How Much Are Boston Celtics Tickets in 2026-27?

Boston Celtics tickets for 2026-27 home games start at about $36 to $50 for low-demand weeknight games, climb to $100 to $125 or more for bigger matchups, and average roughly $125 to $270 depending on the marketplace.

Courtside seats average several thousand dollars. The price you pay depends mostly on the opponent, the day of the week, and where you sit, and the cheapest seats are in the upper level, called the Balcony, at TD Garden.

Compare listings for every home game with our Boston Celtics tickets page. Everything below is labeled as confirmed (a price or rule published by a seller or the arena), a snapshot (a marketplace price on a given day), or my own calculation, so you know how much weight to give each number.

For tip-off times, doors, parking, and bag rules, read our companion Celtics game day guide. This guide focuses on what you will pay and where to sit.

What Is the 2026-27 Home Schedule Like?

The Celtics play 41 home games at TD Garden in 2026-27, after opening the season on the road in Detroit on October 20 and hosting the defending champion New York Knicks in their home opener on Friday, October 23. The league released the full schedule on August 13, and the Celtics have 27 nationally televised games, up from 25 last season.

The marquee home dates include Christmas Day against the Miami Heat at 2:30 p.m. ET, the Knicks again on January 13, the Los Angeles Lakers on February 2, and Jaylen Brown's return to Boston with the 76ers on January 21, according to NBC Sports Boston and Yahoo Sports. The regular-season finale is Sunday, April 11, against the Milwaukee Bucks.

How Much Do Tickets Cost for Specific Games?

Lowest listed prices for the next several home games run from about $36 for a Brooklyn Nets weeknight to about $122 for the Dallas Mavericks, and they differ by marketplace. The table shows snapshots from three sources.

These are the lowest prices at the time the listings were captured, and the sites were checked at different times, so treat the table as a range. Another resale site listed the Bucks game from $66, the Bulls game from $79, the Nets game from $61, and the NBA Cup Bulls game from $124.

What Is the Average Ticket Price?

Average prices run roughly $125 to $300 depending on which marketplace and which game you look at. Vivid Seats reports an average of about $125 to $136 across all Celtics games, TickPick reports $221.63 for the Bulls game, Vivid Seats reports $268 for a preseason game, and an older TicketSmarter snapshot reports $300.70 across its listings.

The averages sit well above the cheapest seats because they include lower-bowl, courtside, and premium seats. If you want a realistic budget for a decent seat, use the average for your game rather than the starting price.

Which Games Are the Cheapest?

The cheapest home games are weeknight games against lower-profile opponents, with get-in prices around $36 to $66. In the early schedule, those are the Nets (October 27), Bucks (November 4), Magic (November 16), and Hornets (December 2).

Prices for games that are weeks away change, so use the tiers as a guide rather than a quote. Early-season weeknight games against smaller-market opponents are the best bet for a low price.

Which Games Are the Most Expensive?

The priciest home games are the marquee matchups and holiday dates: the Lakers on February 2, the 76ers on March 7 with Jaylen Brown's return, the Knicks, and Christmas Day against the Heat. The Mavericks game on November 15 is already the most expensive of the early home games.

Resale listings in early snapshots showed the March 7 76ers game starting at about $269 to $315, the February 2 Lakers game at about $125, and the Knicks home opener from about $222. Browse the opponents' pages for Los Angeles Lakers tickets, New York Knicks tickets, Philadelphia 76ers tickets, and Dallas Mavericks tickets.

Early snapshots for games months away can be low because inventory is large and demand has not built, so the starting price for a marquee game often rises as it gets closer.

Why Do the Prices Differ So Much Between Sites?

The same game can show different lowest prices on different sites for four main reasons: fees, inventory, timing, and display rules. One site advertises prices with no hidden fees, while others add fees at checkout.

• Fees: a $36 listing can become a noticeably higher total at checkout on some sites.

• Inventory: each marketplace carries different sellers' tickets.

• Timing: the snapshots in this guide were captured on different days.

