Game Day and Beyond

NBA team guides

Boston Celtics

Venue and travel guide

Venue and location

Address

100 Legends Way

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City

Boston

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Notes

Shared arena with the NHL Boston Bruins. Celtics ownership: NBA approved sale to a group led by William (Bill) Chisholm in 2025 (team valued at $6.1B in first stage); Chisholm group holds majority control with Wyc Grousbeck staying on as Alternate Governor through the 2027-28 season before full transfer (~$7.3B) by 2028

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Phone

(617) 624-1000 (general); Celtics tickets 866-4CELTIX

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State

MA

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Venue name

TD Garden

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Zip code

02114

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Public transportation

Airport connection

From Logan Airport take Blue Line to Government Center, transfer to Green Line eastbound (2 stops) to North Station

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App

MBTA website/app (mbta.com); Transit app; Boston Bruins + TD Garden App

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Best option

Green or Orange Line to North Station — fastest, cheapest, drops you at the door

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Bus routes

MBTA bus service at North Station/Haymarket area (e.g., routes 4 and others serving the West End)

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Fare

MBTA subway fare $2.40 (CharlieCard/CharlieTicket/contactless); Commuter Rail fares by zone; tap-to-pay accepted

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Ferry

No direct ferry at the arena; MBTA ferry service runs from other downtown terminals (e.g., Long Wharf/Rowes Wharf), not at North Station

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Nearest station

North Station (directly beneath/adjacent to TD Garden)

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Rail lines

MBTA Green Line and Orange Line (subway); MBTA Commuter Rail (all northside lines); Amtrak Downeaster

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Tips

Use the underground MBTA transit passageway linking Commuter Rail to the subway to avoid street crowds; last Green/Orange Line trains depart North Station around 12:45 AM

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Walking distance

Essentially zero — North Station exits connect directly to arena via East/West entrances and underground passageway

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Shuttles

Accessibility

N/A — not applicable

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Cost

N/A — not applicable

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Dropoff

N/A — not applicable

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Frequency

N/A — rely on MBTA subway/commuter rail frequency

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Notes

TD Garden does not operate a team shuttle; the arena's defining transit feature is its direct connection to North Station

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Operator

N/A — not applicable

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Park ride

MBTA Commuter Rail park-and-ride stations on northern lines (e.g., along the Newburyport/Rockport, Haverhill, Lowell, Fitchburg lines) feed directly into North Station

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Pickup

N/A — not applicable

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Routes

N/A — no dedicated arena shuttle; MBTA North Station provides direct rail access

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Schedule

N/A — not applicable

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Bicycles

Rack locations

Public bike racks along Causeway Street and throughout the North Station area (no dedicated arena bike facility)

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Share distance

Adjacent — Bluebikes dock steps from the arena at North Station

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Share provider

Bluebikes (Boston metro bike share)

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Share station

Yes — Bluebikes stations at/near North Station and Causeway Street (e.g., Portal Park area)

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Tips

Use Bluebikes app for live dock availability; station locations near the arena have shifted with construction, so confirm before riding

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Valet

N/A — no official bike valet advertised

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Accessibility

Accessible parking

Accessible spaces in North Station Garage; arrange via ADA Info Line 617-624-1750 / accessibleneeds@tdgarden.com

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Assistive listening

Available at all events; request at least 14 days in advance via 617-624-1750 or accessibleneeds@tdgarden.com. Live captioning shown on digital rings above Loge 5 and Loge 16 and via the Boston Bruins + TD Garden App

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Contact

ADA Info Line 617-624-1750 (during event hours) / accessibleneeds@tdgarden.com ; page: tdgarden.com/accessibility

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Dropoff

Accessible drop-off coordinated near arena entrances; contact Guest Services/ADA line in advance

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Fun fact

Live captions for all Celtics and Bruins games appear on the arena's digital ring boards and stream to your phone via the official app

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Restrooms

ADA-accessible restrooms available throughout all levels

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Service animals

Service animals permitted; standard ADA service-animal policy applies

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Wheelchair seating

Wheelchair and companion spaces dispersed vertically and horizontally across all levels in multiple price ranges; request when purchasing tickets

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Food and vendors

Cashless

Yes — TD Garden is cashless; major cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay accepted

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Fun fact

Delaware North's Sportservice runs food, beverage, and retail at TD Garden — fitting, since Delaware North owns both the arena and the Bruins

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Local

Sal's Pizza, Lucky's Chicken, Hub Hot Dog, City Sweets (Level 3); regional/Boston-themed concepts added for the venue's 30th-anniversary refresh

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Mobile ordering

Yes — mobile ordering supported via concession kiosks/app at select locations

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Notable stands

Hub Hot Dog, Lucky's Chicken, Sal's Pizza, City Sweets

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Parking Apps Accepted

Ticketmaster, Account Manager, SpotHero for parking purchase

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Signature food

Hub Hot Dog (value menu favorite); New England-style fare and Sal's Pizza are arena staples

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Venue history

Architect

Ellerbe Becket

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Construction cost

Approximately $160 million

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Famous moments

Celtics' 2008 NBA Championship run; raising of Banner 18 (record 18th NBA title) in October 2024 following the 2024 championship; numerous playoff classics

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Fun fact

TD Garden replaced the original Boston Garden (1928) and was built just inches away from the old arena before it was demolished. The TD naming-rights deal runs through 2045

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Opened

1995 (opened September 1995; Celtics first game Nov. 3, 1995)

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Original name

FleetCenter (renamed TD Banknorth Garden in 2005, then TD Garden in 2009)

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Records

Home to the NBA's most-decorated franchise (18 championships, surpassing the Lakers' 17)

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Renovations

Major updates in 2006, 2009, 2014, and 2019 (including The Hub on Causeway development and new West End entrance); $100M premium-hospitality overhaul (Society Suites/event-level clubs) announced April 2026

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Retired numbers

18 Celtics NBA Championship banners; 24 retired Celtics jersey numbers (Bill Russell through Paul Pierce, incl. Kevin Garnett); Bruins' 6 Stanley Cup banners also hang in the rafters

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Venue details

Capacity

19,156 for basketball (19,580 concerts; 17,850 hockey)

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Climate

Fully enclosed, climate-controlled indoor arena; ice plant beneath the floor supports Bruins hockey conversion

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Elevation

~20 ft above sea level (Boston, MA) — N/A as a performance factor for an indoor arena

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Levels

Multiple levels including lower bowl (Loge), club/premium levels, and Balcony upper bowl

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Premium

Boston Garden Society products — Society Suites, Rafters, Cross Insurance Boardroom, Heineken Star Club, Jameson Lounge, The Lofts, Ford SportsDeck, club seating; $100M premium-experience overhaul underway as of 2026

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Scoreboard

Center-hung HD video scoreboard plus 360-degree digital ring boards (used for live captioning above Loge 5 and Loge 16)

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Shared tenants

NHL Boston Bruins (co-primary tenant); hosts the Beanpot, concerts, and other events

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Surface

Hardwood basketball court (parquet-style Celtics floor); convertible to NHL ice for the Bruins

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