Aside from being a major centre for professional boxing at the legendary Madison Square Garden, New York is home to several major American sports teams: The New York Giants and the New York Jets compete in the NFL; The Metrostars represent New Jersey in the MLS; The New York Yankees, and their rivals the New York Mets represent the city in baseball; The New York Knicks, and the New Jersey Nets play Basketball in the NBA; and the New York Islanders, New York Rangers, and the New Jersey Devils play Ice Hockey in the NHL. You can get tickets to most matches on the day, and a popular activity before the game is a tailgate party in the car park, when people get together for a few drinks and food while they wait for the action to begin. Turn up early and join in, you'll be more than welcome.
