Spectator Sports
Bostonians are passionate sports fans,
and Boston is home to four professional league teams: Boston Red Sox
(baseball), New England Patriots (American football), Boston Bruins
(ice hockey), and the Celtics (basketball). It is also home to the New
England Revolution (soccer).
Every year many gather to participate
in the Boston Marathon, and in the fall, Head of the Charles Regatta
draws large crowds and many competitors.
In this section we list the most popular
sports in Boston (and the United States) and where you can catch a game!
American Football
The New England Patriots
are the official football team of Boston. It is a very strong football
team, having won 3 of the last 4 Super Bowl championships. Tickets to
a Patriots game are usually very hard to come by since they sell out
early, and can be very expensive. However, if you have a chance, you
should definitely see a game. Football season begins in September and
ends in January. Learn more about the team at: www.patriots.com
Gillette Stadium is the home
of the New England Patriots. The stadium is about an hour's drive
from downtown Boston.
Gillette Stadium
www.gillettestadium.com
1 Patriot Place, Foxboro
Phone: 617- 543-8200
Baseball
Fenway Park is the oldest ball
park in the United States. It is also the home of the Boston Red
Sox (major league baseball). Boston fans are very loyal to their
team, and since winning the World Cup in 2004 and 2007, Boston Red Sox have become
iconic. The reason for this is that the last time the Red Sox won a
World Cup series was in 1918. Learn more at: www.redsox.com
Baseball season usually runs from April
to September. Tickets are usually expensive and hard to come by, especially
for big games like Red Sox vs. their rivals, the New York Yankees.
Fenway Park
4 Yawkey Way,
Boston
Tel: 617-267-1700
Basketball
Basketball season runs from October
to April. Boston Celtics are among the most successful of all
major league teams in Boston, even though their last championship win
was in the 1985-86 season. Learn more at: www.nba.com/celtics
TD Banknorth Garden is home
to the Boston Celtics. Tickets to team events can be purchased either
online through ticketmaster or at the arena's ticket office.
TD Banknorth Garden
www.tdbanknorthgarden.com
100 Legends Way, Boston
Phone: 617-624-1331
Ice Hockey
Hockey season runs from September to
April. Boston Bruins are a very successful National Hockey League
team. They have had several major wins in the past. Learn more at: www.bostonbruins.com
Tickets to Bruins games are available
at the TD Banknorth Garden ticket office. The arena is also home
to Boston's ice hockey team.
TD Banknorth Garden
www.tdbanknorthgarden.com
100 Legends Way, Boston
Phone: 617-624-1331
Soccer
If you want to catch a soccer game,
head over to Gillette Stadium to see the New England Revolution
in action. While not a mainstream sport in the United States, soccer
is increasingly becoming popular. Learn more about Boston's team at: www.revolutionsoccer
Gillette Stadium
www.gillettestadium.com
1 Patriot Place, Foxboro
Phone: 617- 543-8200
The stadium is about an hour drive
from downtown Boston.
Other Sports
While there are many more sports, two
more sporting events that are very popular in Boston are:
Boston Marathon
The Boston Marathon is the world's
oldest marathon and is considered one of the most prestigious road racing
events. It is held every year in April, when runners from all over the
world converge in Boston to take part in the 26 mile grueling race.
It is organized by the Boston Athletics Association. To participate,
or to learn more about the marathon, visit: www.bostonmarathon.com
Head of the Charles
Head of the Charles Regatta is an annual rowing competition that takes place in October, right here at the Charles River. To learn more about it, visit their official website at: www.hocr.org
Last Updated: June, 2008
