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TD Garden

9.0

Boston

Stadium information

Type
arena
Capacity
19,580
Opened
1995
Roof
Indoor
Surface
Hardwood / Artificial Ice
League
NBA
Sports
Hockey,Basketball
Categories
sport_hockey, sport_basketball
Timezone
America/New_York
Status
active
Address
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114
Location
Boston
Nicknames
The Garden

Boston’s major arena hosting NHL, NBA, concerts, and historic sports moments.

Former names

  • FleetCenter
  • TD Banknorth Garden

Teams

Boston BruinsBoston Celtics

Parking

Limited garage parking. $40-60. Transit recommended.

Transit

North Station (Orange/Green Line). Best transit access in Boston.

Passport Score

9.0

13 ratings · 50 check-ins

Atmosphere
9.3
Concessions
8.7
Amenities
9.4
Access
8.9
Neighborhood
9.5
Attractions
9.1

Location map

100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114 · Boston

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Naming rights history

  1. FleetCenter

    1995-2005

  2. TD Banknorth Garden

    2005-2009

  3. TD Garden

    2009-present

Home team history

  1. Boston Celtics

    1995-present · NBA

  2. Boston Bruins

    1995-present · NHL

Notable events

  1. NBA Finals 2008, 2010, 2022, 2024

    2024

  2. Stanley Cup Finals 2011

    2011

Features · Architecture

8 Seconds Sculpture

Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The iconic tribute recognizing Bruins championship history.

Boston Sports District

Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Located in one of America's strongest sports markets.

North Station Integration

Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Connected directly to Boston's transportation hub and sports district.

The Boston Garden Legacy

Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The arena continues the tradition of the legendary Boston Garden.

The Boston Garden Legacy

Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The arena carries forward one of basketball's most historic identities.

The Hub on Causeway District

Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Part of Boston's modern entertainment district.

Two-Sport Arena Home

Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Shared venue with the Boston Celtics.

Features · History

1980s Celtics Dynasty

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Highlights the Bird-era championships.

1980s Dynasty

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Highlights the Bird-era championships.

2008 Championships

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Celebrates the modern title.

2011 Stanley Cup

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Celebrates the modern championship era.

Big Bad Bruins

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Highlights the 1970s championship teams.

Bill Russell

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Celebrates the franchise's greatest champion.

Bobby Orr

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Honors one of hockey's greatest players.

Boston Bruins Retired Numbers

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Honors Bruins legends including Orr, Esposito, Bourque, and others.

Boston Celtics Retired Numbers

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Honors Russell, Bird, Havlicek, Cousy, and other legends.

Bruins Legends

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Honors franchise icons throughout the arena.

Celtics Championship Banners

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The most decorated championship collection in NBA history.

Larry Bird

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Honors the Celtics icon.

Ray Bourque

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Celebrates the franchise icon.

Red Auerbach

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Celebrates the legendary coach.

Features · Experience

Banner Ceremony

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Championship celebrations remain central to the Celtics identity.

Black and Gold Atmosphere

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

One of hockey's strongest fan identities.

Boston Basketball

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Combines NBA history with the city's sports culture.

Boston Bruins Stadium Tours

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Behind-the-scenes arena access.

Boston Celtics Stadium Tours

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Behind-the-scenes access.

Bruins Bear

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The famous Bruins branding and fan identity.

Bruins Pro Shop

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Official team merchandise destination.

Celtics Banner Ceremony

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The championship tradition remains central to the arena.

Celtics Pro Shop

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Official merchandise destination.

Celtics Store

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Official merchandise destination.

Garden Crowd Energy

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The famous Boston basketball atmosphere.

Goal Horn

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The iconic Bruins scoring celebration.

Lucky the Leprechaun

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The mascot and fan identity experience.

National Anthem

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The famous Boston game-night atmosphere.

Parquet Court Legacy

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The tradition of the Celtics' iconic playing surface.

The Boston Hockey

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Combines NHL history with New England sports culture.

Traditions

"Shipping Up to Boston" Iconic Must experience

Songs & Music · Throughout the arena, gameday

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.

