Why are hotels so expensive in New York this week?

Javits Center trade shows, Madison Square Garden and Barclays Center shows, Giants and Jets games, plus Knicks, Nets, Rangers, Islanders, Devils, NYCFC, Red Bulls and Gotham home games, the Marathon, the Thanksgiving parade and New Year's Eve. We track 224 events from official calendars through Feb 6, 2027, ranked by date with a plain rating of how much each one squeezes hotel rooms.

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Weeks with no High-rated event and the fewest tracked events. Fewer events usually means better prices, but not always.

Week by week

high 30,000+ people or a marquee event medium 10,000 to 29,999, NFL games, stadium shows low smaller or attendance not published. Full rule

Oct 12 to Oct 18

Giants vs Saints

Busy

medium Giants vs Saints
Oct 18 · MetLife Stadium (NJ)

NFL home game: about 60,000+ fans, many from out of town. Official source
low 2 routine pro games (MLS regular season, not counted in the week rating). Show
- low NYCFC vs Los Angeles Football Club
  Oct 17 · Citi Field
  
  MLS regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Red Bulls vs Toronto FC
  Oct 17 · Sports Illustrated Stadium
  
  MLS regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source

Oct 19 to Oct 25

Greenbuild 2026, Jets vs Dolphins

Busy

medium Greenbuild 2026
Oct 20 to Oct 23 · Javits Center · 10,000 (expected)

10,000 people (expected), 10,000 to 29,999 is Medium. Official source
medium Jets vs Dolphins
Oct 25 · MetLife Stadium (NJ)

NFL home game: about 60,000+ fans, many from out of town. Official source
low Cretech
Oct 20 to Oct 21 · Javits Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low Revelation Nights
Oct 20 · Barclays Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low Harry Styles: Together, Together
Oct 21 to Oct 24 · Madison Square Garden

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. 3 nights: Oct 21, Oct 23, Oct 24. Official source
low NAB Show New York
Oct 21 to Oct 22 · Javits Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low Arcángel
Oct 23 · Barclays Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low JA New York (produced by InStore)
Oct 25 to Oct 27 · Javits Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low 11 routine pro games (MLS, NBA, NHL regular season, not counted in the week rating). Show
- low Rangers vs Anaheim Ducks
  Oct 19 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Devils vs Colorado Avalanche
  Oct 20 · Prudential Center
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Islanders vs Anaheim Ducks
  Oct 20 · UBS Arena
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers
  Oct 20 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Nets vs Charlotte Hornets
  Oct 21 · Barclays Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Devils vs Anaheim Ducks
  Oct 22 · Prudential Center
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Islanders vs Los Angeles Kings
  Oct 22 · UBS Arena
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Devils vs Los Angeles Kings
  Oct 24 · Prudential Center
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Red Bulls vs Inter Miami CF
  Oct 24 · Sports Illustrated Stadium
  
  MLS regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Knicks vs Orlando Magic
  Oct 25 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Nets vs Indiana Pacers
  Oct 25 · Barclays Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source

Oct 26 to Nov 1

TCS New York City Marathon (plus expo), Jets vs Raiders

Very busy

high TCS New York City Marathon (plus expo)
Oct 29 to Nov 1 · Five boroughs; expo at Javits

World major marathon: tens of thousands of runners plus families, most from out of town. Official source
medium Jets vs Raiders
Nov 1 · MetLife Stadium (NJ)

NFL home game: about 60,000+ fans, many from out of town. Official source
low JA New York (produced by InStore)
Oct 25 to Oct 27 · Javits Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low Rod Wave
Oct 27 to Oct 28 · Barclays Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. 2 nights: Oct 27, Oct 28. Official source
low Harry Styles: Together, Together
Oct 28 · Madison Square Garden

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low monday.com Elevate 2026
Oct 28 to Oct 29 · Javits Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low New York Vet
Oct 29 to Oct 30 · Javits Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low Harry Styles: Together, Together. Harryween.
Oct 30 to Oct 31 · Madison Square Garden

