Calling All Boston Sports Fans—Here’s How to Make Game Days Downtown Even More Electric

In Boston, there’s nothing that feels buzzier than the Celtics and Bruins seasons. Even when we’re watching from our living rooms, there’s an electric energy to spectating games, but the closer to the action, the better. Scoring tickets to games and spending gametime in the stands at TD Garden is an unparalleled and immersive way to watch, but a full game day experience can start long before warmups—and it doesn’t require having a ticket.

At The Hub on Causeway, connected to TD Garden, game days are an all-day affair, with the dynamic atmosphere that Boston sports are famous for, whether you’ll be attending the game in-person or not. From pre-gaming with drinks and eats to buying fan gear and cards, The Hub is home to all the best ways to get pumped up. And then when it’s time to watch the game, whether you’re heading into the stadium or to a bar to watch, there’s no better place to be than The Hub.

Next game day, head downtown to celebrate not only your team, but all the excitement that sports seasons bring to Boston. When you do, here’s your guide to a thrilling day—that hopefully includes winning the game.

Get Your Fan On

There’s a New England attitude to Celtics and Bruins fans that can make us recognizable, but there’s also merch to help make your team spirit that much more palpable. To get some gear, start your game day crawl at ProShop powered by ’47, where you can grab a new jersey or hat to wear for the game and pick up some novelty items and more. Plus, ProShop and its online store are the exclusive home to the Bruins Authentics line: the official game-used, team-issued and team stock memorabilia of the Boston Bruins. Bruins Authentics pieces come straight from the locker room and the ice—and owning a piece is like owning a part of the team’s history.

Getting that special look into the history and culture of the Bruins and Celtics doesn’t end there. With your new merch on, head to CardVault, located at the entrance to TD Garden, for an immersive and unique fan experience: it’s the place to buy, sell, trade and grade sports cards and collectibles. CardVault is a haven for card enthusiasts and collectors, but it’s also a great way to introduce beginners and new fans to the hobby—so your whole group can enjoy this fan-centric activity while you’re building adrenaline for the game. And plus, there’s an extra special part of the experience: CardVault has a custom-built steel vault that protects and showcases some of collectors’ most cherished and sought-after “holy grails,” Fantatics Authorized memorabilia, and vibrant artwork and sports graffiti murals from local artists.

Pre-Game Excitement

Your whole group is here to support the same team, but that doesn’t mean you’re all looking to eat and drink the same things—and that’s where Hub Hall comes in as an ideal spot to fuel up before the game with whatever cuisine you’re looking for. Hub Hall is home to tons of Boston restaurants, bars and more, so it’s a great place to start your pre-gaming journey over pizza, barbecue, ramen, tacos and so much more.

At the entrance to TD Garden, you’ll find another way to have the ultimate pre-game experience. At PLAY, you’ll enjoy a full bar and restaurant for fan-favorite dishes and drinks, and you’ll build anticipation and excitement through playing arcade games (like the classic  basketball arcade game—Celtics edition). A little healthy competition among friends over beers can get everyone’s excitement pumping, especially when you know that at game time, you’ll all be back on the same team.

To watch the pre-game coverage and start to really prep for game time, there’s an iconic and unbeatable environment at Banners Kitchen & Tap: the official restaurant of the Boston Bruins. We all know Boston sports fans are among the most passionate in the country, and that’s never more visible than at Banners on game day. Camaraderie is in the air, and you’ll feel more energized—and ready to yell—than ever once game time rolls around.

It’s Game Time

If you’re watching the game in person, you can ride that pre-game excitement into TD Garden (and do so wearing new merch), but watching from The Hub is the next-best-thing to being in the stadium. At Banners, which boasts the biggest in-restaurant LED TV screen on the east coast (a whopping nearly forty feet), you’ll feel like you’re in a front row seat, and the crowd of fans will be just as hype as the fans in the stadium. Plus, it’s the perfect place to celebrate not if, but when Boston’s team comes out on top—and if you attend the game in person, you’ll want to hit Banners after to post-game and party.

This season’s most exciting games are always a prime time to hit The Hub, but it’s not only rooting for the Bruins and Celtics this season that makes heading downtown for game days so exhilarating. In February, three games for the 4 Nations Face-Off—an iconic hockey tournament between the US, Finland, Canada and Sweden—are being held at TD Garden. Plus, a rotating calendar of major concerts and other events take place between sports matches all year long at TD Garden, and the Hub is the perfect place to celebrate each one of them.

Non-Game Days at The Hub

On game days, The Hub is the best place for Boston fans to be—but for Bostonians, there’s something to love at The Hub every other day, too. With new dining spots opening—like Blank Street, where you can get your morning matcha to incorporate some Celtics green into your everyday routine—a trip to The Hub can always complement the experience of days out in the West End.

And those days out don’t have to be few or far between. With Hub50House, a lux living community featuring Boston’s highest rooftop pool, you can live steps from The Hub and integrate its amenities (and caffeine fixes) into your daily lifestyle. Plus, residents earn exclusive memberships and perks throughout The Hub. And for visitors looking to get in on the action of game days and The Hub’s broader appeal, staying at citizenM is the perfect way to experience luxury and relaxation before and after you explore Boston and cheer on our teams.

To learn more about The Hub on Causeway, a uniquely Bostonian destination, click here.