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Case overview
Boston's TD Garden is one of the premier sports and entertainment arenas in the United States and home to the Boston Bruins and Boston Celtics. Following a major renovation, KONE helped create a unique smart lobby experience for premium ticket holders, combining access control, ticketing, destination control, and elevator technology into one seamless journey from parking garage to seat.
| Project name | TD Garden |
| Location | Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
| Modernization completed | 2019 |
| Building type | Multi-purpose arena |
| Capacity | Nearly 20,000 |
| Owner/operator | Delaware North |
Redefining the customer experience
When Delaware North renovated TD Garden, the goal was to create a more personalized and efficient experience for premium guests. Previous access routes required visitors to navigate busy parking areas, use stairs, pass through security checkpoints, and wait for elevators before reaching their seats.
Working closely with the arena operator and Ticketmaster, KONE developed a fully integrated smart lobby that streamlines the entire arrival experience. Premium ticket holders can now move smoothly from reserved parking spaces through access control and directly to their destination floor with minimal waiting and intuitive guidance throughout the journey.
“There’s lots of security and convenience. We can easily lock off access to floors with a simple touch of the kiosk in the lobby. The smart lobby also gives us the flexibility to serve individual needs.”
Andrew McFadyen
Vice President of Facilities, TD Garden
Key requirements of the project
- Improve the street to seat experience for premium ticket holders
- Create a differentiated premium experience that reflects the expectations of VIP guests
- Integrate independent access control and ticketing systems into one seamless journey
- Enhance vertical transportation and navigation throughout the arena
Results of the collaboration
Exclusive smart lobby experience
A dedicated premium entrance allows guests to move from reserved parking spaces into the arena through a calm and streamlined arrival experience.
Seamless access from arrival to seat
Smartphone-enabled access, integrated with Ticketmaster and KONE technologies, simplifies entry and directs guests efficiently to their destination floor.
Improved people flow and operational flexibility
New elevators, escalators, access systems, and destination control solutions improve movement throughout the venue while providing greater flexibility for arena operations.
Technology highlights
- KONE Access™ building access solution
- KONE Destination control system
- KONE InfoScreen
- 9 KONE MonoSpace® elevators
- 2 KONE TravelMaster™ escalators
