From Cardi B to Jay-Z: Every major celebrity spotted at Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals Game 3 in New York

From Cardi B to Jay-Z: Every major celebrity spotted at Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals Game 3 in New York
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 most star-studded venues in the city, with celebrities from the worlds of entertainment and music turning out in force for what became one of the most talked-about nights of the season. The arena, already one of the most iconic sporting venues in the world, lived up to its reputation as the place to be, drawing an A-list crowd that spanned film, television, comedy and music. From courtside regulars to first-time attendees, the guest list read like a who's who of pop culture.According to Just Jared, President Donald Trump attended the game alongside his granddaughter Kai Trump, becoming the first sitting president to attend an NBA Finals game, and was loudly booed during the National Anthem. Here are all the entertainment stars who were spotted at Game 3.

Jay-Z

The rapper, businessman and one of the most influential figures in the history of hip-hop stepped out to the game after performing for the first time in a while at the recent Roots Picnic, paying tribute to the iconic group.
Jay-Z

Cardi B

The Grammy-winning rapper behind hits like 'Bodak Yellow' and 'WAP' was not just a spectator at Game 3. She served as the halftime show performer, taking the stage as the two teams headed to the locker room.

Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor

The actor and director best known for 'Zoolander', 'Meet the Parents', and the 'Night at the Museum' franchise attended alongside his wife, Christine Taylor, a fellow actress. The pair are hardcore Knicks fans and have attended many games this season, seated courtside alongside Tina Fey and Timothee Chalamet.
Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor

Tina Fey

The Emmy-winning comedian, writer and actress behind '30 Rock' and 'Mean Girls' is a regular at Knicks games and was seated courtside with her '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 O.G.' is a well-known Knicks devotee. He shared a sweet moment with Timothee Chalamet during Game 3 and was, as usual, spotted sitting courtside with Tina Fey.

Pete Davidson

The comedian and former 'Saturday Night Live' star was at Madison Square Garden for Game 3, having previously celebrated the Knicks' wins this month with teammates Jaxson Dart and Brian Burns.

Spike Lee

The Oscar-winning director behind 'Do the Right Thing' and 'Malcolm X' was, as expected, in attendance supporting the Knicks as one of the team's biggest and most prominent fans. He was spotted hugging nearby celebrities 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 at Game 3. Hargitay is a big Knicks fan and is close friends with star Jalen Brunson.
Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni

Jason Bateman

The actor and director best known for 'Ozark' and 'Arrested Development' is another celebrity Knicks supporter and was previously spotted with Jason Sudeikis at an earlier game this season.

Chris Rock

The stand-up comedian and actor, one of the most recognised 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 was also in attendance at 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 acclaimed character actor known for his roles in 'The Big Lebowski', 'Barton Fink' and the 'Transformers' franchise reunited with Spike Lee and visited SiriusXM Front Row Live From NBA Finals with Stephen A. Smith before the game got underway.
John Turturro

Michael Imperioli

Best known for playing Christopher Moltisanti in the iconic drama 'The Sopranos', Imperioli was among the many entertainment figures in attendance at Game 3.

DJ Khaled

The record producer and hype man behind some of the biggest anthems in hip-hop was at Game 3, seated between Jimmy Johnson and Fat Joe courtside. However, he drew attention for a different reason, with fans and viewers noticing he spent a significant portion of the game on his phone rather than watching the action.

Fat Joe

The Bronx-born rapper behind classics like 'Lean Back' and 'All the Way Up' and a big Knicks supporter was seated alongside DJ Khaled at the game.

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