Lucky the Leprechaun Center Court Iconic Must experience

Performers · Throughout the arena, gameday

Lucky the Leprechaun performs his signature half-court backward over-the-head shot during breaks in play, a tradition fans eagerly anticipate every game.

"Let's Go Celtics!" Chant Iconic Must experience

Crowd Chants · Throughout the arena, gameday

TD Garden erupts with coordinated "Let's Go Celtics!" chants during defensive stands and late-game moments.

Banner Legacy Iconic Must experience

Introductions · Throughout the arena, gameday

Player introductions and pregame videos celebrate the franchise's championship banners hanging above the court, connecting every game to Celtics history.

Beat L.A. Chant Iconic Must experience

Crowd Chants · Throughout the arena, gameday

Whenever the Lakers visit—or during playoff runs—fans famously break into loud "Beat L.A.!" chants, regardless of the opponent.

Todd Angilly Anthem Singalong Iconic Must experience

Songs & Music · Throughout the arena, gameday

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.

Goal Horn and "Kernkraft 400" Iconic Must experience

Goal Song · Throughout the arena, gameday

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.

"Let's Go Bruins!" Chant Iconic Must experience

Crowd Chant · Throughout the arena, gameday

Fans clap in rhythm while repeating "Let's Go Bruins!" during key moments, with the chant frequently starting organically in the balcony sections of TD Garden.

Ric Flair "Woo!" Iconic Must experience

Crowd Chant · Throughout the arena, gameday

Fans exchange extended Ric Flair-style "Woooo!" calls across different sections of TD Garden during stoppages and after Bruins goals.

"Dirty Water" After Victories Iconic Must experience

Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday

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.

History & timeline

Boston Garden History Iconic

Historic Exhibit · The Sports Museum

The story of the old Garden — parquet, penalty box, and decades of Boston magic.

Bruins Stanley Cup History Iconic

Championship Display · The Sports Museum

History of all six Bruins Stanley Cup championships.

Celtics Championship History Iconic

Championship Display · The Sports Museum and rafters

18 banners and the most championships in NBA history.

Celtics Dynasty Iconic

Historic Exhibit · The Sports Museum

Full timeline of Celtics championship eras from Russell to Banner 18.

Historic Playoff Moments Iconic

Historic Exhibit · The Sports Museum

Stanley Cup Finals, NBA Finals, and legendary playoff moments at the Garden.

Historic Rivalries Iconic

Historic Exhibit · The Sports Museum

Bruins–Canadiens, Celtics–Lakers, and Boston’s greatest rivalries.

Original Six History Iconic

Historic Exhibit · The Sports Museum

Bruins heritage as one of hockey’s Original Six franchises.

Patrice Bergeron Iconic

Legacy Display · The Sports Museum

Tributes to the Bruins captain and one of the greatest two-way centers ever.

Paul Pierce Iconic

Legacy Display · The Sports Museum

Tributes to The Truth and the 2008 championship run.

Willie O'Ree Iconic

Legacy Display · The Sports Museum

Honors the pioneer who broke the NHL color barrier with the Boston Bruins.

Boston Sports History

Historic Exhibit · The Sports Museum

All of Boston sports in one museum — Bruins, Celtics, Red Sox, Patriots, and more.

Bruins Championship History

Championship Display · The Sports Museum and rafters

Six Stanley Cups and decades of Black and Gold tradition.

Cam Neely

Legacy Display · The Sports Museum

Honors Neely’s Hall of Fame career and his impact on Bruins culture.

Greatest Garden Moments

Historic Exhibit · The Sports Museum

Highlight displays of the most unforgettable moments in TD Garden history.

John Havlicek

Legacy Display · The Sports Museum

Honors Hondo and his iconic stolen-ball moment in Celtics lore.

Entertainment

Bruins Goal Celebrations Iconic Must experience

Crowd Atmosphere · After Bruins goals

Goal horn, Zombie Nation, and crowd eruption after every Bruins goal.