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. 2 nights: Oct 30, Oct 31. Official source
low Rawayana
Oct 31 · Barclays Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low Village Halloween Parade
Oct 31 · Sixth Avenue, Greenwich Village

Holiday: affects some travel, not a citywide crunch. Official source
low Omer Adam
Nov 1 to Nov 3 · Barclays Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. 2 nights: Nov 1, Nov 3. Official source
low 8 routine pro games (MLS, NBA, NHL, NWSL regular season, not counted in the week rating). Show
- low Rangers vs Los Angeles Kings
  Oct 26 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Knicks vs Detroit Pistons
  Oct 27 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low NYCFC vs Atlanta United
  Oct 28 · Citi Field
  
  MLS regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Nets vs Detroit Pistons
  Oct 30 · Barclays Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Islanders vs Edmonton Oilers
  Oct 31 · UBS Arena
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low NYCFC vs CF Montréal
  Oct 31 · Citi Field
  
  MLS regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Gotham FC vs Utah Royals FC
  Nov 1 · Sports Illustrated Stadium
  
  NWSL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Rangers vs Edmonton Oilers
  Nov 1 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source

Nov 2 to Nov 8

8 smaller events

Busy

low Omer Adam
Nov 1 to Nov 3 · Barclays Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. 2 nights: Nov 1, Nov 3. Official source
low Two Shows. One Night. WWE: WWE Raw & Smackdown
Nov 2 · Barclays Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low ISC East
Nov 4 to Nov 5 · Javits Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low World Business Forum New York
Nov 4 to Nov 5 · Javits Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low Young Miko
Nov 5 · Barclays Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low New York Comedy Festival and Live Nation Present Dave Chappelle
Nov 6 to Nov 7 · Madison Square Garden

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. 2 nights: Nov 6, Nov 7. Official source
low Disney Worlds Collide Concert Tour
Nov 7 · Barclays Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low Boutique Design New York
Nov 8 to Nov 9 · Javits Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low 10 routine pro games (MLS, NBA, NHL regular season, not counted in the week rating). Show
- low Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets
  Nov 2 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Devils vs Edmonton Oilers
  Nov 3 · Prudential Center
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Rangers vs St. Louis Blues
  Nov 3 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Knicks vs Chicago Bulls
  Nov 4 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Nets vs Charlotte Hornets
  Nov 4 · Barclays Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Devils vs St. Louis Blues
  Nov 5 · Prudential Center
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes
  Nov 5 · UBS Arena
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Rangers vs Philadelphia Flyers
  Nov 5 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Islanders vs New Jersey Devils
  Nov 7 · UBS Arena
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Red Bulls vs Atlanta United
  Nov 7 · Sports Illustrated Stadium
  
  MLS regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source

Nov 9 to Nov 15

Giants vs Commanders, Jets vs Bills

Busy

medium Giants vs Commanders
Nov 12 · MetLife Stadium (NJ)

NFL home game: about 60,000+ fans, many from out of town. Official source
medium Jets vs Bills
Nov 15 · MetLife Stadium (NJ)

NFL home game: about 60,000+ fans, many from out of town. Official source
low Boutique Design New York
Nov 8 to Nov 9 · Javits Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low EY International Tax Conference
Nov 11 to Nov 12 · Javits Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low Dave Matthews Band
Nov 12 to Nov 13 · Madison Square Garden

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. 2 nights: Nov 12, Nov 13. Official source
low League of Legends 2026 World Championship
Nov 14 · Barclays Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low UFC 334
Nov 14 · Madison Square Garden

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low 2026 Rangers Alumni Classic Presented by Northwell
Nov 15 · Madison Square Garden

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low 3 routine pro games (NBA, NHL regular season, not counted in the week rating). Show
- low Knicks vs Milwaukee Bucks
  Nov 10 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers
  Nov 11 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Devils vs Washington Capitals
  Nov 12 · Prudential Center
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source