• Display rules: some sites show per-ticket prices, others show totals for two tickets.

The fix is to compare all-in totals for the same section and quantity before you pay, rather than the first number you see.

What Do Courtside and Premium Seats Cost?

Courtside seats average about $3,950, and premium seats average about $630, according to one ticket-comparison site. Top listings for individual games ran from about $3,800 to $7,900 in early snapshots, and one marketplace lists floor seats as high as $198,000.

Those figures reflect a small number of listings in the best locations, so they are not what a typical fan pays. They do show how wide the range is: the same building can host a $36 seat and a seat that costs thousands of dollars on the same night.

Where Are the Best Seats at TD Garden?

TD Garden holds 19,156 fans for Celtics games, and it has three main levels: the Loge (the lower bowl, sections 1 to 22), the Club level in the middle, and the Balcony (the upper level, sections 301 to 330). The best seats for most fans are Loge sections near center court and the seats between the two benches.

Seating guides disagree on exact section names and numbers, so confirm your section on the seat map before you buy. See other events at the arena with our TD Garden tickets page.

Which Seats Are the Best Value?

The best value is end-court Loge seats and centered Balcony seats. A basketball court is only 94 feet, so a baseline seat still shows all ten players, and those seats price below the sidelines. In the Balcony, sections 314 to 318 give a centered view for far less than the lower bowl.

• End-court Loge: the best value in the lower bowl for basketball, since you see the whole court and everything at your basket.

• Centered Balcony: sections 314-318, 301-303, and 329-330 are the smart cheap seats.

• Rows 3 to 7 in the Balcony: one guide calls these the best balance of convenience and view.

• Check the row: the same section can put you close or far depending on the row.

An older seating guide put Balcony tickets at about $81 to $425 and lower-bowl tickets at roughly $150 to $200, but those figures predate this season, so use today's listings.

Is There Standing Room?

Yes, TD Garden sells standing-room-only Promenade tickets behind the Balcony, in sections S1 to S27 and N1 to N29, according to one ticket marketplace's guide. It is a popular way into the building for high-demand games, including playoff nights.

I did not find current Promenade prices for regular-season games, so check the seller's listing for availability and price. Standing room is a good option if you only want to be in the building for a big game and do not mind standing.

When Should You Buy Celtics Tickets?

For low-demand weeknight games, prices tend to be lowest earlier or in the final hours, while for marquee games, buy earlier. SeatGeek says prices often drop in the final hours before a game, and the hub FAQ says midweek games tend to cost less than weekend games.

I cannot promise either pattern, since prices depend on demand and on how the team is playing. A practical rule is to buy marquee games like the Lakers or Christmas Day as soon as you find a price you can accept, and to watch low-profile weeknight games for a drop closer to tip-off.

Where Should You Buy Tickets?

You can buy from the Celtics' official ticketing through Ticketmaster, or from resale marketplaces such as SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, TickPick, TicketNetwork, and StubHub. All TD Garden tickets are mobile only, so you will receive your ticket in an app, not on paper.

TicketWhiz does not sell tickets. It compares listings across marketplaces so you can see prices side by side, and you complete the purchase on the seller's site. I did not find the Celtics' face-value price list in the sources I reviewed, so the figures in this guide are marketplace prices.

How Do Fees Change the Price?

Fees can add a meaningful share to a low ticket price, so a $36 listing can cost more than it first appears. One resale site advertises prices without hidden fees, but others add fees at checkout.

The fix is to open two or three listings for similar seats, go to the final checkout screen without paying, and compare the full amount. On a cheap ticket, a few dollars in fees is a large percentage, so the difference between sites can matter more than the difference between games.

What Is the Real Cost of a Game Night?

Tickets are only part of the cost. Parking at TD Garden's North Station Garage runs about $60 to $65 for a flat event rate if you enter three hours before the game, according to the arena and other guides. Our Celtics game day guide covers parking, transit, and the cheaper ways to get there.

Taking the MBTA to North Station can save the parking cost, since the Orange and Green Lines and commuter rail serve the station next to the arena. Food and drink at the arena are extra, and I did not find current concession prices.

