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Your TD Garden seat in 30 seconds
For a Boston Bruins or Boston Celtics game, the best all-around seats are near center in the Loge, about a dozen rows or more off the floor. The best value is the front of the Balcony at center ice or center court, which hangs right over the action. The seats that most often disappoint are lettered front rows behind each net in the Loge at hockey games.
The Garden names its seating by building floor, not by a 100 and 200 scheme:
- Loge, Level 4: the lower bowl, numbered from 1 up into the low 20s, just behind the floor-level rows.
- Level 5: suites and the club seating.
- Balcony, Level 7: the upper bowl, sections 301 to 330.
- Promenade: places to stand behind the upper bowl, offered at some events.
- Rafters, Level 9: premium space up near the roof.
The arena's own guide supplies the level names; the section ranges come from two independent seating guides, TickPick and RateYourSeats, which agree on them.
Rows and seat numbers: the Loge trap
Here is the detail that catches first-time buyers. In end-of-arena Loge sections, rows with letters come before the rows with numbers. Both seating guides agree on that, and on the end sections running back to about row 26. They disagree only on where the letters stop, A to J in one guide and A to M in the other. Either way, row C beats row 1 for closeness.
- End Loge sections: letters first, then numbers. Read the row carefully before you compare prices.
- Sideline Loge sections: these usually open with row 1, right after the floor seats.
- Seat order: facing the playing surface, the low numbers start at your right, per both guides. Seat 1 is therefore the right-hand aisle seat.
For hockey, those low lettered rows at the ends put glass and protective netting right in front of you. It feels close, yet the far end of the rink is hard to follow. Moving up the same section gets you over the glass.
Best picks for Bruins and Celtics games
Hockey: height wins
Sit at center ice in the Loge, roughly halfway up, or in the club seats above that, and you see every inch of the rink out to the opposite boards. TickPick and RateYourSeats both locate the Bruins' double-attack end near Loge section 6; sit at that end, low or high, and you watch Boston press forward in periods one and three. Neither the club nor the arena confirms it, so weigh it accordingly. Glass seats at the boards are their own thing: thrilling for the hitting, weak for tracking the puck at the other end.
Basketball: closeness wins
For the Celtics, center-court sideline seats in the Loge lead the list. Because a court is much smaller than a rink, Loge corners are a better buy for the Celtics than for the Bruins. Baseline seats behind the baskets put you close to one half of the floor and leave the other half distant.
One rule for both
Row 1 of a center Balcony section tends to show more, for less money, than a deep Loge seat behind a net or hoop.
Club seats and the Level 5 spaces
You will find the club seats in the upper rows of the lower bowl, on each long side. At Bruins and Celtics games they come with padded seats, in-seat service and entry to a members' lounge. Sitting high in the lower bowl, they look down at the whole surface rather than across it, and that higher vantage point is part of what you pay for.
The arena's A to Z guide, as of 2026, lists the premium lineup as Society Suites, Club Seating, the Cross Insurance Boardroom, the Heineken Star Club and the Ford SportsDeck. Sponsor names change from season to season. If a resale listing does not say which lounge or food access comes with the seat, assume none does. Perks can also differ at non-sports events, so read the listing for concerts.
The Balcony and Promenade: steep and close
The Balcony is stacked almost directly over the Loge instead of pushed back, and its rake (the steepness of the rows) is sharp. That combination is why its front rows are so good: the play unfolds right below you and nothing is cut off.
- Center sideline sections: the best value in the building for both sports.
- Corners: fine for hockey, where the diagonal still covers the rink; weaker for basketball.
- Ends: the most distant seats, particularly in the top rows.
- Promenade: standing spots behind the last Balcony rows, offered at certain events. It costs less to get in this way, as long as you can stay upright all night.
The steep stairs deserve some planning. With children or anyone unsteady on steps, choose a low row near an aisle and leave extra time to reach your seat.
Concert nights: end stage and in the round
Most tours park the stage at one end of the arena. Anything behind it is either pulled from sale or tagged limited view. At the far end, guides call the angle head-on: a long way back, yet you take in every light and screen exactly as the designers aimed them.
- Floor: some tours assign seats, others sell it as general admission; either way the surface is level, so whoever is in front of you shapes what you see.
- Loge sides close to the stage: you sit above the crowd at an angle, usually a better deal than the rear floor.
- Club seats closest to the stage: a premium side angle with a seat you can return to.
- Balcony sides: the whole stage and lighting rig for less.
When the stage sits mid-floor, the long-side sections at every level look straight at it and become the seats to buy. The arena allows standing once the bulk of the crowd is up, but not on the seats themselves. Expect people on their feet ahead of you at most concerts.
Wheelchair seating and ADA contacts
The arena says it offers accessible seating on each level, and spreads wheelchair spaces, each with companion seating, across different heights, sides and price points. Exact spots change with the event. According to seating guides, these rows are usually at the back of a section where it meets the concourse.
- When buying: state your needs at purchase, or phone the ADA line, 617-624-1750, while events are running.
- By email: accommodation requests go to [email protected].
- Escorts: ask for a wheelchair escort no later than 72 hours ahead.
For current details, see the arena's A to Z guide. On the resale market, choose only listings clearly marked as wheelchair or accessible seating. Every Reserved Seat order carries a 100% guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
Is row A or row 1 closer at TD Garden?
In the end Loge sections, lettered rows sit in front of the numbered rows, so row A is closer than row 1. Along the sidelines, most Loge sections simply begin at row 1.
Which side of a TD Garden section is seat 1 on?
Both seating guides say numbering starts on your right when you look toward the ice or court. Seat 1 is on that right-hand aisle.
Are Balcony seats at TD Garden worth buying?
The front rows at center ice or center court are some of the best values in the building, because the steep Balcony sits almost directly over the lower bowl. Top rows at the ends are the most distant seats.
Where do the Bruins shoot twice at TD Garden?
Seating guides point to the end near Loge section 6. It is not published by the team, so think of it as likely, not certain.
What is the Promenade at TD Garden?
The Promenade is a standing-room area behind the Balcony that is sold for some events. It is a lower-cost way into the building if you do not mind standing.
How do I request a wheelchair escort at TD Garden?
Request it at least 72 hours before the event. The arena's ADA line is 617-624-1750 during event hours, and requests can also go to [email protected].