Earlier this week, a few hours before Harry Styles took the stage at Madison Square Garden for his Together, Together Tour, the area outside the midtown venue turned into a full-on Harry fan fest. The Wednesday night concert was the 19th of Styles’s 30 shows in New York City, and his fans—mostly known as Harries or Stylers—showed up in their best arena-tour outfits, all inspired by the pop star. (After all, Styles has been wearing a lot of epic looks on tour—from custom Celine to Prada.)

As office workers poured out of their skyscrapers in boring suits, Styles fans brought more fun and flair to 34th Street. “Angle your body a little more,” one friend directed as she took photos of another under the big electronic billboard that read “HARRY STYLES.” “Tilt your chin down!” Nearby, pedicabs played Styles’s “Watermelon Sugar,” hoping to convince unsuspecting tourists to pay $40 for a five-minute ride after the show.

Many fans wore ties—something Styles has embraced throughout the tour—either plain, striped, or printed with his song lyrics. Others chose athletic-style gym shorts (a nod to the daily runs Styles has been doing from Brooklyn to the venue), paired with cheeky “I Love Harry” tees.

But it wasn’t just diehard Styles fans flocking to MSG this week. The next night, Thursday, the same arena hosted the Knicks against the Washington Wizards—and that game brought a new wave of DIY fan fashion, this time in Knicks blue, orange, and white.

After the team’s historic championship-clinching summer, Thursday’s preseason game was buzzing with energy. Some fans came out of the subway in their low-key office clothes, only to quickly pull on a bright-orange jersey with their favorite player’s name or a Knicks cape once they arrived. Nearby, bootleg vendors had plenty of other options for anyone who needed them. “Knicks shirts! Liberty shirts,” you could hear them shout before the game. “All sizes, all sizes!”

One fan was legal assistant Jason Brancato, who has supported the Knicks his whole life. He wore his Karl-Anthony Towns jersey with Knicks-colored sneakers. “I’ve been going to games with my dad since 2007,” he says. “I was all in on the Knicks summer: I was on top of the buses. I was everywhere. It’s a great feeling to know that New York basketball is back. This season’s going to be crazy!”

Elsewhere, Christina Naslund, a Radio City Rockette, showed up in her friend’s Knicks tee. “I don’t know much about basketball—this is our first Knicks game!” she admitted. “We’re here to see the Knicks dancers.”

If the two fan groups—Harry’s disco divas and the Knicks’ fanatics—seem completely different, think again. On both nights, fans left the venue still buzzing from the thrill of their evening entertainment—and looking good while doing it.

Below, see more scenes from the Harry Styles and Knicks crossover this week.

Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs When Harry Styles Met the Knicks

What is When Harry Styles met the Knicks
It refers to Harry Styles appearance at a New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden on February 12 2020 where he sat courtside and was shown on the jumbotron

Why did it become such a big deal
Because Harry Styles is a global pop star and the Knicks broadcast kept cutting to him His reactionscheering laughing and looking confusedwent viral instantly

What happened during the game
The Knicks beat the Washington Wizards 96114 Harry was shown on the screen multiple times and fans and commentators couldnt stop talking about him

Did Harry Styles actually do anything special
Not really He just watched the game reacted to plays and waved to the crowd The internet did the rest

Why do people still talk about it
It became a meme Clips of Harrys reactions are still shared online and its remembered as one of the most fun celebrity sightings at a Knicks game

Was he a Knicks fan before this
Hes a British singer so he wasnt a lifelong Knicks fan He was there as a celebrity guest likely for fun or promotion

Did the Knicks win that night
Yes the Knicks won Some fans joked that Harry brought them luck

What was the crowds reaction
Fans cheered loudly whenever he appeared on the jumbotron Some tried to get his attention and the arena atmosphere got a boost

Did Harry Styles talk to any players
Theres no public record of him talking to players during the game He mostly stayed courtside and watched

Why is this moment considered a viral moment
Because clips of his reactions spread quickly on Twitter TikTok and Instagram The combination of a pop star and a basketball game was perfect for social media

What can I learn from this as a fan or marketer
Celebrity appearances at sports games can create huge organic buzz Authentic unscripted reactions often perform better than planned promotions

Where can I watch clips of it
You can find clips on YouTube Twitter and TikTok by searching Harry Styles Knicks or Harry Styles Madison Square