How Much Would a Family of Four Pay?

A family of four would pay roughly $144 to $200 for tickets at the cheapest games, and about $250 or more with parking, by my calculation. The table shows examples using the lowest snapshots in this guide, before fees.

These are my own calculations from snapshots, so treat them as a planning range. Taking public transit instead of parking would reduce each total by about $65.

Is a Celtics Game Worth the Price?

For most fans, a cheap weeknight game is one of the better-value live sports nights in a major city. A $36 to $50 ticket for a game that runs roughly two and a half hours works out to about $14 to $20 per hour, by my math.

Marquee games cost several times as much, but they come with a bigger crowd and national attention. If you want the atmosphere without the premium, a midweek game against a smaller-market team gives you the arena and the history for a fraction of the price.

How Do You Pay Less?

• Choose a weeknight game against a smaller opponent: the lowest snapshots were $36 to $66.

• Sit in the centered Balcony or end-court Loge for the best view per dollar.

• Compare all-in totals across at least two marketplaces before paying.

• Take the MBTA to save about $65 on parking.

• Watch prices in the final hours for low-demand games, since SeatGeek says drops often occur then.

• Avoid buying marquee games last-minute: the Lakers and Christmas Day games rarely get cheaper.

How Do You Buy Tickets Safely?

The safest route is Ticketmaster's official tickets or an established resale marketplace with a buyer guarantee. TD Garden uses mobile tickets with a barcode that refreshes every 15 seconds, so screenshots and printouts are not accepted.

• Start with the official seller or a guaranteed marketplace.

• Avoid payments outside the platform: requests for Zelle, cash apps, or wire transfers are a leading sign of fraud.

• Do not buy screenshots: a legitimate mobile transfer is the only safe format.

• Be suspicious of prices far below every other listing.

To see the spread before you commit, compare listings across marketplaces, either on a comparison site like TicketWhiz or by checking several yourself, and browse the full schedule on our Boston Celtics tickets page. For more local options, see Boston tickets and our NBA tickets hub.

Final Thoughts

A Celtics game can cost less than $50 for a weeknight seat or thousands for courtside, and the biggest savings come from choosing the right game and the right section. Pick a smaller opponent, sit in the centered Balcony or end-court Loge, compare all-in totals, and buy marquee games early.

Ready to pick a game? Compare current listings for Boston Celtics tickets before your date gets expensive.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much are Boston Celtics tickets?

Cheap home games start around $36 to $50, bigger matchups run $100 to $300 or more, and average prices run roughly $125 to $270 depending on the marketplace.

What is the cheapest way to see a Celtics game?

Pick a weeknight game against a lower-profile opponent and sit in the upper-level Balcony, where the cheapest listings start around $36 to $50.

Which Celtics games are the cheapest?

Early-season weeknight games against teams like the Nets, Bucks, Magic, and Hornets had the lowest snapshots, around $36 to $66.

Which Celtics games are the most expensive?

The Lakers (Feb. 2), 76ers (Mar. 7), Knicks, and Christmas Day against the Heat are the priciest.

How much are courtside Celtics tickets?

Courtside seats average about $3,950, according to one comparison site.

Where are the best seats at TD Garden?

Loge seats near center court and between the benches are the best, and centered Balcony sections like 314 to 318 are the smart cheap seats.

How many seats does TD Garden have?

About 19,156 for Celtics games.

Is there standing room at TD Garden?

Yes. Promenade standing-room tickets are sold behind the Balcony, according to one marketplace's guide.

When is the best time to buy Celtics tickets?

Buy marquee games early, and watch low-demand weeknight games for drops in the final hours.

Are Celtics tickets mobile only?

Yes. TD Garden tickets are mobile only, and screenshots are not accepted.

How much is parking at TD Garden?

About $60 to $65 for a flat event rate at the North Station Garage if you enter three hours early.

Does TicketWhiz sell Celtics tickets?

No. TicketWhiz compares listings, and you buy on the seller's site.