchase recurring access to home games and are a core source of predictable ticket revenue.

Corporate hospitality customers

Buy suites, club seats, and premium spaces for client entertainment and employee engagement.

Sponsors and advertisers

Purchase signage, sponsorship packages, and integrated marketing exposure around the teams and arena.

League and media counterparties

Provide national, international, and local media distributions tied to NBA and NHL rights.

Strategy

The company is focused on monetizing iconic sports brands through stronger fan engagement, premium seating, sponsorships, and integrated marketing partnerships. It also aims to protect and grow local media rights and maintain the appeal of The Garden as a destination for both sports and corporate hospitality. Team performance, arena experience, and multi-year commercial contracts are central to its strategy because they support recurring demand and reduce volatility.

Enhance the in-venue fan experienceShort term

Better game-day execution supports attendance, loyalty, and ancillary spending.

Expand premium seating and hospitality monetizationMedium term

Suites and clubs are high-value, often multi-year contracts that improve revenue visibility.

Deepen sponsorship and signage partnershipsMedium term

Integrated sports, entertainment, and media exposure increases the value of commercial inventory.

Maintain competitive team performanceLong term

Winning teams drive ticket demand, playoff revenue, and brand strength.

Geography

The business is overwhelmingly centered in the New York City metropolitan area, with home games at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan and team operations tied to the local market. It also has operating assets in Connecticut and New York state through the Hartford Wolf Pack, Westchester Knicks, and the training center in Greenburgh. Revenue exposure is concentrated in a single market, which strengthens brand relevance but increases sensitivity to New York-area economic, regulatory, and public-safety conditions.

Risks

The business depends heavily on the popularity and competitiveness of the Knicks and Rangers, so weaker team performance can quickly reduce ticketing, sponsorship, and in-venue spending. It is also exposed to local media rights concentration, public assembly safety, and New York-specific regulatory and economic conditions, all of which can affect attendance and monetization. Because revenue is seasonal and tied to live events, disruptions such as public-health events, labor issues, or arena access problems can create sharp quarterly volatility.

Sorted by severity
LowMediumHighLowMediumHighImpact →Likelihood →Local media rights disruption1Dependence on team performance and popularity2Regulatory and permit risk3Public assembly and security incidents4Seasonality and event concentration5
Impact is the risk’s severity and likelihood how probable it is over the next few years, both assessed from the company’s reports. Numbers match the list.
  1. Local media rights disruptionImpact: HighLikelihood: High

    A significant revenue stream comes from MSG Networks, which could be pressured by business distress or league changes.

    Exposure: Knicks and Rangers local broadcast rights

  2. Dependence on team performance and popularityImpact: HighLikelihood: Medium

    Knicks and Rangers results directly affect attendance, premium seating demand, and sponsorship value.

    ExposureTicket salesPlayoffsMerchandiseFan engagement
  3. Regulatory and permit riskImpact: MediumLikelihood: Medium

    Ticketing rules, tax exemptions, and operating permits can affect economics and venue access.

    Exposure: Arena license agreements and New York operations

  4. Public assembly and security incidentsImpact: MediumLikelihood: Low

    Events that discourage congregation can reduce attendance at Madison Square Garden.

    Exposure: Arena events and game-day traffic

  5. Seasonality and event concentrationImpact: MediumLikelihood: Low

    Revenue is concentrated in the second and third fiscal quarters when most games are played.

    Exposure: Quarterly comparability and cash flow timing

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Accounting

Judgemental items
Seasonality of revenue

Most games occur in the second and third fiscal quarters, creating uneven quarterly revenue and expense patterns.

Impact: Quarter-to-quarter comparability

Goodwill impairment

The company tests goodwill annually and upon triggering events; weaker franchise economics could reduce carrying value.

Impact: Balance sheet and earnings

Indefinite-lived intangible assets

Team-related rights and franchise assets may require impairment testing if expected cash flows weaken.

Impact: Asset valuation

Revenue recognition for multi-element contracts

Suites, sponsorships, and media rights may have different timing and performance obligations.

Impact: Revenue timing and deferred revenue

Publicly listed companies with a comparable business focus.

Last updated: 24/09/2026

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSGS) Revenue, Earnings & Financials 2026 – Clarifo