Boston
January 2024
TD Garden makes history hosting first-ever Dunkin’ Women’s Beanpot Championship
For the first time in its 45-year history, the Dunkin’ Women’s Beanpot Championship was held at TD Garden, drawing a record-breaking crowd of 10,630 fans.
The 2024 tournament, the first NCAA women’s hockey game played at TD Garden, saw the Northeastern Huskies defeat Boston University to claim their 19th title, while the event itself became one of the top 10 most-attended women’s college hockey games ever. The event also drew high-profile support, with Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu participating in the ceremonial puck drop.
The Boston Globe highlighted the significance of the moment, noting it was the first women’s hockey championship played in an NHL arena since the sport became an NCAA event in 2000. Harvard coach Laura Bellamy summed up the night best: “The real winner here is women’s hockey.”
maRCH 2024
Boston Bruins Heritage Hall opens at TD Garden, celebrating a century of hockey
The Boston Bruins, owned by Delaware North Chairman Jeremy Jacobs, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony in March for the Boston Bruins Heritage Hall at TD Garden. The ceremony featured Delaware North CEO and Boston Bruins CEO Charlie Jacobs, TD Garden President and Bruins Chief Operating Officer (COO) Glen Thornborough, Bruins players of past and present, TD Bank representatives and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu.
The new exhibition, housed on the second-floor concourse, showcases the franchise’s 100-year history through more than 65 artifacts, augmented reality features and a 30-foot-wide film display. Fans enter through a striking wall of 1,690 hockey pucks forming a “1924” design, symbolizing the team’s founding as the first NHL franchise in the United States.
Created in partnership with The Sports Museum, Heritage Hall offers fans an immersive journey through Bruins history and is open to visitors during museum hours and before home games. TD Bank customers can enjoy complimentary admission by presenting their credit or debit card.
MAY 2024
TD Garden named to Front Office Sports’ inaugural ‘Top 10 Venues’ List
TD Garden, the Boston arena owned and operated by Delaware North, was recognized on Front Office Sports’ inaugural “2024 Best Venues” list, ranking among the top sports and entertainment arenas.
Developed in collaboration with Sports Innovation Lab, the list evaluated venues based on technology, mobile app features, food inclusivity, transportation, mixed-use functionality and overall guest experience.
The recognition highlights the arena’s dedication to innovation and fan experience, reinforcing its reputation as one of the premier sports venues. TD Garden President and Bruins COO Glen Thornborough credited the venue’s success to its commitment to cutting-edge technology, sustainability initiatives, world-class hospitality and community engagement.
JUNE 2024
TD Garden delivers unforgettable fan experience for the Boston Celtics’ NBA Finals Run
TD Garden was at the center of the Boston Celtics’ championship run, providing fans with an elevated experience throughout the NBA Finals. Delaware North’s team introduced specialty food, beverage and retail offerings for home games while also hosting sold-out watch parties for away games.
More than 15,000 fans filled the Delaware North-owned-and-operated arena for these events, enjoying game-day concessions, a $5 value menu and limited-edition NBA Finals merchandise at the ProShop powered by ‘47. The watch parties recreated the energy of a live game, complete with Celtics dancers and entertainment, as fans cheered on the team from afar.
When the Celtics secured their 18th championship with a Game 5 victory on June 17, TD Garden and the surrounding Hub on Causeway – Delaware North’s mixed-use development – were packed with fans celebrating the historic win. Glen Thornborough, TD Garden president and Bruins COO, praised the team’s flawless execution of events and commitment to enhancing the fan experience throughout the playoffs.
JULY 2024
Delaware North Hosts NHL Club Business Meetings at TD Garden
Delaware North’s Boston properties, including TD Garden and Banners Kitchen & Tap, in July hosted the NHL’s annual Club Business Meetings.
The three-day meetings brought together NHL representatives from across North America, who heard from company leaders, toured TD Garden and Heritage Hall and enjoyed premium culinary offerings, including the event’s signature cocktail, an espresso martini, which creatively featured NHL teams’ logos using cold foam.
The meetings concluded with the sixth annual Stanley Awards, which recognize the best in NHL business. The Boston Bruins were honored with the Best Sponsorship Activation award for their JetBlue Centennial Takeoff Event.
August 2024
TD Garden hosts first-ever WNBA Game, showcasing Boston’s support for women’s sports
TD Garden, owned and operated by Delaware North, welcomed a sold-out crowd in August for its first-ever WNBA game as the Connecticut Sun defeated the Los Angeles Sparks, 69-61.
The game drew 19,156 fans, marking the Sun’s fifth sellout of the season and the third-highest attendance for a WNBA game in 2024. The arena was awash in orange and blue, reflecting the strong support for New England’s WNBA team.
TD Garden President and Bruins COO Glen Thornborough praised the turnout, highlighting Boston’s enthusiasm for women’s professional basketball and the venue’s commitment to hosting major women’s sports events. The landmark WNBA game reinforced the city’s growing support for women’s athletics and received widespread media coverage from The Boston Globe, GBH and CNN.
DECEMBER 2024
TD Garden Ranks as Seventh Highest-Grossing Venue Worldwide for 2024
TD Garden, owned and operated by Delaware North, was ranked the seventh highest-grossing venue worldwide with a capacity of 15,000-plus for 2024 by Billboard and Pollstar.
The arena had a record-breaking year, hosting 57 concerts and six comedy shows while also serving as the stage for major sporting events, including the Boston Bruins Centennial season, the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament and the NBA Finals. TD Garden also made history hosting the arena’s first-ever WNBA regular season game as well as the Dunkin’ Women’s Beanpot Championship.
With a 14% increase in concerts and a 20% increase in comedy performances, TD Garden welcomed top artists such as Madonna, Olivia Rodrigo, Usher, Justin Timberlake and Bad Bunny, as well as multiple performances of Simone Biles’ “Gold Over America Tour.”
december 2024
Boston Bruins conclude 18-month centennial celebration
The Boston Bruins, owned by Delaware North Chairman Jeremy Jacobs, in November unveiled the Centennial Legacy Monument in Portal Park, located just outside TD Garden. The statue depicts a bear, the club’s oldest brand identifier, and symbolizes the team’s deep roots in Boston while also serving as a reminder of how the team continues to be a cornerstone of the city’s sports culture, uniting generations of fans through their love of the game.
In December, the Bruins concluded their 18-month Centennial Celebration with a memorable game against the Montreal Canadiens, held exactly 100 years after the team’s inaugural match on Dec. 1, 1924. The game included a ceremony honoring all living former captains and the team’s retired numbers, centered around the theme of “passing the puck” to the next generation.