Nov 16 to Nov 22

Giants vs Jaguars

Busy

medium Giants vs Jaguars
Nov 22 · MetLife Stadium (NJ)

NFL home game: about 60,000+ fans, many from out of town. Official source
low Cooperator Expo 2026
Nov 17 · Javits Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low Genesys Xperience On Tour NYC 2026
Nov 17 · Javits Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low The Bad Boy Mowers Series - New York: Arkansas vs. Indiana
Nov 17 · Madison Square Garden

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low Databricks Data + AI World Tour New York
Nov 18 to Nov 19 · Javits Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low Finance And Accounting Technology Expo (FATE)
Nov 18 to Nov 19 · Javits Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low Karan Aujla
Nov 18 · Madison Square Garden

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low Jessie Reyez
Nov 19 · Barclays Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low Retromobile US
Nov 19 to Nov 22 · Javits Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low Stevie Wonder
Nov 19 · Madison Square Garden

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low The New York Venture Summit
Nov 19 · Javits Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low The Neighbourhood
Nov 21 to Nov 22 · Barclays Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. 2 nights: Nov 21, Nov 22. Official source
low 9 routine pro games (NBA, NHL regular season, not counted in the week rating). Show
- low Nets vs Philadelphia 76ers
  Nov 16 · Barclays Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Rangers vs Montréal Canadiens
  Nov 16 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Islanders vs Columbus Blue Jackets
  Nov 17 · UBS Arena
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Devils vs Montréal Canadiens
  Nov 18 · Prudential Center
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Nets vs Chicago Bulls
  Nov 18 · Barclays Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Nets vs Orlando Magic
  Nov 20 · Barclays Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Knicks vs Portland Trail Blazers
  Nov 21 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Knicks vs Indiana Pacers
  Nov 22 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Rangers vs Carolina Hurricanes
  Nov 22 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source

Nov 23 to Nov 29

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Greater New York Dental Meeting

Very busy

high Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Nov 26 · Central Park West to Herald Square

Peak holiday rule: Thanksgiving parade weekend is a classic NYC hotel crunch. Official source
high Greater New York Dental Meeting
Nov 29 to Dec 1 · Javits Center · 37,631 (last edition)

37,631 people (prior edition), 30,000 or more is High. Official source
low SOMBR
Nov 23 to Nov 24 · Madison Square Garden

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. 2 nights: Nov 23, Nov 24. Official source
low John Summit
Nov 28 to Nov 29 · Barclays Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. 2 nights: Nov 28, Nov 29. Official source
low The Frozen Apple: Cornell vs. Maine
Nov 28 · Madison Square Garden

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low 10 routine pro games (NBA, NHL regular season, not counted in the week rating). Show
- low Devils vs Columbus Blue Jackets
  Nov 23 · Prudential Center
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Islanders vs Toronto Maple Leafs
  Nov 23 · UBS Arena
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Islanders vs St. Louis Blues
  Nov 25 · UBS Arena
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers
  Nov 25 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Devils vs Calgary Flames
  Nov 27 · Prudential Center
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Islanders vs Winnipeg Jets
  Nov 27 · UBS Arena
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Knicks vs Miami Heat
  Nov 27 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Devils vs Winnipeg Jets
  Nov 28 · Prudential Center
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Rangers vs Calgary Flames
  Nov 28 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks
  Nov 29 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source

Nov 30 to Dec 6

Greater New York Dental Meeting, Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting

Very busy

high Greater New York Dental Meeting
Nov 29 to Dec 1 · Javits Center · 37,631 (last edition)

37,631 people (prior edition), 30,000 or more is High. Official source
medium Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting
Dec 2 · Rockefeller Center

Holiday kickoff that pulls big crowds into Midtown. Official source
medium Giants vs 49ers
Dec 6 · MetLife Stadium (NJ)

