TD Garden sits directly above North Station in Boston, and that one detail shapes almost everything about visiting: how you get there, where you park, and why the arena feels so easy to reach compared to most NBA and NHL venues. It’s home to the Boston Bruins and Boston Celtics, and it hosts more concerts and family shows than either team plays games.
This guide goes beyond the arena’s history to cover what you actually need for a visit: current seating layout, how ticket pricing works, parking near North Station, the bag policy security will enforce at the door, and the fastest ways in from the T, commuter rail, or Amtrak.
Quick Answer
TD Garden is a 19,156-seat (basketball) / 17,850-seat (hockey) arena at 100 Legends Way in Boston, home to the Celtics and Bruins. Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster and the box office (not at a public walk-up window on non-event days); parking is available in the North Station Garage directly beneath the building; and small bags only are allowed inside, with oversized bags checked at the Event Bag Check on Level 1 for a fee.
Seating Chart and Capacity
TD Garden’s seating bowl is arranged in three main tiers: the Loge level closest to the floor/ice, the Balcony level above it, and the Bruins Rafters/Celtics upper bowl at the top. Capacity flexes by event type — roughly 17,850 for Bruins hockey, 19,156 for Celtics basketball, and up to about 20,000 for end-stage concerts, since a full-floor concert configuration adds seats where the ice or court would be.
For sightlines, Loge sections behind either goal or basket tend to offer the best value-to-view ratio, while center-ice/center-court Loge and the lower Balcony rows are the premium (and priciest) tickets. The interactive seating chart on Ticketmaster’s TD Garden event pages lets you preview the view from any section before buying.
Tickets and Prices
Primary tickets for Bruins games, Celtics games, and concerts at TD Garden are sold through Ticketmaster, which is also the venue’s exclusive resale partner. Prices vary widely by opponent, day of week, and how close to the date you buy — Celtics playoff games and marquee concerts routinely command the highest prices, while weeknight Bruins games against non-rival teams are typically the most affordable tickets in the building.
The TD Garden box office (Level 1, near the Legends Way entrance) generally opens two hours before an event and stays open through the first intermission or roughly an hour after puck drop/tip-off, mainly for will-call pickup rather than new sales. For current schedules, seat maps, and prices, check the official TD Garden ticket info page or the official TD Garden website.
Parking Near TD Garden
The most convenient option is the North Station Garage, built directly beneath the arena with covered, secure parking and elevator access straight into the building — useful in New England winters. Garage rates are higher when paying on the day of an event than when reserving online in advance, so pre-purchasing a spot is usually the cheaper route on game or concert nights.
Several additional garages and surface lots sit within a few blocks in Boston’s West End and Beacon Hill, and prices there generally undercut the on-site garage, at the cost of a short walk. EV charging is available in the North Station Garage. Because TD Garden sits above a major transit hub, plenty of visitors skip parking altogether and take the T instead.
Bag Policy and Security
TD Garden enforces a small-bag policy at every gate. Bags — including clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags — are permitted only if they’re roughly 6″ x 4″ x 1.5″ or smaller; there is no larger allowance for clear bags. Backpacks, large purses, duffel bags, camera bags, and hard-sided coolers are not allowed past security, regardless of size.
If you show up with an oversized bag, the arena’s Event Bag Check on Level 1 (near the box office, east side of North Station) will hold it for a fee for the duration of the event, so you’re not forced back outside. Diaper bags, medical bags, and breast pumps are exempted from the size limit. Confirm current rules before you go on the official TD Garden policies page, since bag and security rules can change for high-security concerts.
Getting There: Transit, Directions, and Accessibility
TD Garden’s biggest practical advantage is that it’s built directly on top of North Station, so MBTA Commuter Rail, the Green Line, and the Orange Line all drop you inside the building’s footprint. Amtrak’s Downeaster service also terminates at North Station, making the arena reachable by train from well outside Boston without a car.
Street parking near the venue is scarce and heavily metered on event nights, so most out-of-town visitors combine a garage reservation with a short walk, or park-and-ride via commuter rail. The arena is fully accessible, with accessible seating, elevators, and companion policies detailed on the venue’s accessibility page linked from the official Plan Your Visit page.
Two Championships Under One Roof
TD Garden has hosted some of the most memorable moments in Boston sports history. The Bruins clinched the 2011 Stanley Cup on the road with a 4–0 Game 7 win in Vancouver — their first title since 1972 — while the Celtics have used TD Garden as a playoff fortress for decades, adding to a championship banner collection that predates the current building. The arena also hosts the annual Beanpot college hockey tournament and Hockey East Championships, anchoring New England’s hockey culture.
A Legacy Built on the Garden’s Foundation
The arena carries forward a legacy stretching back to the original Boston Garden, which hosted the Bruins and Celtics from 1928 until its 1995 closure. TD Garden houses the Sports Museum, spread across six floors and dedicated to Boston’s athletic heritage. Owned by Delaware North, whose CEO Jeremy Jacobs also owns the Bruins, the venue’s naming-rights deal with TD Bank was extended in 2023 through 2045, keeping the TD Garden name in place for the long term.
TD Garden visitor guide FAQs
What teams play at TD Garden?
TD Garden is the home arena for the Boston Bruins (NHL) and the Boston Celtics (NBA), both of which have played there since the arena opened in 1995.
How many people does TD Garden hold?
TD Garden seats approximately 17,850 for hockey, 19,156 for basketball, and up to around 20,000 for end-stage concerts and other events.
Where can I buy TD Garden tickets?
Tickets are sold primarily through Ticketmaster, TD Garden’s official partner, with the on-site box office mainly handling will-call pickup rather than new sales on event days.
What is the TD Garden bag policy?
Bags, including clear bags, are only allowed if they’re about 6″ x 4″ x 1.5″ or smaller. Backpacks and larger bags are prohibited but can be checked for a fee at the Event Bag Check on Level 1.
Where should I park for TD Garden?
The North Station Garage sits directly beneath the arena and is the most convenient option; reserving online in advance is typically cheaper than paying the day-of rate. Several nearby West End and Beacon Hill garages offer lower prices a short walk away.
Where is TD Garden located and how do I get there?
TD Garden is located at 100 Legends Way in Boston, Massachusetts, directly above North Station, making it accessible by MBTA Commuter Rail, the Green and Orange Lines, and Amtrak’s Downeaster.
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