TD Garden
TD Garden
4.5
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As New England’s largest sports and entertainment arena, TD Garden is the home of the storied NHL’s Boston Bruins and NBA’s Boston Celtics franchises and hosts over 3.5 million people a year at its world-renowned concerts, sporting events, family shows, wrestling, and ice shows.
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Neighbourhood: West End
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- North Station • 1 min walk
- Science Park • 6 min walk
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- Hugh M2 contributionsElectric atmosphere at the BruinsOur first visit to Ice Hockey in the USA. Amazing experience, the atmosphere inside the arena was electric. Good choice of food & drink All the staff were friendly & helpful. Never to be forgotten.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 15 October 2023
- PrincermanOtsego, Minnesota1,334 contributionsGreat place for Hockey!Fantastic place to watch hockey. Bruins fans are loud and generally fun. The food in the Boston Garden Society was excellent. Sal's Pizza was one of the best slices of pizza I have had in recent memory.Visited November 2023Travelled soloWritten 6 November 2023
- Patrick C16 contributionsTD Garden ((Celtic game )) ☘️Excellent arena ! Very helpful staff and security personnel ! Seating was comfortable and ushers were excellent ( Section 325) very easy to get in and out of arena . Go to Halftime King of pizza right outside TD Garden . Great local place and cool vibe on game nights !Visited December 2023Travelled with familyWritten 3 December 2023
- Russell WMaine2,882 contributionsTah Dah Garden!We love taking the train to TD Garden to see the Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins. It's easy, inexpensive, and if we want to stay overnight there is a very convenient Citizen M in the same block. Comfortable seats, good views, and the usual food and sports gear vendors. They have their own parking garage. I also saw a concert there once.Visited December 2023Travelled with familyWritten 19 December 2023
- Bill KMantorville, Minnesota6,856 contributionsGreat Concert VenueWe attended a concert at TD Garden and found it to be a great experience. The concert was a sold out performance with a large crowd. So many of the things that are a hassle at some venues were no problem at TD Garden. It was very easy to get in and out of the venue. There were very few lines for bathrooms or concessions. The ushers were friendly and helpful instead of being heavy-handed. The seating is very good and nightlines are great throughout. They hold a lot of concerts at this arena, and they really have their act together.Visited January 2024Travelled with familyWritten 16 January 2024
- kisssmeeLos Angeles, California825 contributionsVery convenient to get to.I enjoy watching sports so why not visit the TD Garden while in Boston. I love that it is so convenient getting here via North Station. There are multiple entrances into the arena and getting through security is fairly quick. They do have a clear bag policy to abide by. There are plenty choices of food and kiosks as you walk through the arena. I bought water and it's been a while since I've bought a bottle of water during a basketball game, but they do take the caps away. I used a napkin to "seal" my water bottle. I sat in the Loge section and the seats are pretty close to each other. So close you will be touching your neighbors knee. The bathrooms were clean and the line wasn't too bad during peak bathroom breaks (ie halftime).Visited November 2023Travelled soloWritten 22 February 2024
- Christophe BQuebec City, Canada962 contributionsA classic venueBest entertainment venue in eastern USA. We were there for a Celtics game and it was awesome. The arena is clean, historic and loud. The service is also great but expect to pay HIGH prices for food and beer.Visited April 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 14 April 2024
- MerlWake Forest, North Carolina19 contributionsBoston Hockey at TD GardenAttend last game of Bruin's 100th Season at TD Garden. Caught train from Dedham and walked the 3/4 mile along the greenway from the train station to TD Garden. All the local restaurants and bars had good vibes. Walked greenway back to station, totally safe after Bruins game ended at 10PM. Pros: Clean, polite staff, wide food selection, well ventilated, clear sound system, good vibesVisited April 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 23 April 2024
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Sally B
Marina del Rey, CA537 contributions
Dec 2019
I've been here twice to see Celtic games. It reminds me a lot of the Staples Center in LA. The seats are stadium style and can be quite steep up at the top levels. Nice views though. The first time I made the mistake of driving and parking in the TD Garden parking lot and it is extremely expensive. The last time we stayed at a hotel in the area and just walked to the stadium. It also have public transportation underneath it. I personally don't think the food is that great.
Written 24 January 2020
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BDZTravels
Pittsburgh, PA375 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
As a visitor to TD garden, things can look very intimidating looking at this arena as it is located on top of a bustling North Station train line. However, I found a lot of everything in and around TD garden to navigate easily with a little research. The Bruins main ProShop store is just inside the main North station entrance as you must enter from inside the station. Very nice selection of stuff and they actually offer discounts on older merchandise that should be discounted, (unlike NY cough cough) so we went to the proshop around 5:30 for a 7pm game and then found that there is actually another entrance To TD garden just beyond the proshop that allowed regular patrons to enter 1.25 hours early. The pro shop was open after the game as well, and even if you miss it before the game, it was also open after the game to, (although a lot more crowded).