NFL home game: about 60,000+ fans, many from out of town. Official source
low Doja Cat
Dec 1 · Madison Square Garden

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low World Team Tennis
Dec 1 to Dec 2 · Barclays Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. 2 nights: Dec 1, Dec 2. Official source
low Brent Faiyaz
Dec 3 · Barclays Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low Salesforce Aiforce World Tour
Dec 3 · Javits Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low The New York Produce Show And Conference
Dec 3 · Javits Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low Women's Champions Classic
Dec 5 · Barclays Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low 7 routine pro games (NBA, NHL regular season, not counted in the week rating). Show
- low Nets vs Oklahoma City Thunder
  Nov 30 · Barclays Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Rangers vs Carolina Hurricanes
  Nov 30 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Devils vs San Jose Sharks
  Dec 1 · Prudential Center
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Islanders vs Florida Panthers
  Dec 1 · UBS Arena
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Rangers vs San Jose Sharks
  Dec 3 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Islanders vs San Jose Sharks
  Dec 4 · UBS Arena
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Rangers vs Colorado Avalanche
  Dec 5 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source

Dec 7 to Dec 13

Army-Navy Game, Jets vs Broncos

Very busy

high Army-Navy Game
Dec 12 · MetLife Stadium (NJ)

One-off stadium rivalry game with mostly traveling fans. Official source
medium Jets vs Broncos
Dec 13 · MetLife Stadium (NJ)

NFL home game: about 60,000+ fans, many from out of town. Official source
low Jimmy V Classic
Dec 8 · Madison Square Garden

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low AI Summit New York
Dec 9 to Dec 10 · Javits Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low ICSC New York
Dec 9 to Dec 10 · Javits Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low Z100's Jingle Ball
Dec 11 · Madison Square Garden

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low Ryan Castro
Dec 12 · Madison Square Garden

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low Wang Leehom
Dec 12 · Barclays Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low 6 routine pro games (NBA, NHL regular season, not counted in the week rating). Show
- low Islanders vs Colorado Avalanche
  Dec 7 · UBS Arena
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Rangers vs New Jersey Devils
  Dec 7 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Devils vs Detroit Red Wings
  Dec 9 · Prudential Center
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Islanders vs Calgary Flames
  Dec 10 · UBS Arena
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Nets vs Boston Celtics
  Dec 13 · Barclays Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Rangers vs Columbus Blue Jackets
  Dec 13 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source

Dec 14 to Dec 20

Giants vs Browns

Busy

medium Giants vs Browns
Dec 20 · MetLife Stadium (NJ)

NFL home game: about 60,000+ fans, many from out of town. Official source
low Andrea Bocelli
Dec 16 to Dec 17 · Madison Square Garden

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. 2 nights: Dec 16, Dec 17. Official source
low CBS Sports Classic
Dec 19 · Madison Square Garden

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low Joé Dwèt Filé
Dec 19 · Barclays Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low 9 routine pro games (NBA, NHL regular season, not counted in the week rating). Show
- low Devils vs New York Rangers
  Dec 15 · Prudential Center
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Nets vs Dallas Mavericks
  Dec 16 · Barclays Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Devils vs Toronto Maple Leafs
  Dec 17 · Prudential Center
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Nets vs Orlando Magic
  Dec 18 · Barclays Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Rangers vs Nashville Predators
  Dec 18 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Devils vs Boston Bruins
  Dec 19 · Prudential Center
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Devils vs Nashville Predators
  Dec 20 · Prudential Center
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Islanders vs New York Rangers
  Dec 20 · UBS Arena
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Nets vs Washington Wizards
  Dec 20 · Barclays Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source

Dec 21 to Dec 27

Pinstripe Bowl, Jets vs Patriots

Busy

medium Pinstripe Bowl
Dec 26 · Yankee Stadium

Stadium-size event. Official source
medium Jets vs Patriots
Dec 27 · MetLife Stadium (NJ)

