LIRR, Metro-North, Subways and Buses Provide Service to Sold-Out PWHL Game at MSG
Penn Station Ceiling Lights Changed to Sirens’ Colors
As Madison Square Garden welcomes its first Professional Women’s Hockey League game when the New York Sirens take on the Seattle Torrent on Saturday, April 4 at 8:00 p.m., the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is reminding fans that mass transit is the most convenient way to get to the game. MTA employees also handed out Sirens x MTA stickers to fans taking the subways and Long Island Rail Road at Penn Station.
At the conclusion of today’s event, the ceiling lights at Penn Station were turned to the colors of teal, gold and white – Sirens’ colors. The lights will stay on for the next 24 hours.
"What better way to get to the game than taking the Long Island Rail Road with 175 trains operating to Penn Station on the weekends,” said Long Island Rail Road President Rob Free. “We're so blessed in this area to have all the venues that we have here, and we're even more blessed to have the incredible transportation network that we have to take you there safely and reliably.”
“As the Sirens continue their run for the playoffs, we’re excited to support getting fans to the Garden to cheer them on,” said NYC Transit President Demetrius Crichlow. “Nearly all of our major subway lines and multiple buses make stops nearby, making transit the easiest, economical and environmentally friendly way to get to the game.”
“Women’s hockey continues to grow following the Olympics, and it’s reaching new heights with a sold-out game at Madison Square Garden,” said New York Sirens Captain Micah Zandee-Hart. “I want to thank the MTA for bringing visibility to the sport and for getting our fans safely to and from the game.”
Traveling to MSG is a breeze no matter what mode of transit customers use.
Subway
Access to the subway lines and one block away at 34 St-Herald Square.
Long Island Rail Road
All LIRR branches service Penn Station, whether a direct train or easy transfer at Jamaica, or Woodside for Port Washington Branch customers.
Buses
The MTA’s M7, M20, M34-SBS and Q32 bus routes connect to Penn Station.
Metro-North Railroad
While a direct connection to Penn Station via the New Haven Line is anticipated to be completed in about two years, Penn Station is a 10-minute subway ride from Grand Central Terminal – Metro-North’s Manhattan terminal. If riders would like to shorten their walk, they can take the GS shuttle from Grand Central-42 St to Times Sq-42 St for a quick transfer to the 123 which takes them to 34 St-Penn Station.
In addition to MTA service, Penn Station is a home terminal for NJ Transit and Amtrak.
LIRR’s Concourse Project and Record On-Time Performance
The LIRR Concourse Project raised the ceiling to 18 feet, doubled the width of the corridor, enhanced accessibility, constructed an iconic new Penn Station entrance on Seventh Avenue with improved lighting, air flow, and wayfinding. Upgrades improved the customer experience and increased circulation with minimal disruption to MSG or the station's operations.
And recently, the LIRR has reached several on-time performance records:
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The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) saw the greatest increase of ridership of all MTA modes in 2025, with 81 million customers, a 9% increase from 2024.
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Performance on the LIRR was also at or above record levels in 2025. OTP for the year exceeded 96 percent, an increase of one point from 2024 and the best non-pandemic year in at least a decade. And customer satisfaction reached new heights, with 81 percent of riders feeling satisfied, an 11-point increase from 2024.