TD Garden
TD Garden, known as “The Garden”, is a basketball arena in Boston, Massachusetts, home of the Boston Celtics (NBA, Eastern Conference). It opened in 1995, making it 31 years old in 2026 and seats 19,156 for basketball. That makes it the 13th-largest arena in NBA.
Arena facts
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Home of
- Boston Celtics
- Conference
- NBA · Eastern Conference · Atlantic Division
- Opened
- 1995
- Capacity
- 19,156
- Nickname
- The Garden
- Former names
- Shawmut Center (during construction)
FleetCenter (1995–2005)
TD Banknorth Garden (2005–2009) - Also home to
- Boston Bruins (NHL)
Boston Fleet (PWHL, from 2026) - Size rank in NBA
- 13th of 30
Famous games at TD Garden
- Nov. 3, 1995: The Celtics opened the building, then the FleetCenter, with a 101-100 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.
- May 25, 2002: Down 74-53 entering the fourth quarter, Boston outscored New Jersey 41-16 to win Game 3 of the East finals 94-90.
- May 18, 2008: Paul Pierce scored 41 to LeBron James's 45 as the Celtics beat Cleveland 97-92 in Game 7 of the East semifinals.
- June 17, 2008: The Celtics routed the Lakers 131-92 in Game 6 of the NBA Finals to win the franchise's 17th title.
- June 17, 2024: Boston beat Dallas 106-88 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to clinch a record 18th championship at home.
Game night
Getting there. Sits atop MBTA North Station (commuter rail, Amtrak Downeaster) with Green and Orange Line connections.
Parking. The North Station Garage sits beneath North Station and the arena.
Seating & views at TD Garden
TD Garden seats 19,156 for basketball, up from 18,624 before a 2019 expansion. The bowl has a lower loge level and an upper balcony, with suites between, and the Celtics' championship banners hang above the parquet floor. Premium options include Club Seating, Society Suites, The Lofts, the Rafters and the Ford SportsDeck, and the Legends club restaurant arrived with a 2014-15 concourse upgrade.
Parking & tailgating at TD Garden
The North Station Garage sits directly beneath the arena, with entrances at 121 Nashua Street and 140 Causeway Street and a 6'8" height limit; event parking can be pre-purchased on Ticketmaster and costs more if you buy at the gate. Transit is the easy choice: the Garden sits on top of North Station, served by MBTA Orange and Green Line trains, the Fitchburg, Haverhill, Lowell and Newburyport/Rockport commuter rail lines, and Amtrak's Downeaster.
Plan your trip to TD Garden
Arenas near TD Garden10
- 1D-ICabot Center — Northeastern Huskies same city
- 2D-ICase Gym — Boston University Terriers same city
- 3D-ILavietes Pavilion — Harvard Crimson 5 mi
- 4D-IConte Forum — Boston College Eagles 7 mi
- 5D-IHammel Court — Merrimack Warriors 23 mi
- 6D-IMerkert Gymnasium — Stonehill Skyhawks 23 mi
- 7D-ICostello Athletic Center — UMass Lowell River Hawks 24 mi
- 8D-IChace Athletic Center — Bryant Bulldogs 40 mi
- 9D-IHart Center at the Luth Athletics Complex — Holy Cross Crusaders 40 mi
- 10D-IAmica Mutual Pavilion — Providence Friars 41 mi
Questions about TD Garden
Where do the Boston Celtics play home games?
The Boston Celtics play at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
How many people does TD Garden hold?
TD Garden seats 19,156 for basketball.
When did TD Garden open?
TD Garden opened in 1995.
What is TD Garden’s nickname?
TD Garden is known as “The Garden.”
Where do I park for games at TD Garden?
The North Station Garage sits beneath North Station and the arena.
What other arenas are near TD Garden?
Cabot Center is also in Boston. See the full list of nearby arenas on this page.
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