They offered my daughter face painting for several different bruins designs, of which she partook, (for free). She got a bruins symbol on one cheek with hockey sticks and pucks on the other. They also gave her a collectible bruins model plane for answering a trivia question correctly, (that I had to answer). I was surprised at how difficult the questions were, but nonetheless she got to choose from an array of items including a TD garden keychain, bracelet, and other trinkets a young child would love. I appreciated this gesture by the Bruins as I appreciated it was free and I didn’t even have to fill out a questionnaire or anything for it!
The 2 biggest reasons I dropped a star for was for the comfortability of the seats and the blocked view of the near goal with people prematurely standing or leaning forward in their seats. We were section 309, row 13, seats 16 and 17. There was a Karen siting in front of us that leaned all the way forward in her seat to where I couldn’t see anything! I didn’t pay to watch the game from the Jumbotron tv!
They had a lot of variety in terms of food choices, which was also highly appreciated! We ended up getting the pizza, (which was highly delicious) and a souvenir popcorn bucket. I didn’t find the prices for any of the food options bad either. The only thing I was annoyed by was that we kept being pressed to leave tips by the machine and workers. Do you not pay your people enough money to do their job to begin with? They’re not servers, they’re basically glorified fast food workers. This is the only hockey arena I’ve been to that makes patrons feel like they have to tip, and I didn’t appreciate it at all.
Great game experience though overall, and I would return.
They offered my daughter face painting for several different bruins designs, of which she partook, (for free). She got a bruins symbol on one cheek with hockey sticks and pucks on the other. They also gave her a collectible bruins model plane for answering a trivia question correctly, (that I had to answer). I was surprised at how difficult the questions were, but nonetheless she got to choose from an array of items including a TD garden keychain, bracelet, and other trinkets a young child would love. I appreciated this gesture by the Bruins as I appreciated it was free and I didn’t even have to fill out a questionnaire or anything for it!
The 2 biggest reasons I dropped a star for was for the comfortability of the seats and the blocked view of the near goal with people prematurely standing or leaning forward in their seats. We were section 309, row 13, seats 16 and 17. There was a Karen siting in front of us that leaned all the way forward in her seat to where I couldn’t see anything! I didn’t pay to watch the game from the Jumbotron tv!
They had a lot of variety in terms of food choices, which was also highly appreciated! We ended up getting the pizza, (which was highly delicious) and a souvenir popcorn bucket. I didn’t find the prices for any of the food options bad either. The only thing I was annoyed by was that we kept being pressed to leave tips by the machine and workers. Do you not pay your people enough money to do their job to begin with? They’re not servers, they’re basically glorified fast food workers. This is the only hockey arena I’ve been to that makes patrons feel like they have to tip, and I didn’t appreciate it at all.
Great game experience though overall, and I would return.
Written 7 April 2023
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shanec
Calgary, Canada2,059 contributions
Nov 2019
My friends and I were on our annual fall sports trip and this year was Boston. We are big hockey fans so we went to the Bruins vs. Wild. We parked in the parkade at the arena which was convenient but expensive. Walking through the train station which is part of the arena complex was interesting and I will leave it at that.
The arena itself was nice and the concourse had plenty of options for food and drink. The game and fans were great but the between whistles entertainment on the clock was boring after a while showing fan cams all the time. They could get a little creative. We also went to a Basketball game a few days later (not a Basketball fan) and it was fun being around fans of a different sport.
Plenty of eating and drinking establishments in the area for before/after activities.
The arena itself was nice and the concourse had plenty of options for food and drink. The game and fans were great but the between whistles entertainment on the clock was boring after a while showing fan cams all the time. They could get a little creative. We also went to a Basketball game a few days later (not a Basketball fan) and it was fun being around fans of a different sport.
Plenty of eating and drinking establishments in the area for before/after activities.
Written 8 January 2020
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Nigel P
Broadstone, UK18 contributions
Feb 2020
My first time visit to a NBA game was awesome. The venue handled the capacity crowd with ease, security were efficient and polite and the food and drinks vendors also. The seats gave a great view and the atmosphere was electric. My only criticism was we paid a decent amount of money for the tickets, no problem but $14 for a beer meant I only bought one! Captive audience I guess, but whilst everything else was done very well, I felt ripped off for buying a drink.
Written 6 March 2020
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outsider88
12 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
We went to the stadium to watch the Bruins play. The venue has amazing sound and lighting, which really gets the crowd into the mood and amplifies the atmosphere.
Once seated the seats were surprisingly comfortable, far more than can be said about a lot of stadiums these days.
The only downside to the venue is the lack of restrooms for the number of patrons. Unless you're on your way to the restroom as the siren goes, you'll be lucky to be back in your seat before the 20 minute intermission ends.
