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Celtics 2026-27 specialty nights and bobblehead dates: Tatum, White, Pritchard, Queta at TD Garden
Boston’s 2026-27 TD Garden calendar: 21 specialty nights from the Oct. 23 home opener to Fan Appreciation on April 11, plus Queta, Tatum, White and Pritchard bobbleheads for the first 7,500 fans.
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BOSTON — Oct. 15, 2026 — Eight days before the Celtics open TD Garden against the Knicks, the club’s 2026-27 promotional calendar is set: 21 specialty nights and a four-game player bobblehead series, presented by Experience Abu Dhabi, featuring Neemias Queta, Jayson Tatum, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard.
Each bobblehead goes to the first 7,500 fans through the doors on its date. All four giveaways land against Western Conference visitors, and two of them share a night with a specialty theme, so March 11 and March 16 are the busiest dates on the home schedule.
Bobblehead Series: four dates, first 7,500 fans
| Date | Opponent | Bobblehead |
|---|---|---|
| Wed., Jan. 27 | Clippers | Neemias Queta |
| Fri., Feb. 12 | Timberwolves | Jayson Tatum |
| Thu., March 11 | Grizzlies | Derrick White |
| Tue., March 16 | Kings | Payton Pritchard |
Tatum’s bobblehead on Feb. 12 against Minnesota is the one most collectors will circle. Queta gets the first giveaway of the series on Jan. 27 against the Clippers. White’s night doubles as Special Olympics Night on March 11, and Pritchard’s falls on Move4Heather Night on March 16. The Celtics say more details on the series will come during the season.
All 21 specialty nights at TD Garden
| Date | Opponent | Specialty night |
|---|---|---|
| Fri., Oct. 23 | Knicks | Home Opener, presented by TD |
| Mon., Oct. 26 | Bulls | Seats for Soldiers, presented by GE Vernova |
| Fri., Oct. 30 | Bulls | Boston Children’s Hospital |
| Wed., Dec. 2 | Hornets | Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island |
| Fri., Dec. 25 | Heat | Christmas Day Game |
| Mon., Jan. 11 | Rockets | First Responders Night |
| Sat., Jan. 16 | Nets | MLK Day Recognition |
| Wed., Jan. 20 | Pacers | Best Buddies International |
| Sat., Jan. 23 | Hornets | Pride Celebration |
| Fri., Jan. 29 | Suns | HBCU Night |
| Tue., Feb. 2 | Lakers | Black History Month Celebration |
| Tue., Feb. 9 | Nuggets | DraftKings Night |
| Wed., Feb. 10 | Warriors | Year of the Goat (Lunar New Year) |
| Sun., Feb. 14 | Raptors | Celtics Gaming Day |
| Sun., March 7 | 76ers | Women’s History Month, presented by JetBlue |
| Thu., March 11 | Grizzlies | Special Olympics Night |
| Tue., March 16 | Kings | Move4Heather Night |
| Thu., March 18 | Magic | Noche Latina, presented by McDonald’s |
| Sun., March 21 | Pelicans | Kids Day, presented by TD |
| Fri., April 2 | Heat | Celtics Dancers 20th Anniversary Recognition |
| Sun., April 11 | Bucks | Fan Appreciation Night, presented by TD |
Opponents come from the 2026-27 regular-season schedule. Tip times for several of these games are still listed as to be determined, so check the Celtics’ schedule page or the TD Garden box office before you build travel around a start time.
What stands out
The opening stretch is front-loaded: the home opener against New York on Oct. 23, Seats for Soldiers against Chicago three nights later, then Boston Children’s Hospital night in the rematch with the Bulls on Oct. 30.
January carries five themed nights, from First Responders Night on Jan. 11 through HBCU Night against Phoenix on Jan. 29, plus Queta’s bobblehead in between. February opens with the Black History Month Celebration against the Lakers and adds a Year of the Goat night on Feb. 10 against Golden State for Lunar New Year.
Move4Heather Night honors Heather Walker, the Celtics’ former vice president of public relations, and raises awareness and support for glioblastoma and brain cancer research. Noche Latina on March 18 spotlights Latin American and Hispanic culture, and Kids Day on March 21 is a family-friendly afternoon game against New Orleans. The Celtics Dancers mark their 20th anniversary on April 2, and Fan Appreciation Night closes the regular-season home slate against Milwaukee on April 11.
Tickets and arrival tips
Single-game tickets are sold through the Celtics, and the team lists group-ticket options for many of the specialty nights. On bobblehead dates, plan to arrive well before doors, since only the first 7,500 fans inside the building get one.
TD Garden sits above North Station, served by the Green and Orange Lines and the Commuter Rail. The arena strongly discourages bags; small clutches and wristlets are the safe choice.
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