Todd Angilly National Anthem Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Pregame, center ice/court

Renowned anthem performances that elevate every Garden pregame.

Banner Raising Ceremonies Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Rafters, championship ceremonies

Championship banner raisings — among the most emotional nights in Boston sports.

Blades the Bruin Iconic

Mascot · Ice and concourse, Bruins games

The Bruins mascot firing up the crowd from the ice and concourse all game long.

Lucky the Leprechaun Iconic

Mascot · Court and concourse, Celtics games

The Celtics mascot leading cheers and sideline energy at every game.

Playoff Light Shows Iconic

Special Event · Arena-wide, playoffs

Enhanced lighting and video during Bruins and Celtics playoff games.

Bruins Pregame Videos

Special Event · Video board, pregame

Dramatic pregame video packages building to puck drop.

Celtics Pregame Videos

Special Event · Video board, pregame

High-energy pregame video intros before player introductions.

Celtics Victory Celebrations

Crowd Atmosphere · Celtics games

Crowd surges and celebration after big Celtics buckets and wins.

Bruins Drumline

Band · Concourse and ice level

Bruins drumline performances during pregame and intermissions.

Celtics Drumline

Band · Concourse and court level

Celtics drumline energy during pregame and timeouts.

Playoff Rally Towels

Special Event · Playoff games

White rally towels distributed for Bruins and Celtics playoff runs.

In-Game Contests

Special Event · Arena-wide

T-shirt tosses, contests, and fan games between periods and timeouts.

Alumni Night Ceremonies

Special Event · Ice/court, select games

Bruins and Celtics legends honored on special alumni nights.

Hall of Fame Nights

Special Event · Ice/court, select games

Special ceremonies honoring Hall of Fame inductees at the Garden.

Theme Nights

Special Event · Arena-wide

Special theme nights with enhanced entertainment and giveaways.

Special Guest Appearances

Special Event · Ice/court and concourse

Celebrity and alumni guest appearances during select games.

Experiences

Along to Zombie Nation Iconic Must experience

Song · After Bruins goals

Jump and sing along as Kernkraft 400 erupts after every Bruins goal.

Banner Raising Ceremony Iconic Must experience

Special Event · TD Garden, ceremony night

Witness a championship banner raised to the rafters — a once-in-a-lifetime Boston moment.

Bruins Goal Horn Live Iconic Must experience

Tradition · After Bruins goals

Feel the horn blast through your chest after a Bruins goal — a Garden bucket list moment.

Bruins vs Canadiens Iconic Must experience

Rivalry Game · TD Garden on rivalry night

The greatest rivalry in hockey when the Canadiens visit TD Garden.

Celtics vs Lakers Iconic Must experience

Rivalry Game · TD Garden on rivalry night

The greatest rivalry in basketball when the Lakers visit TD Garden.

Championship Banners Iconic Must experience

Championship Display · Upper bowl, center ice/court

Take in the full banner collection from the upper bowl — Bruins and Celtics history overhead.

Dirty Water After a Bruins Win Iconic Must experience

Postgame Tradition · Postgame, Bruins wins

Stay for Dirty Water blasting after a Bruins home victory.

Game 7 Atmosphere Iconic Must experience

Special Event · TD Garden, Game 7

Game 7 energy at the Garden — the loudest building in Boston.

NBA Playoff Game Iconic Must experience

Special Event · TD Garden, postseason

Playoff basketball at TD Garden with Banner 18 energy.

Sports Museum Iconic Must experience

Museum · Levels 5 and 6, TD Garden

Explore The Sports Museum inside TD Garden — one of the best in North America.

Stanley Cup Playoff Game Iconic Must experience

Special Event · TD Garden, postseason

Playoff hockey at TD Garden — among the loudest atmospheres in sports.

TD Garden Iconic Must experience

Crowd Atmosphere · Main concourse entrances

That first moment walking into the bowl and seeing the banners overhead.

Bruins vs Maple Leafs Iconic

Rivalry Game · TD Garden

Original Six rivalry energy when Toronto visits Boston.

