The Beanpot hockey tournament at TD Garden

The Beanpot is an annual college-ice-hockey tournament begun in 1952 featuring Boston University, Boston College, Harvard University, and Northeastern University. Since the 1990s the semifinals and finals have regularly been played at TD Garden, making the arena a central site for this local sports tradition. The tournament is held every February and is a major cultural event for Boston-area hockey fans and alumni.