madison square garden ticket prices just got slammed by a new hidden fee that could cost you an extra $50 per seat, and consumer advocates are furious. If you’ve tried buying tickets to a show or game at Madison Square Garden recently, you might have noticed your total suddenly jumping—sometimes by nearly 25 percent—thanks to a "facility fee" the venue sneaks in at checkout. This fee, which was quietly increased this month, instantly hits your wallet with no warning until it’s too late to back out without losing your seats. Consumer groups say this is a classic bait-and-switch, and they're demanding the government step in to force Madison Square Garden to show the full price upfront. For the average fan, that means overpaying for concerts, Knicks games, or Rangers games by hundreds of dollars a year—or getting priced out entirely. Don’t hit "buy" without checking your final total first, or you’ll be stuck with a nasty surprise that blows your budget.