TD Garden
TD Garden is a hockey rink in Boston, Massachusetts, home of the Boston Bruins (NHL, Atlantic Division). It opened in 1995, making it 31 years old in 2026 and seats 17,565 for hockey. That makes it the 23rd-largest rink in NHL.
Rink facts
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Home of
- Boston Bruins
- League
- NHL · Atlantic Division
- Opened
- 1995
- Capacity
- 17,565
- Former names
- Shawmut Center (planned name)
FleetCenter (1995–2005)
TD Banknorth Garden (2005–2009) - Also home to
- Boston Celtics (NBA)
- Size rank in NHL
- 23rd of 32
Famous moments at TD Garden
- 1996 NHL All-Star Game (1996)
- 2004 Democratic National Convention (2004)
- Celtics clinched 18th NBA title (2024)
- Bruins' first game in the new arena, a 4–4 tie with the Islanders (1995)
- Blackhawks clinched the Stanley Cup in Game 6 against the Bruins (2013)
- Blues won the Stanley Cup in Game 7 against the Bruins (2019)
- Co-hosted the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off with Montreal's Bell Centre (2025)
Game night
Getting there. Directly above North Station: MBTA Green and Orange lines, Fitchburg, Haverhill, Lowell, Newburyport/Rockport commuter rail; Amtrak Downeaster
Parking. North Station Garage beneath the arena
Seating & views at TD Garden
Hockey capacity is 17,850, with loge and balcony seating levels. All bowl seats were replaced with cushioned seats in 2019, and 500 seats were added on the 8th and 9th floors. The arena says the project improved sightlines throughout the bowl.
Parking & tailgating
The North Station Garage sits directly beneath the arena, with entrances at 121 Nashua Street and 140 Causeway Street. The arena is above North Station, served by the MBTA Orange and Green Lines, commuter rail and Amtrak's Downeaster.
Sources: Wikipedia, tdgarden.com, tdgarden.com
Plan your trip to TD Garden
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- 1PWHLAgganis Arena — Boston Fleet same city
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- 3NCAAConte Forum — Boston College Eagles 7 mi
- 4NCAABentley Arena — Bentley Falcons 10 mi
- 5USHL/NAHLCanton Ice House — Northeast Generals 14 mi
- 6NCAAFoxboro Sports Center — Stonehill Skyhawks 22 mi
- 7NCAAJ. Thom Lawler Rink — Merrimack Warriors 23 mi
- 8NCAATsongas Center — UMass Lowell River Hawks 24 mi
- 9ECHLDCU Center — Worcester Railers 40 mi
- 10NCAAHart Center — Holy Cross Crusaders 40 mi
Questions about TD Garden
Where do the Boston Bruins play home games?
The Boston Bruins play at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
How many people does TD Garden hold?
TD Garden seats 17,565 for hockey.
When did TD Garden open?
TD Garden opened in 1995.
Where do I park for games at TD Garden?
North Station Garage beneath the arena
What other rinks are near TD Garden?
Agganis Arena is also in Boston. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.
Where do you park at TD Garden?
The North Station Garage sits directly beneath the arena, with entrances at 121 Nashua Street and 140 Causeway Street. The arena is above North Station, served by the MBTA Orange and Green Lines, commuter rail and Amtrak's Downeaster.
What is the seating like at TD Garden?
Hockey capacity is 17,850, with loge and balcony seating levels. All bowl seats were replaced with cushioned seats in 2019, and 500 seats were added on the 8th and 9th floors. The arena says the project improved sightlines throughout the bowl.
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