The Beanpot 2027 is Boston's February hockey argument, and the men's tournament traditionally fills the first two Mondays of the month at TD Garden. Boston College, Boston University, Harvard and Northeastern have played for the pot since 1952, and if the usual pattern holds, the 74th men's edition falls on Monday, February 1 and Monday, February 8, 2027. TD Garden had not posted the 2027 dates as of 2026, so confirm before buying. For adults 21+ heading to North Station in the coldest stretch of the year, here is how the tournament works, the women's Beanpot in January, and the arena rules that matter.
How the Beanpot works
Four schools, two Mondays. Night one is a semifinal doubleheader; night two is the consolation game followed by the championship. The schedule rarely moves. The 2026 tournament, the 73rd, ran exactly that way: semifinals on Monday, February 2 (Harvard against Boston College at 5 PM, BU against Northeastern at 8 PM), then the consolation game at 4:30 PM and the final at 7:30 PM on Monday, February 9. One semifinal ticket covered both games that evening.
The tournament began in December 1952 at Boston Arena, the building now known as Matthews Arena on Northeastern's campus. It has been interrupted rarely: the Blizzard of 1978 pushed that year's final to March 1, and the 2021 tournament was canceled during the pandemic.
Who holds the pot
Boston College won the 2026 final 6–2 over Boston University on February 9, its first Beanpot title since 2016, in what was the 300th meeting between the two schools. BU still holds the record for titles, with 32 going into 2026. Harvard and Northeastern fill out the field.
The men's schedule, if the pattern holds
- Monday, February 1, 2027. Semifinal doubleheader.
- Monday, February 8, 2027. Consolation game and championship.
These are the first two Mondays of February 2027, which is where the tournament usually lands. Pairings and start times come from TD Garden and the four schools' athletic departments, typically well before the first puck drop. Tickets in 2026 sold through Ticketmaster and the TD Garden box office.
The women's Beanpot, in January
The women's tournament has its own rhythm. The 47th Women's Beanpot in 2026 moved into January, with semifinals on Tuesday, January 13 at BU's Walter Brown Arena and the third-place game and championship on Tuesday, January 20 at TD Garden. Northeastern holds the most women's titles. The 2027 dates had not been posted as of 2026; watch the four schools' athletics sites.
Watching from home
In 2026 every men's game aired live on NESN and streamed on ESPN+. Broadcast deals can change year to year, so check the listings the week of.
The arena's rules, plainly
TD Garden's posted policies are blunt:
- No smoking in the arena. Guests who smoke are evicted.
- No vapes. Vape pens and e-cigarettes are prohibited items, and anyone carrying them is refused entry.
- No cannabis. The prohibited-items list covers drugs, including medical marijuana.
- Small bags only. Bags, clear ones included, cannot exceed 6 by 4 by 1.5 inches. A bag check outside takes larger ones for a fee.
- No re-entry. Once a ticket is scanned, leaving the building ends the night.
The state rule, plainly
The Cannabis Control Commission, at masscannabiscontrol.com, publishes the rules that apply outside the arena:
- Massachusetts state law prohibits cannabis consumption in public spaces. The CCC spells it out as no smoking, vaping or eating cannabis in public places or on federal land.
- Adults 21+ only. That matters at a college tournament: plenty of the crowd is not.
- An open container of cannabis in a car's passenger area is illegal, and driving under the influence of cannabis is illegal.
- As of 2026, under H.5350, adults 21+ can carry up to 2 ounces of flower, with equivalents of 10 grams of concentrate or 1,000 mg of edibles.
What it means for a Beanpot Monday
Anything bought at a licensed store goes home or into a locked trunk before the trip to North Station, because the Garden will not let it through the door and there is no coming back out. Causeway Street, the plaza outside and the North Station concourse are public space. The Green and Orange Lines and the commuter rail all stop at North Station, which is the easier way in on a Monday night than parking. For edibles bought at any store, the label rule is start low, go slow. The dispensary directory lists licensed stores across the city.
A February weekend around it
The first week of February is the deep end of a Boston winter, which makes the Beanpot a reason to come into the city rather than a reason to stay home. The West End wraps around the Garden, the North End is a short walk across the Greenway, and the Frog Pond on Boston Common runs its winter skating season a short ride away. Everything else on the Boston calendar this winter is on the events hub.
The short version
The men's Beanpot is played on the first two Mondays of February at TD Garden; in 2027 those are February 1 and February 8, pending the official announcement. Boston College is the defending champion and BU holds the record with 32 titles. The women's tournament ran in January in 2026. Leave vapes and cannabis at home, carry a tiny bag, and remember there is no re-entry.
FAQ
When is the Beanpot 2027?
TD Garden had not announced it as of 2026. The men's tournament is usually held on the first two Mondays of February, which in 2027 are February 1 and February 8.
Who won the Beanpot in 2026?
Boston College, beating Boston University 6–2 in the final on February 9, 2026. It was BC's first Beanpot title since 2016.
Which school has won the most Beanpots?
Boston University, with 32 men's titles going into the 2026 tournament.
When is the women's Beanpot?
In 2026 the semifinals were January 13 at Walter Brown Arena and the final was January 20 at TD Garden. The 2027 dates had not been posted as of 2026.
Can you bring a vape into TD Garden?
No. TD Garden lists vape pens and e-cigarettes as prohibited items, along with drugs including medical marijuana, and guests carrying them are refused entry.
