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Songs & MusicIconic
"Shipping Up to Boston"
Before tipoff and during key moments, Dropkick Murphys' "I'm Shipping Up to Boston" energizes TD Garden, creating one of the NBA's most recognizable arena traditions.
9.0Passport Score
1995Opened
19,580Capacity
IndoorRoof
Hardwood / Artificial IceSurface
51Check-ins
The basics
About TD Garden
Boston’s major arena hosting NHL, NBA, concerts, and historic sports moments.
- Type
- arena
- Sports
- Hockey · Basketball
- League
- NBA
- Nicknames
- The Garden
- Address
- 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Status
- active
FormerlyFleetCenterTD Banknorth Garden
Rated by fans
How fans rate it
9.0Passport Score
13 fan ratings · 51 check-ins
Atmosphere9.3
Attractions9.1
Access8.9
Concessions8.7
Neighborhood9.5
Facility9.4
Don’t miss
Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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PerformersIconic
Lucky the Leprechaun Center Court
Lucky the Leprechaun performs his signature half-court backward over-the-head shot during breaks in play, a tradition fans eagerly anticipate every game.
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Crowd ChantsIconic
Beat L.A. Chant
Whenever the Lakers visit—or during playoff runs—fans famously break into loud "Beat L.A.!" chants, regardless of the opponent.
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Songs & MusicIconic
Todd Angilly Anthem Singalong
Bruins fans loudly sing the final lines of "The Star-Spangled Banner" with official anthem singer Todd Angilly, who ends his performance by raising and pumping his fist toward the TD Garden crowd.
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Goal SongIconic
Goal Horn and "Kernkraft 400"
A Bruins goal triggers TD Garden's deep train-style goal horn followed by "Kernkraft 400" by Zombie Nation, with fans singing the song's wordless "oh-oh-oh" melody.
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Crowd ChantIconic
Ric Flair "Woo!"
Fans exchange extended Ric Flair-style "Woooo!" calls across different sections of TD Garden during stoppages and after Bruins goals.
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Crowd RitualIconic
"Dirty Water" After Victories
After a Bruins home win, fans remain in the arena and sing "Dirty Water" by The Standells while the players gather near center ice and acknowledge the crowd.
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Crowd AtmosphereIconic
Bruins Goal Celebrations
Goal horn, Zombie Nation, and crowd eruption after every Bruins goal.
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Special EventIconic
Todd Angilly National Anthem
Renowned anthem performances that elevate every Garden pregame.
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Special EventIconic
Banner Raising Ceremonies
Championship banner raisings — among the most emotional nights in Boston sports.
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SongIconic
Along to Zombie Nation
Jump and sing along as Kernkraft 400 erupts after every Bruins goal.
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Special EventIconic
Banner Raising Ceremony
Witness a championship banner raised to the rafters — a once-in-a-lifetime Boston moment.
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TraditionIconic
Bruins Goal Horn Live
Feel the horn blast through your chest after a Bruins goal — a Garden bucket list moment.
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Rivalry GameIconic
Bruins vs Canadiens
The greatest rivalry in hockey when the Canadiens visit TD Garden.
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Rivalry GameIconic
Celtics vs Lakers
The greatest rivalry in basketball when the Lakers visit TD Garden.
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Championship DisplayIconic
Championship Banners
Take in the full banner collection from the upper bowl — Bruins and Celtics history overhead.
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Postgame TraditionIconic
Dirty Water After a Bruins Win
Stay for Dirty Water blasting after a Bruins home victory.
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Special EventIconic
NBA Playoff Game
Playoff basketball at TD Garden with Banner 18 energy.
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MuseumIconic
Sports Museum
Explore The Sports Museum inside TD Garden — one of the best in North America.
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Special EventIconic
Stanley Cup Playoff Game
Playoff hockey at TD Garden — among the loudest atmospheres in sports.
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Crowd AtmosphereIconic
TD Garden
That first moment walking into the bowl and seeing the banners overhead.
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Legacy DisplayIconic
Bill Russell
Exhibits honoring the 11-time champion and greatest winner in team sports history.
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Historic ExhibitIconic
Boston Garden History
The story of the old Garden — parquet, penalty box, and decades of Boston magic.
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Championship DisplayIconic
Bruins Stanley Cup History
History of all six Bruins Stanley Cup championships.
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Championship DisplayIconic
Celtics Championship History
18 banners and the most championships in NBA history.
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Historic ExhibitIconic
Celtics Dynasty
Full timeline of Celtics championship eras from Russell to Banner 18.
