Forget the Freedom Trail, Harvard Yard, and the Swan Boats—the real heart and soul of Boston lives among the fans at Fenway Park, the mobs lining the route of the Boston Marathon, the tailgaters at Boston College, and the crowds celebrating yet another championship for the Pats, Sox, and Celtics. With Boston home to some of the greatest legends in sports history, such venerable traditions as the Head of the Charles, and such memorable settings as the Green Monster, it’s no wonder that the city isn’t just passionate about sports—it’s absolutely obsessed.

Paying tribute to Boston’s rich and storied sports history, The Die-Hard Sports Fan’s Guide to Boston is the first and only comprehensive guide to the incredible range of spectator sporting events in and around the Hub. From minor- and major-league baseball, football, basketball, and hockey to soccer and college teams, devoted fans will get the practical information they need such as:

• How to get tickets (even at the last minute)
• How to save cash
• Where to eat
• The best spots for autographs
• Sports landmarks around the city
• Itineraries for out-of-town pilgrimages
• Worldwide listings of Boston sports bars
• The “Top Ten Things All Boston Fans Must Do Before the Fat Lady Sings”

Whether you’re a rookie or an old-timer, The Die-Hard Sports Fan’s Guide to Boston is your all-access ticket to the magic of the greatest sports city in the world.