TD Garden guide: schedule, start times, food, parking and bag policy

TD Garden holds up to 19,156 fans and is home to Boston Celtics (NBA) and Boston Bruins (NHL). This page lists every remaining home game with its start time, and the arena's doors, food, parking and bag rules.

When are the remaining home games?

75 home games left, starting Mon Oct 26, 2026. Times are local (Eastern).

When do the doors open at TD Garden?

About 60 minutes before the start for the general public, and 2 hours before for Boston Garden Society members. TD Garden sets door times per game, and Bruins doors can open up to 75 minutes early; each game's page on tdgarden.com has the exact time. (source)

Before you go

• Bags: TD Garden strongly discourages bringing bags. Small bags, clutches, crossbodies and wristlets are permitted, but bags including clear bags must not exceed 6 in x 4 in x 1.5 in. Exceptions are made for diaper bags, breast pump bags and bags needed for medical purposes, which are subject to visual search and x-ray screening. All permitted bags are subject to visual or x-ray screening. Oversized bags can be stored at the Event Bag Check on Level 1 of North Station for a $15 fee; it opens two hours before an event and stays open until one hour after. Bag policy.
• Payment: TD Garden is a cash-to-card arena; only contactless payment, credit card, mobile payment, the TD Garden Hub app wallet, or debit card are accepted for food, beverage and merchandise purchases inside the arena. TD Bank ATMs are available on Level 4 outside Section 7/8, on Level 5 near the East elevator and West escalator, on Level 7 outside Section 307, and at the TD Bank Service Kiosk inside North Station.
• Getting there: TD Garden is located directly above MBTA North Station. The Green Line and Orange Line both stop at North Station; enter TD Garden at either the East or West entrance. From the Red Line, switch at Park Street to the Green Line eastbound (3 stops) to North Station. From the Blue Line, switch at Government Center to the Green Line eastbound (2 stops) to North Station. The MBTA Commuter Rail (Downeaster, Fitchburg, Haverhill, Lowell, and Newburyport/Rockport Lines) and Amtrak Downeaster also serve North Station directly. Parking and transit.
• Food: Outside food and beverages are not permitted inside TD Garden at any time. Empty plastic water bottles up to 32 oz are permitted for Bruins and Celtics games, but are prohibited for concerts and other events unless otherwise communicated.

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