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Historic ExhibitIconic
Historic Playoff Moments
Stanley Cup Finals, NBA Finals, and legendary playoff moments at the Garden.
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Historic ExhibitIconic
Historic Rivalries
Bruins–Canadiens, Celtics–Lakers, and Boston’s greatest rivalries.
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Historic ExhibitIconic
Original Six History
Bruins heritage as one of hockey’s Original Six franchises.
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Legacy DisplayIconic
Patrice Bergeron
Tributes to the Bruins captain and one of the greatest two-way centers ever.
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Legacy DisplayIconic
Paul Pierce
Tributes to The Truth and the 2008 championship run.
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Legacy DisplayIconic
Red Auerbach
Honors the architect of Celtics dynasty and his cigar-lit legacy.
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Legacy DisplayIconic
Willie O'Ree
Honors the pioneer who broke the NHL color barrier with the Boston Bruins.
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MascotIconic
Blades the Bruin
The Bruins mascot firing up the crowd from the ice and concourse all game long.
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MascotIconic
Lucky the Leprechaun
The Celtics mascot leading cheers and sideline energy at every game.
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Special EventIconic
Playoff Light Shows
Enhanced lighting and video during Bruins and Celtics playoff games.
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Rivalry GameIconic
Bruins vs Maple Leafs
Original Six rivalry energy when Toronto visits Boston.
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Rivalry GameIconic
Bruins vs Rangers
Original Six showdown when the Rangers visit the Garden.
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Rivalry GameIconic
Celtics vs Knicks
Historic Eastern Conference rivalry when the Knicks visit Boston.
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Team ArrivalMust see
Celtics Warmups from Courtside
Watch Celtics pregame warmups from floor level before tip-off.
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TailgateMust see
Hub Hall Before a Game
Pregame dining and gathering at Hub Hall before heading into the arena.
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LandmarkMust see
North Station Before a Game
Arrive via North Station and walk up into the Garden — a unique Boston experience.
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Special EventMust see
Overtime at TD Garden
Sudden-death overtime hockey or basketball — pure Garden drama.
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Crowd AtmosphereMust see
Sit Close to the Glass for a Bruins Game
Glass seats for the closest view in hockey — feel every hit and save.
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Crowd AtmosphereMust see
Sit Courtside for a Celtics Game
Courtside seats — feet from the action at a Celtics game.
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Postgame TraditionMust see
Three Stars Ceremony
Stay for the three stars of the game after a Bruins victory.
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Team ArrivalMust see
Warmups from Ice Level
Arrive early to watch Bruins pregame warmups from glass level.
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Architecture
8 Seconds Sculpture
The iconic tribute recognizing Bruins championship history.
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Architecture
Boston Sports District
Located in one of America's strongest sports markets.
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Architecture
North Station Integration
Connected directly to Boston's transportation hub and sports district.
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Architecture
The Boston Garden Legacy
The arena continues the tradition of the legendary Boston Garden.
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Displays
Boston Garden Legacy Exhibit
Exhibit on the original Boston Garden that stood next door on Causeway Street.
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Architecture
The Hub on Causeway District
Part of Boston's modern entertainment district.
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Architecture
Two-Sport Arena Home
Shared venue with the Boston Celtics.
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History
1980s Celtics Dynasty
Highlights the Bird-era championships.
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History
1980s Dynasty
Highlights the Bird-era championships.
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History
2008 Championships
Celebrates the modern title.
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History
2011 Stanley Cup
Celebrates the modern championship era.
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History
Big Bad Bruins
Highlights the 1970s championship teams.
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Displays
Bill Russell Tribute
Tribute to Bill Russell — 11-time champion and the soul of Celtics basketball.
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History
Bobby Orr
Honors one of hockey's greatest players.
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History
Boston Bruins Retired Numbers
Honors Bruins legends including Orr, Esposito, Bourque, and others.
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History
Boston Celtics Retired Numbers
Honors Russell, Bird, Havlicek, Cousy, and other legends.
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History
Bruins Legends
Honors franchise icons throughout the arena.
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Displays
Championship Banner Display
TD Garden's rafters filled with Celtics championship banners — 18 NBA titles.
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History
Larry Bird
Honors the Celtics icon.
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History
Ray Bourque
Celebrates the franchise icon.
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Statue
Red Auerbach Statue
Statue of Red Auerbach with his victory cigar outside TD Garden.
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Experience
Banner Ceremony
Championship celebrations remain central to the Celtics identity.
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Experience
Boston Basketball
Combines NBA history with the city's sports culture.
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Experience
Boston Bruins Stadium Tours
Behind-the-scenes arena access.
