Guide to Boston: The Sports Report

For legions of enthusiastic sports fans both in the city and nationwide, Boston offers several professional sports teams, with beautiful and packed venues to match:

Basketball: Catch the Celtics

Sporting Irish green on the court since 1946, Boston's famous basketball franchise, the Celtics, have won 16 NBA titles. The Celtics play in TD Banknorth Garden.

Baseball: The Long-Loved Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox, six-time World Series Champions, have been playing major-league baseball in Fenway Park since 1901. If you thought New Yorkers were crazy for the Yankees, you've yet to meet Boston's Red Sox fans.

Football: Pat the Patriots

Multiple Super Bowl champions the New England Patriots play in Gillette Stadium.

Hockey: The Boston Bruins

Boston's frosty winters have made hockey a serious part of the city's sports scene. The Boston Bruins have been on the ice since 1924, winning several Stanley Cups.

Soccer: Catch the New England Revolution

Since soccer has become more and more popular across the United States, Bostonians have tapped into their Irish roots. The New England Revolution is the city's professional soccer team. Originally established in 1995, they now play at Gillette Stadium.

Lacrosse: The Boston Cannons Take Off

The most recent addition to the city's professional sports leagues is the Boston Cannons, the city's first professional Lacrosse team. Founded in 2001, they play at Harvard Stadium.

Whatever your game, Boston's rich sporting tradition can keep you on your feet and cheering from one season to the next.

Sources
Boston Bruins: Official Site
Boston Cannons: Official Site
Boston Celtics: Official Site
Boston Red Sox: Official Site
New England Patriots: Official Site
New England Revolution: Official Site