NFL home game: about 60,000+ fans, many from out of town. Official source
low Duke Blue Devils vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Men's Basketball
Dec 21 · Madison Square Garden

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low WWE Holiday Live Tour
Dec 26 · Madison Square Garden

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low 10 routine pro games (NBA, NHL regular season, not counted in the week rating). Show
- low Nets vs Portland Trail Blazers
  Dec 21 · Barclays Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Islanders vs Boston Bruins
  Dec 22 · UBS Arena
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Rangers vs New Jersey Devils
  Dec 22 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Knicks vs Utah Jazz
  Dec 23 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Nets vs San Antonio Spurs
  Dec 23 · Barclays Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs
  Dec 25 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Nets vs New Orleans Pelicans
  Dec 26 · Barclays Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Devils vs Boston Bruins
  Dec 27 · Prudential Center
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Islanders vs Ottawa Senators
  Dec 27 · UBS Arena
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets
  Dec 27 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source

Dec 28 to Jan 3

New Year's Eve in Times Square, Jets vs Vikings

Very busy

high New Year's Eve in Times Square
Dec 31 to Jan 1 · Times Square

Peak holiday rule: New Year's Eve in Times Square. Official source
medium Jets vs Vikings
Jan 3 · MetLife Stadium (NJ)

NFL home game: about 60,000+ fans, many from out of town. Official source
low HOT 97 Winter Fest
Dec 30 · Barclays Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low Phish
Dec 30 to Jan 2 · Madison Square Garden

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. 4 nights: Dec 30, Dec 31, Jan 1, Jan 2. Official source
low Harlem Globetrotters
Jan 3 · Barclays Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low 3 routine pro games (NHL regular season, not counted in the week rating). Show
- low Rangers vs Detroit Red Wings
  Dec 29 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Islanders vs Washington Capitals
  Dec 30 · UBS Arena
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Rangers vs Columbus Blue Jackets
  Jan 3 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source

Jan 4 to Jan 10

NRF: Retail's Big Show, Giants vs Eagles (date TBD, Jan 9 or 10)

Very busy

high NRF: Retail's Big Show
Jan 10 to Jan 12 · Javits Center · 41,000 (last edition)

41,000 people (prior edition), 30,000 or more is High. Official source
medium Giants vs Eagles (date TBD, Jan 9 or 10)
Jan 9 to Jan 10 · MetLife Stadium (NJ)

NFL home game: about 60,000+ fans, many from out of town. NFL sets the final-week date later. Official source
low Professional Bull Riders
Jan 8 to Jan 10 · Madison Square Garden

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. 3 nights: Jan 8, Jan 9, Jan 10. Official source
low 6 routine pro games (NBA, NHL regular season, not counted in the week rating). Show
- low Nets vs Utah Jazz
  Jan 6 · Barclays Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Devils vs Columbus Blue Jackets
  Jan 7 · Prudential Center
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Nets vs Miami Heat
  Jan 7 · Barclays Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Rangers vs Chicago Blackhawks
  Jan 7 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Devils vs Chicago Blackhawks
  Jan 9 · Prudential Center
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Nets vs Houston Rockets
  Jan 9 · Barclays Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source

Jan 11 to Jan 17

NRF: Retail's Big Show

Very busy

high NRF: Retail's Big Show
Jan 10 to Jan 12 · Javits Center · 41,000 (last edition)

41,000 people (prior edition), 30,000 or more is High. Official source
low Disney on Ice Presents Magic in the Stars
Jan 14 to Jan 18 · Barclays Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low John Mulaney
Jan 15 · Madison Square Garden

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend
Jan 16 to Jan 18 · Citywide

Holiday: affects some travel, not a citywide crunch. Official source
low 8 routine pro games (NBA, NHL regular season, not counted in the week rating). Show
- low Knicks vs Denver Nuggets
  Jan 11 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins
  Jan 13 · UBS Arena
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Knicks vs Miami Heat
  Jan 14 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Islanders vs Dallas Stars
  Jan 15 · UBS Arena
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Devils vs New York Islanders
  Jan 16 · Prudential Center
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Knicks vs Dallas Mavericks
  Jan 16 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Rangers vs Boston Bruins
  Jan 16 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Rangers vs Dallas Stars
  Jan 17 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source

