Boston sports guide 2026-27: Celtics, Bruins, Patriots, Red Sox and Revolution schedules

Boston's 2026-27 sports calendar is in full swing: the Celtics tip off their home schedule Oct. 23 against the Knicks at TD Garden, the Bruins have been playing since Sept. 29, and the Patriots have three dated home games left at Gillette Stadium after this weekend's Jets game. The Revolution are already in the MLS playoffs, and the Red Sox, knocked out in the Wild Card round, have released their 2027 schedule, which opens at Fenway on April 1.

Below is a guide to key home dates, TV channels and transit, compiled from official team, league and MBTA pages. Schedules can change, so confirm before you go.

When do the Celtics play at home this season?

The Celtics opened the NBA season on the road in Detroit on Tuesday, Oct. 20, and play their first home game three days later, according to the NBA's official schedule. As the season preview on NBA.com notes, it is a very different team from last season. Jaylen Brown was traded to Philadelphia over the summer, Jayson Tatum is now the lone star, and Joe Mazzulla remains head coach. Boston went 56-26 last season and lost to the 76ers in the first round.

Key home dates at TD Garden, from the league's schedule:

A few games stand out:

• Oct. 23: The home opener is against the defending champion Knicks.
• Christmas Day: NBA.com notes this is Giannis Antetokounmpo's first game against Boston as a member of the Heat.
• Jan. 21: Brown's first game back in Boston as a 76er.
• Feb. 2: The Lakers' only trip to TD Garden this season, NBC Sports Boston reports.

NBC Sports Boston publishes a printable full schedule and streaming guide.

What are the biggest Bruins home games in 2026-27?

The NHL's Bruins schedule has 42 home games at TD Garden. Seventeen fall on weekends, including nine matinees. The team opened at home against the New York Rangers on Sept. 29. November is the busiest home month, with nine of 11 games at the Garden.

Themed nights include Hockey Fights Cancer Night on Oct. 22.

The Bergeron ceremony is the headline event of the season. The Bruins say they will announce ceremony details, including when doors open, this fall. How to watch: The Bruins have 20 national TV appearances: nine on TNT, six on ESPN and five on ABC. NESN carries the rest of the regular season, and 98.5 The Sports Hub has every game on radio. NBC Sports Boston reports the Bruins are not in the Winter Classic or any other outdoor game this season.

Which Patriots home games are left at Gillette Stadium?

The Patriots host the New York Jets on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 1 p.m. on CBS. After that, Patriots.com lists these home games in Foxborough:

Things to know:

• On Nov. 15 the Patriots play the Detroit Lions in Munich, Germany, at 9:30 a.m. ET on FOX. It is listed as a road game.
• The bye week is Nov. 22.
• Games from Week 5 on can be flexed, so kickoff times may move.

How do I take the train to Gillette Stadium?

The MBTA runs special Commuter Rail event trains for Patriots home games. According to the MBTA's Gillette Stadium page:

• Boston event trains stop at South Station, Back Bay and Dedham Corporate Center. A Providence train stops at Providence, Pawtucket/Central Falls, Attleboro and Mansfield.
• A round trip costs $20. Tickets are sold only in the mTicket app and can't be refunded.
• Trains usually arrive about an hour before the event and leave about 30 minutes after it ends.
• Event trains are listed for the Nov. 8, Dec. 6 and Dec. 10 Patriots games, with one Boston and one Providence train for the Thursday night Dec. 10 game.

Foxboro station is about a quarter mile from the stadium. The regular Franklin/Foxboro Line runs on weekdays only and isn't timed to games, so the last train may leave before the game ends.

Are the Revolution in the playoffs, and when do they play next?

Yes. The Revolution clinched a spot in the 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs with a 3-2 win at FC Cincinnati on Oct. 14, MLSsoccer.com reported. It is the club's first playoff berth since 2023, in its first season under head coach Marko Mitrović. On Oct. 17 they beat Chicago 1-0 at Gillette in front of 34,506 fans, a season high according to the club, and sat third in the Eastern Conference.

• Remaining schedule: The club says it has four regular-season games left, two of them at home. The next is at Philadelphia.
• Nov. 1: The Revolution host Inter Miami. The MBTA lists one event train from South Station at 5 p.m., with tickets on sale Oct. 26 at 11 a.m.
• Playoffs: The postseason begins Nov. 18 with Wild Card matches. Seeds 1 through 7 in each conference go straight to a best-of-three first round, and MLS Cup is Dec. 18.

A big change is coming. The club says MLS is switching to a summer-to-spring calendar. A 14-match "Sprint Season" will run February through May 2027, and the first full new-format season will run July 2027 through May 2028.

When do the Red Sox play at Fenway Park in 2027?

The Red Sox's 2026 season ended Sept. 30, when the Yankees swept them 2-0 in the AL Wild Card Series, according to MLB.com.

The 2027 schedule, released by MLB on July 16, opens March 25 in Seattle. Key Fenway dates:

MLB says game times will be announced later and all dates are subject to change.

How do I get to TD Garden and Fenway Park on the T?

TD Garden sits on top of North Station. According to the MBTA:

• Take the Green or Orange Line, or Commuter Rail, to North Station, directly below the arena.
• The last Green and Orange Line trains leave North Station around 12:45 a.m.

Fenway Park:

• Take a Green Line B, C or D train to Kenmore, or a D train to Fenway. E trains don't go to either station.
• Lansdowne station on the Worcester Commuter Rail Line is within walking distance.
• The last Green Line train leaves Kenmore around 12:40 a.m., and the MBTA advises against driving.

Fares: The MBTA's visitor guide lists a subway fare of $2.40 and a 1-day pass at $11. You can tap a contactless card or phone at the gates. A $10 weekend pass covers unlimited Commuter Rail travel, but it isn't valid on the subway or buses.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Celtics home opener in 2026?

The Celtics' first home game is Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, against the New York Knicks at TD Garden. Tipoff is 7 p.m. ET on Prime Video, according to the NBA's schedule.

When will Patrice Bergeron's number be retired?

The Bruins will retire Bergeron's No. 37 before the Dec. 1, 2026, game against Colorado at TD Garden, which starts at 7:30 p.m. ET. The team says it will release ceremony details this fall.

Is there a train to Patriots games?

Yes. The MBTA runs event trains from South Station, Back Bay and Dedham Corporate Center, and from Providence. A round trip is $20, and tickets are sold only in the mTicket app.

When do the MLS playoffs start for the Revolution?

The 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs begin Nov. 18 with Wild Card matches, and MLS Cup is Dec. 18. The Revolution clinched a spot on Oct. 14.

When is Red Sox Opening Day at Fenway Park in 2027?

The Red Sox's Fenway home opener is Thursday, April 1, 2027, against the Cincinnati Reds. The season starts March 25 in Seattle.