Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs turned Madison Square Garden into one of the city’s star-studded venues, one of the most talked-about nights of the season as celebrities from the worlds of entertainment and music were out in force. The venue, already one of the world’s most iconic sports venues, lived up to its reputation, attracting an A-list crowd spanning film, television, comedy and music. From court regulars to first-timers, the guest list reads like a who’s who of pop culture.According to Just Jared , President Donald Trump attended the game with grandson Kai Trump, becoming the first president to attend an NBA Finals game, and was booed loudly during the national anthem. Here are all the entertainment stars who were spotted at Game 3.
Jay-Z
The rapper, entrepreneur and one of the most influential figures in hip-hop history recently stepped out after performing for the first time at Roots Picnic, paying tribute to the iconic group.
Cardi b
The Grammy-winning rapper behind hits like ‘Bodak Yellow’ and ‘WAP’ was not a spectator at Game 3. He served as the halftime show performer, taking the stage as both bands headed to the locker room.
Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor
The actor and director best known for the ‘Zoolander’, ‘Meet the Parents’ and ‘Night at the Museum’ franchises was accompanied by his wife, Christine Taylor, a fellow actress. The pair are die-hard Knicks fans and have attended many games this season, sitting courtside alongside Tina Fey and Timothee Chalamet.
Tina Fey
The Emmy-winning comedian, writer and actor behind ’30 Rock’ and ‘Mean Girls’ is a regular at Knicks games and sat courtside with his ’30 Rock’ co-star Tracy Morgan, as well as Timothee Chalamet and Ben Stiller.
Tracy Morgan
The comedian and actor, beloved for his work on ’30 Rock’ and ‘The Last OG,’ is a known Knicks devotee. He shared a sweet moment with Timothee Chalamet at Game 3 and, as usual, was spotted sitting courtside with Tina Fey.
Pete Davidson
The comedian and former ‘Saturday Night Live’ star was at Madison Square Garden for Game 3 after celebrating Knicks wins earlier this month with teammates Jaxson Dart and Brian Burns.
Spike Lee
The Oscar-winning director behind “Do the Right Thing” and “Malcolm X,” as expected, supported the Knicks as one of the team’s biggest and most prominent fans. He was seen hugging celebrities in the area and even took a photo with retired NBA star Jeremy Lin.
Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni
The two stars of the long-running crime drama ‘Law and Order: SVU’ reunited for Game 3. Hargitay is a huge Knicks fan and is close friends with star Jalen Brunson.
Jason Bateman
The actor and director known for “Ozark” and “Arrested Development” is another celebrity Knicks supporter and was spotted with Jason Sudeikis at an early season game.
Chris Rock
The stand-up comedian and actor, one of the most popular voices in comedy, is a longtime Knicks fan and has previously been seen at games with frequent collaborators, including Adam Sandler.
Jon Stewart
The legendary late-night host and political satirist behind “The Daily Show” is a longtime Knicks fan and even attended Game 3.
Larry David
The comedian, writer and creator of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’, also known for co-creating ‘Seinfeld’, is a well-known Knicks supporter and was among the famous faces at the game.
John Turturro
The famous character actor known for his roles in ‘The Big Lebowski’, ‘Barton Fink’ and the ‘Transformers’ franchise met with Spike Lee and visited SiriusXM Front Row Live From NBA Finals with Stephen A. Smith before the game.
Michael Imperioli
Best known for playing Christopher Moltisanti on the iconic drama ‘The Sopranos’, Imperioli was among the many entertainment personalities in attendance at Game 3.
DJ Khaled
The record producer and hype man behind some of hip-hop’s biggest anthems was in attendance for Game 3, sitting courtside between Jimmy Johnson and Fat Joe. However, he attracted attention for another reason, as fans and viewers noticed that he spent a significant portion of the game on his phone instead of watching the action.
fat joe
The Bronx-born rapper behind classics like ‘Lean Back’ and ‘All the Way Up’ and a huge Knicks fan was sitting in with DJ Khaled at the game.
