For Bruins and Celtics playoff games, the Garden will be virtually full, with tarps separating the seating bowl from the ice and court. But for most other events, such as music concerts or family shows, about 1,000 people can fit in the Garden. The Garden has a total capacity of 18,119 for basketball, which includes a 7,200-seat arena section called the "Boston Garden Arena." The remaining 12,719 seats are in a traditional stadium setting. In addition to sports events, major concerts and performances are held at the Garden. It has been the home of the Boston Red Sox baseball team since 1995. Before then, it was known as the Boston Garden (1968-95). The original Boston Garden opened on October 30, 1968. It was built at a cost of $14 million by architect John Volpe and featured an open-air design with a roof that could be retracted when necessary. The Garden was one of the first multi-purpose arenas in the United States. It was also the first major professional sports venue in New England. The original Boston Garden was closed on December 14, 1995, after the last game was played there - a Red Sox loss to the Chicago Cubs. A new Boston Garden was built about a block away from the old one.