Bruins, Celtics, and Sox. Oh, my!

At the end of April Bostonians can be seen celebrating the end of harsh New England winters by sporting flip-flops with a Dunkin’ Donuts iced coffee in hand. The warm weather is not the only thing to look forward to. The end of April is a sports lover’s dream. Play-off season is underway for the NHL and the NBA and it marks the beginning of the MLB season. And this year the Bruins, Celtics, and Sox are all representing Beantown.

 BU students can find themselves in the middle of the action with Fenway Park practically on campus and the TD Garden, where the Bruins and Celtics call home, just a T ride away. Whether trying to get last minute tickets or just watching the game at a local bar or restaurant, cheering for local teams is a perfect way to get integrated with the Boston community and get a sense what being a Boston sports fan is really about.  

Cheering for the Bruins and the Sox has kept me busy the past few weeks. Although every Red Sox home game since May of 2003 has been sold out, sniping tickets is actually doable.  Last week I had the opportunity to attend a Sox game with my roommates at the last minute. We literally ran down Comm. Ave. to get the tickets from a couple that didn’t want to brave the cold weather on a chilly Friday evening. And sites such as StubHub, TicketZoom, and BargainSeatsOnline offer discounted tickets. Tickets tend to be cheaper in April and the beginning of May when it is still in the beginning of the season. In the past BU has even released standing-room-only tickets to students at the end of the semester. Attending a Sox game is the perfect way to get a sense of the pride and passion Bostonians have for their city.

Even if you aren’t able to snag tickets, local bars and restaurants are a great place to watch games and get into the action. This past weekend Barstool Sports Boston hosted a pub-crawl event before the Bruins beat the Canadians in double overtime. During game time bars and restaurants are crowded with fans that are grabbing a bite while they cheer for Boston and run out any opposing team fans that seem to think they can get away with loitering on home turf.

The end of April is exciting for any sports fan whether you’re into hockey, basketball, or baseball. Becoming part of this hometown loyalty will definitely make you feel connected to the Boston community. After all, there are no fans like Boston fans.