Boston Bruins
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
Address
100 Legends Way
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City
Boston
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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, Silver Line/Blue Line to connect to Orange or Green Line to North Station
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App
MBTA.com and the MBTA app (and transit apps like Transit)
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Best option
Green or Orange Line to North Station
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Bus routes
MBTA bus routes including 4, 92, and 93 serve the area
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Fare
MBTA subway/bus via CharlieCard/CharlieTicket and contactless; Commuter Rail by zone fare
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Nearest station
North Station (directly beneath/adjacent to TD Garden)
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Overview
MBTA Orange Line and Green Line (C and E branches) stop at North Station, directly beneath TD Garden. MBTA Commuter Rail (Fitchburg, Lowell, Haverhill, Newburyport/Rockport lines) also terminate at North Station. The Blue Line (Bowdoin) and Red Line (Charles/MGH) are a short walk. Single ride: $2.40 (CharlieTicket).
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Rail lines
MBTA Green Line and Orange Line (subway); Commuter Rail Fitchburg, Lowell, Haverhill, Newburyport/Rockport lines; Amtrak Downeaster at North Station
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Tips
Take the underground commuter passageway under Causeway St to avoid street crowds; transit is the recommended way to reach the arena
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Walking distance
Essentially zero — North Station connects directly into the arena (cross Causeway St or use commuter passageway)
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Shuttles
Cost
N/A
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Dropoff
N/A
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Frequency
N/A
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Notes
Park-and-ride via MBTA Commuter Rail is the de facto "shuttle" option into North Station
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Operator
N/A
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Park ride
Use MBTA Commuter Rail park-and-ride lots/garages outside the city, then ride into North Station
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Pickup
N/A
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Overview
No dedicated shuttle service needed. TD Garden sits directly above North Station, one of Boston's busiest transit hubs. Amtrak, MBTA Commuter Rail, Orange Line, and Green Line all converge here.
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Routes
N/A — no dedicated team/arena event shuttle published; transit (MBTA) is primary access
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Schedule
N/A — indoor downtown arena, no official shuttle
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Bicycles
Overview
Bluebikes stations located at North Station, Lovejoy Wharf, and along Causeway Street. Bike racks available around the arena perimeter.
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Rack locations
Public bike racks along Causeway Street and throughout the North Station area; racks at 10 Causeway St / Lomasney Way (Thomas P. O'Neill Federal Building)
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Share cost
Bluebikes single-ride/day pass or membership pricing (per Bluebikes rates)
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Share distance
At North Station, adjacent to the arena (steps away)
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Share provider
Bluebikes (Boston regional bike share)
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Share station
Yes — Bluebikes dock at North Station
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Spaces
~20 bike parking spaces at North Station; ~48 spaces at nearby O'Neill Federal Building
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Tips
Bring a sturdy lock; use the Bluebikes dock at North Station for the most convenient option
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Accessibility
Accessible parking
Accessible parking in North Station Garage with elevator access to the arena
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Assistive listening
Available on request — contact ADA Info Line (617-624-1750) or accessibleneeds@tdgarden.com at least 14 days prior
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Contact
ADA Info Line 617-624-1750 (during event hours) or accessibleneeds@tdgarden.com; pre-arranged escort requests 72 hrs in advance
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Dropoff
Accessible drop-off near the main entrance on Causeway Street
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Elevators
Elevators connect North Station Garage and all seating levels (multiple locations throughout arena)
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Fun fact
TD Garden expanded its Red Vest Accessible Program with NEADS to welcome service dog teams
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Overview
TD Garden is fully ADA-compliant with accessible seating on all levels. All entrances are wheelchair accessible. Elevators serve every level. Assistive listening devices, sensory kits, and wheelchair escort services available at Guest Services. Accessible parking in nearby garages.
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Restrooms
Fully accessible restrooms and family/companion restrooms with baby-changing stations throughout
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Service animals
Service dogs permitted; TD Garden partners with NEADS on the Red Vest Accessible (service dog) Program
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Wheelchair seating
Wheelchair locations with companion seats dispersed throughout — ~76 on Loge Level, ~62 on Balcony Level, plus floor-level for select events
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Food and vendors
Cashless
Yes — cashless; accepts Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover plus Apple Pay and Google Pay
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Craft beer
Craft Beer Garden and On Tap stands with rotating craft selections; Speakeasy bar with craft cocktails, wine and beer
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Fun fact
Food, beverage and retail are operated by Delaware North Sportservice; the arena markets itself as having the widest F&B variety of any New England arena
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Local
Concepts from local Boston chefs featured throughout concourses; widest food & beverage range of any New England arena
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Mobile ordering
Yes — mobile ordering and AI self-checkout (Mashgin) at Provisions MRKT
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Notable stands
Craft Beer Garden, Boston Common, On Tap, Provisions MRKT, Society Sips (500-suite level)
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Parking Apps Accepted
Pre-paid parking via Ticketmaster / Bruins Account Manager
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Overview
TD Garden features a comprehensive food and beverage program including Boston classics like lobster rolls, clam chowder, and local craft beer from Boston-area breweries. The Bruins ProShop is located on the main concourse. Mobile ordering available.
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Signature food
New England / Boston-style fare including local favorites; signature dishes from local chefs (e.g., clam chowder and regional specialties)
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Vegetarian
Yes — vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available; plant-based items at multiple stands
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Venue history
Architect
Ellerbe Becket
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Construction cost
Approximately $160 million
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Famous moments
Home of the Bruins' 2011 Stanley Cup run/clincher celebrations; numerous playoff classics and banner-raisings
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Fun fact
Replaced the original Boston Garden, which stood immediately adjacent; the old Garden's parquet legacy carried over to the new building for the Celtics
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Original capacity
~17,565 for hockey at opening (≈18,600 basketball)
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Original name
FleetCenter (briefly slated as "Shawmut Center" before opening)
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Renovations
"Legendary Transformation" ~$100M private investment by the Jacobs family begun 2017 (expansions, The Hub on Causeway); new Hub Vision 4K Daktronics center-hung scoreboard for 2021-22; earlier upgrades in 2006, 2009, 2014, 2019
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Retired numbers
Bruins retired numbers — 2 Eddie Shore, 3 Lionel Hitchman, 4 Bobby Orr, 5 Dit Clapper, 7 Phil Esposito, 8 Cam Neely, 9 Johnny Bucyk, 15 Milt Schmidt, 16 Rick Middleton, 22 Willie O'Ree, 24 Terry O'Reilly, 33 Zdeno Chara, 77 Ray Bourque; No. 37 Patrice Bergeron announced (June 18, 2026) to be retired during the 2026-27 season; plus Stanley Cup championship banners
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Venue details
Climate
Fully enclosed, climate-controlled indoor arena
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Elevation
Approximately sea level (~20 ft / downtown Boston)
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Levels
Multiple tiers — Loge (lower), Club, Balcony (upper), plus suite levels
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Premium
~90 executive suites and ~1,100 club seats; premium spaces include The Lofts, AT&T SportsDeck, Garden Suites, and Society Sips lounge
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Overview
Hockey seating capacity: 17,850. Ice surface: 200 ft × 85 ft. The arena spans approximately 755,000 square feet with excellent sightlines from all levels.
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Scoreboard
Daktronics "Hub Vision" 4K center-hung (2021); four main displays ~18 ft x 32.5 ft, ~48.6 million pixels, highest resolution in NHL/NBA at debut, with 360-degree LED ring displays
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Shared tenants
Boston Celtics (NBA) co-tenant
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Surface
Regulation NHL ice, 200 ft by 85 ft
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