Jan 18 to Jan 24

Discover Boating New York Boat Show

Busy

medium Discover Boating New York Boat Show
Jan 20 to Jan 24 · Javits Center · 22,000 (last edition)

22,000 people (prior edition), 10,000 to 29,999 is Medium. Official source
low Disney on Ice Presents Magic in the Stars
Jan 14 to Jan 18 · Barclays Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend
Jan 16 to Jan 18 · Citywide

Holiday: affects some travel, not a citywide crunch. Official source
low Texworld USA Home Textiles Fabric Sourcing Expo And International Apparel Sourcing Show
Jan 19 to Jan 21 · Javits Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low Travmedia's International Media Marketplace (IMM) USA
Jan 20 to Jan 21 · Javits Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low Unrivaled Basketball League
Jan 22 · Barclays Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low Meet The Breeds
Jan 23 to Jan 24 · Javits Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low Travel & Adventure
Jan 23 to Jan 24 · Javits Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low 13 routine pro games (NBA, NHL regular season, not counted in the week rating). Show
- low Islanders vs Nashville Predators
  Jan 18 · UBS Arena
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Knicks vs Minnesota Timberwolves
  Jan 18 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Devils vs Dallas Stars
  Jan 19 · Prudential Center
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Rangers vs Philadelphia Flyers
  Jan 19 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Islanders vs Buffalo Sabres
  Jan 20 · UBS Arena
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Knicks vs Toronto Raptors
  Jan 20 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Nets vs Chicago Bulls
  Jan 20 · Barclays Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Devils vs Tampa Bay Lightning
  Jan 21 · Prudential Center
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers
  Jan 21 · Barclays Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Islanders vs Seattle Kraken
  Jan 23 · UBS Arena
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Nets vs Toronto Raptors
  Jan 23 · Barclays Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Devils vs Washington Capitals
  Jan 24 · Prudential Center
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Knicks vs LA Clippers
  Jan 24 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source

Jan 25 to Jan 31

2 smaller events

Calmer

low 151st Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Presented By Purina Pro Plan
Jan 30 to Feb 2 · Javits Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low NY Now The Market For Home And Lifestyle
Jan 31 to Feb 2 · Javits Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low 9 routine pro games (NBA, NHL regular season, not counted in the week rating). Show
- low Nets vs Miami Heat
  Jan 25 · Barclays Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Rangers vs Seattle Kraken
  Jan 25 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Devils vs Seattle Kraken
  Jan 26 · Prudential Center
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Knicks vs Phoenix Suns
  Jan 26 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Nets vs Phoenix Suns
  Jan 27 · Barclays Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Rangers vs Florida Panthers
  Jan 27 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks
  Jan 28 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Nets vs LA Clippers
  Jan 29 · Barclays Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Knicks vs Los Angeles Lakers
  Jan 30 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source

Feb 1 to Feb 7

4 smaller events

Calmer

low 151st Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Presented By Purina Pro Plan
Jan 30 to Feb 2 · Javits Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low NY Now The Market For Home And Lifestyle
Jan 31 to Feb 2 · Javits Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low Dancing with the Stars: Live!
Feb 5 · Madison Square Garden

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low Empire Classic
Feb 6 · Barclays Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low 5 routine pro games (NBA, NHL regular season, not counted in the week rating). Show
- low Nets vs New York Knicks
  Feb 1 · Barclays Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Rangers vs Winnipeg Jets
  Feb 3 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Knicks vs Toronto Raptors
  Feb 4 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Nets vs Los Angeles Lakers
  Feb 4 · Barclays Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Nets vs Washington Wizards
  Feb 6 · Barclays Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source

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