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Experience
Boston Celtics Stadium Tours
Behind-the-scenes access.
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Experience
Bruins Bear
The famous Bruins branding and fan identity.
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Experience
Bruins Pro Shop
Official team merchandise destination.
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Experience
Celtics Banner Ceremony
The championship tradition remains central to the arena.
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Experience
Celtics Pro Shop
Official merchandise destination.
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Experience
Celtics Store
Official merchandise destination.
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Experience
Garden Crowd Energy
The famous Boston basketball atmosphere.
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Experience
Goal Horn
The iconic Bruins scoring celebration.
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Displays
Lucky the Leprechaun Display
Displays of Lucky the Leprechaun, the Celtics' mascot and logo icon.
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Experience
National Anthem
The famous Boston game-night atmosphere.
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Experience
Parquet Court Legacy
The tradition of the Celtics' iconic playing surface.
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Experience
The Boston Hockey
Combines NHL history with New England sports culture.
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Statue
Bobby Orr Statue
Harry Weber’s bronze of Bobby Orr flying through the air after the 1970 Cup-winning goal — Boston’s signature hockey statue on Causeway Street.
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Displays
Bruins Heritage Hall
The Bruins Heritage Hall museum inside TD Garden, covering Original Six history through the 2011 Cup.
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Historic Marker
Bruins Centennial Monument
Monument marking the Bruins’ 1924 founding and 100 years of Boston hockey.
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Displays
Sports Museum of New England
The Sports Museum inside TD Garden, covering Boston's teams and regional sports history.
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Displays
Stanley Cup Banner Display
Championship banners honoring the Bruins’ Stanley Cup titles above the TD Garden ice.
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Displays
Bruins Hall of Fame
Honors Bruins legends, from Orr and Esposito through the modern Cup era.
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Displays
Bobby Orr Jersey Display
Retired No. 4 display honoring Bobby Orr inside TD Garden.
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Signature
Causeway Street Plaza
The Hub on Causeway plaza outside TD Garden — the pregame gathering strip for Bruins nights.
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Displays
Celtics Hall of Fame
Displays honoring Celtics legends and the NBA's most decorated franchise.
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Displays
Garden Greats Exhibit
Exhibit honoring the greatest athletes to play at the Garden.
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Historic Exhibit
Boston Sports History
All of Boston sports in one museum — Bruins, Celtics, Red Sox, Patriots, and more.
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Championship Display
Bruins Championship History
Six Stanley Cups and decades of Black and Gold tradition.
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Legacy Display
Cam Neely
Honors Neely’s Hall of Fame career and his impact on Bruins culture.
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Historic Exhibit
Greatest Garden Moments
Highlight displays of the most unforgettable moments in TD Garden history.
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Legacy Display
John Havlicek
Honors Hondo and his iconic stolen-ball moment in Celtics lore.
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Special Event
Bruins Pregame Videos
Dramatic pregame video packages building to puck drop.
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Special Event
Celtics Pregame Videos
High-energy pregame video intros before player introductions.
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Crowd Atmosphere
Celtics Victory Celebrations
Crowd surges and celebration after big Celtics buckets and wins.
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Band
Bruins Drumline
Bruins drumline performances during pregame and intermissions.
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Band
Celtics Drumline
Celtics drumline energy during pregame and timeouts.
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Special Event
Playoff Rally Towels
White rally towels distributed for Bruins and Celtics playoff runs.
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Special Event
In-Game Contests
T-shirt tosses, contests, and fan games between periods and timeouts.
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Special Event
Alumni Night Ceremonies
Bruins and Celtics legends honored on special alumni nights.
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Special Event
Hall of Fame Nights
Special ceremonies honoring Hall of Fame inductees at the Garden.
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Special Event
Theme Nights
Special theme nights with enhanced entertainment and giveaways.
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Special Event
Special Guest Appearances
Celebrity and alumni guest appearances during select games.
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Rivalry Game
Celtics vs 76ers
Decades of playoff battles when Philadelphia visits the Garden.
Through the years
History
Names
- 1995-2005FleetCenter
- 2005-2009TD Banknorth Garden
- 2009-presentTD Garden
Home teams
- 1995-presentBoston CelticsNBA
- 1995-presentBoston BruinsNHL
Big moments
- 2024NBA Finals 2008, 2010, 2022, 2024
- 2011Stanley Cup Finals 2011
Getting there
Plan your visit
Parking
Limited garage parking. $40-60. Transit recommended.
Transit
North Station (Orange/Green Line). Best transit access in Boston.
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