NEW YORK, June 1, 2026 — Kalshi, the world's largest prediction market, today announced a partnership with New York Knicks guard Jose Alvarado to provide free transportation for Knicks fans traveling from New Jersey to Madison Square Garden during the NBA Finals. With NJ Transit train service to Penn Station expected to be suspended for approximately four hours before tipoff — due to overlapping World Cup scheduling — Kalshi is stepping in to make sure no fan gets left behind.
The initiative will deploy buses from key pickup locations across New Jersey directly to MSG, free of charge, for fans making the trip to Game 6 of the NBA Finals (should the Knicks advance that far). In a city buzzing with the energy of the biggest Knicks run in over two decades, Kalshi and Alvarado are committed to ensuring that a logistical headache doesn't stand between Knicks fans and one of the most electric moments in recent sports history.
In addition to the free bus service, Kalshi and Alvarado will be giving away four NBA Finals tickets — two to Game 3 and two to Game 4 — as part of the campaign. Fans can enter through Jose Alvarado's social media channels for a chance to win.
“As a native New Yorker, I had to step in and help all of our fans across the river”, said Jose Alvarado, New York Knicks guard. “Partnering with Kalshi on this initiative has been a lot of fun.”
The NJ Transit disruption, widely reported in recent weeks, has emerged as a significant concern for the tens of thousands of fans expected to travel from New Jersey for Finals games at MSG. Kalshi saw an opportunity not just to address a real problem, but to stand alongside the New York community during one of its most celebrated sporting moments.
“Kalshi is a New York company through and through,” said Valeria Vouterakou, counsel at Kalshi. “This city waits years for nights like this. If Knicks fans were going to be stranded because of a transit shutdown, we felt a responsibility to step in. We're proud to partner with Jose to help make sure New Yorkers can get where they belong: Madison Square Garden.”
The free bus service will be activated if the Knicks advance to Game 6 of the NBA Finals, departing from multiple high-traffic locations across New Jersey. Full details on pickup spots, times, and how to reserve a seat will be announced via Jose Alvarado’s Instagram and Kalshi’s official channels.
