Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. Reports Fiscal 2026 Fourth Quarter And Full-Year Results
Fiscal 2026 Highlighted by the New York Knicks Winning the NBA Championship
Proposed Spin-off of New York Rangers Business Expected to be Completed by the End of October 2026
NEW YORK, N.Y., August 13, 2026 – Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (NYSE: MSGS) today reported financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and full-year ended June 30, 2026.
The fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full year were highlighted by the New York Knicks (the “Knicks”) winning the 2025-26 NBA Championship. In addition, the Company’s fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full-year results reflect increases in average per-game revenues for every in-arena revenue category – tickets, suites, sponsorship and food, beverage and merchandise sales; an increase in national media rights fees due to the NBA’s new national media rights deals that began this season; the impact of reductions in local telecast rights fees as a result of amendments to the Knicks’ and New York Rangers’ (“Rangers”) local media rights agreements with MSG Networks; and the impact of the Knicks’ and Rangers’ rosters for the 2025-26 seasons.
In addition, the Company continues to make progress toward a proposed spin-off of its Rangers business from its Knicks business. As previously announced, the Company confidentially submitted a Form 10 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in mid-May. The Company currently expects to complete the spin-off by the end of October 2026, subject to various conditions, including Company board approval.
For fiscal 2026, the Company reported revenues of $1,153.8 million, an increase of $114.6 million, or 11%, as compared to the prior year. In addition, the Company reported operating income of $28.9 million, an increase of $14.1 million, and adjusted operating income of $58.7 million, an increase of $20.6 million, both as compared to the prior year.(1)
For the fiscal 2026 fourth quarter, the Company generated revenues of $278.7 million, an increase of $74.8 million, or 37%, as compared to the prior year quarter. In addition, the Company reported operating income of $32.2 million and adjusted operating income of $39.6 million, as compared to an operating loss of $22.6 million and adjusted operating loss of $16.8 million, respectively, in the prior year quarter.(1)
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. Executive Chairman and CEO James L. Dolan said, “Fiscal 2026 was highlighted by the Knicks’ NBA Championship win, as well as robust consumer and corporate demand for both the Knicks and Rangers throughout the year. We are also making progress on the proposed spin-off of our Rangers business, as we remain focused on driving long-term value for shareholders.”