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What does MSG Sports own?
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. owns the New York Knicks (NBA), the New York Rangers (NHL), the Westchester Knicks (NBA G League), and the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL). The company does not own Madison Square Garden arena, which is owned by the separately traded Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: MSGE). MSG Sports leases the arena from MSGE under a long-term agreement.

Is MSG Sports publicly traded?
Yes, Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MSGS. The company has a dual-class share structure. Class A shares are publicly traded and carry one vote per share. Class B shares are held by the Dolan family and carry supermajority voting rights, giving the family control of the company.

Who owns MSG Sports?
The Dolan family controls MSG Sports through Class B shares with supermajority voting rights. James Dolan serves as Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The Dolan family acquired the sports franchises in 1997 through Cablevision Systems Corporation and has maintained control through multiple corporate restructurings, including the 2020 spin-off that created the current public company.

Does MSG Sports own the New York Liberty?
No. The New York Liberty (WNBA) was sold in January 2019 to an ownership group led by Joseph Tsai, who later became the majority owner of the Brooklyn Nets. The Liberty moved their home games from Madison Square Garden to Barclays Center in Brooklyn following the sale. MSG Sports no longer owns or operates the Liberty or has any relationship with Barclays Center.

What is MSG Sports' revenue?
MSG Sports reported FY2025 revenue of $1.039 billion (fiscal year ended June 30, 2025), a 1% increase from $1.027 billion in FY2024. Operating income was $14.8 million. For the first nine months of FY2026 (ended March 31, 2026), revenue was $875.1 million, up 5% from $835.3 million in the prior year period. The company reported a net loss of $20.5 million for the nine-month period.

What is the proposed Knicks and Rangers spin-off?
In February 2026, the MSG Sports board of directors unanimously approved a plan to explore a spin-off that would separate the Rangers business from the Knicks business, creating two distinct publicly traded companies. In May 2026, the company filed a confidential initial Form 10 Registration Statement with the SEC. If completed, the spin-off is expected to be structured as a tax-free distribution to shareholders. The transaction remains subject to league approval, receipt of a tax opinion, and final board approval.

Who is the CEO of MSG Sports?
James L. Dolan is the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. He has held the CEO role since the company's inception. Dolan is a member of the Dolan family, which controls the company through Class B shares. He also serves as Executive Chairman and CEO of Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.