The other thing that dampened the experience is how expensive food and drinks were. Expect to pay close to $20 for a large beer or other alcoholic beverage
Once seated the seats were surprisingly comfortable, far more than can be said about a lot of stadiums these days.
The only downside to the venue is the lack of restrooms for the number of patrons. Unless you're on your way to the restroom as the siren goes, you'll be lucky to be back in your seat before the 20 minute intermission ends.
The other thing that dampened the experience is how expensive food and drinks were. Expect to pay close to $20 for a large beer or other alcoholic beverage
Written 4 March 2023
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WINEandTRAVEL
Boston, MA12,248 contributions
Dec 2021
Great arena... perfect for Celtics and Bruins games. They've improved the restaurants around the Garden, inside the Garden needs a lot of help in the food area... so, suggest you eat before or after the event, as necessary. We love the new Hub Hall, a collection of restaurants walk-up counters with interior communal seating... really great addition, located just adjacent to the entrance.
Celtics were rockin tonight!
Celtics were rockin tonight!
Written 30 December 2021
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HighlightSwoosh
Boston, MA9 contributions
Sept 2021
I went to TD Garden three days in a row for the Laver Cup. The tennis was very entertaining, but the venue itself was not great. I feel like it was operating at about half capacity at most, with many of the food establishments being closed altogether. The ones that were open often had very long lines, and ran out of food and drinks fairly quickly. On the upside, the ushers didn't seem to care about checking people's tickets at all, so I was able to go sit very close to the action.
Written 7 December 2021
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Bill K
Mantorville, MN6,856 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
We attended a concert at TD Garden and found it to be a great experience. The concert was a sold out performance with a large crowd. So many of the things that are a hassle at some venues were no problem at TD Garden. It was very easy to get in and out of the venue. There were very few lines for bathrooms or concessions. The ushers were friendly and helpful instead of being heavy-handed. The seating is very good and nightlines are great throughout.
They hold a lot of concerts at this arena, and they really have their act together.
They hold a lot of concerts at this arena, and they really have their act together.
Written 16 January 2024
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Marie L
2 contributions
Sept 2022 • Family
I bought a parking pass, paid way over what they charge if you just pay at the gate. Got there and was denied access because they never sent me a barcode. They sent 3 emails that just took me back to the app where it says “ticket” but no barcode. Had to drive down the street and pay for another parking pass with cash. Contacted customer service before the event even started for a refund on the useless ticket and they refused, just kept telling me the barcode was sent via email, it was not! Don’t trust this 3rd party selling site, they are trash.
Written 25 September 2022
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svedesaccio
Casalecchio di Reno, Italy2,045 contributions
Nov 2024 • Business
Last year NBA, this year NHL, 2 different events, but same result: crazy experience.
They are perfectly organized, considering that from one day to the next they assemble everything and disassemble to go from ice hockey to basketball and vice versa.
I am a money machine since inside I sell every good of God to eat, drink and buy the gadgets of their idols.
Don't miss this experience absolutely to do whether it's NBA (too Pussy) or hockey (however fun to follow).
Not low prices (better the NBA NHL)
They are perfectly organized, considering that from one day to the next they assemble everything and disassemble to go from ice hockey to basketball and vice versa.
I am a money machine since inside I sell every good of God to eat, drink and buy the gadgets of their idols.
Don't miss this experience absolutely to do whether it's NBA (too Pussy) or hockey (however fun to follow).
Not low prices (better the NBA NHL)
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Written 24 November 2024
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I know the box office does, but do the vending stations within the venue accept AmEx?
Written 27 March 2022
Going to the Celtics game with my son tonight. For an 8:30 game start, what is the earliest time we can get in? We want to see warmups.
Written 1 February 2020
Hey. We got to Bruins game about 2 hours before puck drop and couldn’t get in. We had to wait - I think - for about an hour before the game. That was our experience. Enjoy!
Written 1 February 2020
Not at all
Just bring a light coat in case
Written 15 February 2020
Hi, I just bought tickets to Celtics vs. Nets game. My seats are 11-12 in loge 18 row 3. Does anyone know if these are decent seats? Haven’t been to a game in a while.
Written 18 January 2020
Hey there.
I’m not sure exactly where your seats are, but it is a great stadium for viewing and all seats are good seats (unless of course you need to be close to the action). But the viewing is quite good everywhere.
Written 18 January 2020
theglades74
Hampton, New Hampshire
Does anyone know where Level 9 box 904 is located???
Written 22 March 2019
Level Nine is at the top of the building and has privacy and the seats are pretty cool. The stage or ice or court is way below, but you have a really clean bathroom and they serve beverages. You also get to go there through the private entrance and take the elevator to your level. I often get the Media seats for Concerts, as the pricing is always under $70 per ticket. I have always spoiled myself and had 2nd row center or club seats at the Garden, but have seen all the performers and if I just want to enjoy the music, The Media Seats are the answer. Hope this helps:)
Written 23 March 2019
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