Bruins vs Rangers Iconic

Rivalry Game · TD Garden

Original Six showdown when the Rangers visit the Garden.

Celtics vs Knicks Iconic

Rivalry Game · TD Garden

Historic Eastern Conference rivalry when the Knicks visit Boston.

Celtics Warmups from Courtside Must experience

Team Arrival · Floor level, courtside

Watch Celtics pregame warmups from floor level before tip-off.

Hub Hall Before a Game Must experience

Tailgate · The Hub on Causeway

Pregame dining and gathering at Hub Hall before heading into the arena.

North Station Before a Game Must experience

Landmark · North Station concourse

Arrive via North Station and walk up into the Garden — a unique Boston experience.

Overtime at TD Garden Must experience

Special Event · Full arena experience

Sudden-death overtime hockey or basketball — pure Garden drama.

Sit Close to the Glass for a Bruins Game Must experience

Crowd Atmosphere · Glass seats, rink level

Glass seats for the closest view in hockey — feel every hit and save.

Sit Courtside for a Celtics Game Must experience

Crowd Atmosphere · Courtside, floor level

Courtside seats — feet from the action at a Celtics game.

Three Stars Ceremony Must experience

Postgame Tradition · Ice postgame, Bruins wins

Stay for the three stars of the game after a Bruins victory.

Warmups from Ice Level Must experience

Team Arrival · Glass seats, rink level

Arrive early to watch Bruins pregame warmups from glass level.

Celtics vs 76ers

Rivalry Game · TD Garden

Decades of playoff battles when Philadelphia visits the Garden.

Fan reviews

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8.5 2026-06

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  • atmosphere: 8.9
  • food: 7.8
  • parking: 8.9
  • neighborhood: 9.0
  • facilities: 7.9
  • attractions: 8.6
7.0 2026-06 · sports

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  • attractions: 7.0
8.5 2026-06

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  • atmosphere: 8.4
  • food: 7.5
  • parking: 8.7
  • neighborhood: 9.1
  • facilities: 8.4
  • attractions: 8.7
10.0 2026-07 · sports

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  • atmosphere: 10.0
  • food: 10.0
  • parking: 10.0
  • neighborhood: 10.0
  • facilities: 10.0
  • attractions: 10.0
  • access: 10.0
  • amenities: 10.0
  • concessions: 10.0
9.8 2026-07 · sports

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  • atmosphere: 9.6
  • food: 10.0
  • parking: 9.5
  • neighborhood: 9.4
  • facilities: 10.0
  • attractions: 10.0
  • access: 9.5
  • amenities: 10.0
  • concessions: 10.0
8.5 2026-06

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  • atmosphere: 9.0
  • parking: 8.0
8.5 2026-07 · sports

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  • atmosphere: 9.0
  • food: 7.3
  • parking: 7.8
  • neighborhood: 9.3
  • facilities: 8.5
  • attractions: 8.9
  • amenities: 8.5
  • access: 7.8
  • concessions: 7.3
9.6 2026-07 · sports

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  • atmosphere: 10.0
  • food: 8.8
  • parking: 9.0
  • neighborhood: 10.0
  • facilities: 10.0
  • attractions: 10.0
  • access: 9.0
  • amenities: 10.0
  • concessions: 8.8
8.5 2026-07 · sports

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  • atmosphere: 8.5
  • food: 7.5
  • parking: 8.0
  • neighborhood: 9.1
  • facilities: 8.8
  • attractions: 8.8
  • amenities: 8.8
  • access: 8.0
  • concessions: 7.5
9.2 2026-06

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  • atmosphere: 10.0
  • food: 8.3
  • parking: 8.5
  • neighborhood: 9.8
  • facilities: 9.9
  • attractions: 8.6
9.7 2026-07 · sports

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  • atmosphere: 9.6
  • food: 10.0
  • parking: 9.6
  • neighborhood: 9.6
  • facilities: 10.0
  • attractions: 9.6
  • access: 9.6
  • amenities: 10.0
  • concessions: 10.0

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