TD Garden

Lounge access, premium entrances, and which tickets unlock extras.

• Legends seats (sections 1–12, floor level) include access to the Legends Club, a private pre-game space with full food and beverage service - the best-value all-inclusive experience in the building.
• Loge Level seats (100-level, sections 1–21) come with access to the Club Level Bar & Lounge on the 200 concourse, which includes a full-service restaurant and shorter concession lines than the general concourses.
• Balcony sections 307–324 (upper bowl) are the most affordable seats in the building; row 1 of the balcony sits close to mid-air and offers surprisingly clean sightlines down to the court - arrive early to grab a rail spot.

Fastest gates, bag policy, and when to arrive.

• The main entrance is on Causeway Street (south side). Gate C (northwest corner, Nashua Street side) is consistently less congested than the main Gate B entrance for standard lower-level tickets.
• Bag policy: clear bags maximum 14"×14"×6" or one-gallon clear zip-lock bag; small clutch purses up to 4.5"×6.5" permitted. Hard-sided bags and camera bags are not permitted.
• Arrive 45 minutes before tip - Causeway Street fills fast and the single-block entry corridor can bottleneck. North Station commuter rail and subway passengers should give an extra 10 minutes during rush.

Where to park, transit options, and postgame exit tips.

• TD Garden sits directly on top of North Station - the MBTA Orange and Green Lines both stop here, making it the most transit-accessible arena in New England. No need to drive.
• If driving, the Tip O'Neill Tunnel garage (100 Nashua St) is the closest structure at approximately $35–$50 on game nights; book via ParkWhiz or SpotHero for guaranteed spots and better rates.
• Rideshare pickup is on Causeway Street after the game; to avoid the crowd, walk one block west to Lomasney Way or north to Haverhill Street for faster driver access.

Pro fan knowledge you won't find on the official site.

• Causeway Street's bar corridor - including The Harp, Banners Kitchen & Tap, and Sullivan's Tap - is one of the best pre-game bar strips in the NBA; arrive 90 minutes early for a seat.
• The Garden's banner count is the most impressive in American professional sports: 17 NBA championship banners plus retired numbers, plus Bruins banners sharing the same rafters.
• The practice court and player development center are located inside the building's lower levels - the whole facility is a purpose-built sports complex, not just an arena.