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Crowd ChantIconic
"Olé, Olé, Olé" Chant
Bell Centre fans sing the extended soccer-style "Olé, Olé, Olé" chant when Montreal is controlling a game or closing in on a victory.
arena · Montreal, QC, CAN
Bell Centre
“Le Centre Bell” · The Bell Centre
7.5Passport Score
1996Opened
21,302Capacity
IndoorRoof
Artificial IceSurface
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The basics
About Bell Centre
Iconic NHL arena in Montreal known for historic Canadiens traditions and electric hockey atmosphere.
- Type
- arena
- Sports
- Hockey
- Nicknames
- Le Centre Bell, The Bell Centre
- Address
- 1909 Ave des Canadiens-de-Montréal, Montreal, QC H3H 1J7
- Location
- Montreal, QC, CAN
- Time zone
- America/Toronto
- Status
- active
FormerlyMolson Centre
Rated by fans
How fans rate it
7.5Passport Score
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Don’t miss
Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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Pregame RitualIconic
"Fix You" Pregame Entrance
The lights drop and fans sing along as Coldplay's "Fix You" builds during the Canadiens' emotional pregame introduction and player entrance.
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Pregame RitualIconic
Michel Lacroix's Bilingual Introduction
Public-address announcer Michel Lacroix introduces the team with his trademark bilingual call: "Mesdames et messieurs, ladies and gentlemen, accueillons nos Canadiens!" prompting a major crowd eruption.
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Crowd ChantIconic
"Go Habs Go!" Chant
Fans repeatedly chant "Go Habs Go!"—using the club's historic "Habs" nickname—rather than simply chanting the full Canadiens name.
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Songs & MusicIconic
"Le But" Singalong
Supporters sing and clap along to "Le But" by Québec hip-hop group Loco Locass, a French-language Canadiens anthem built around the refrain "Allez Montréal."
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Championship BannersIconic
24 Stanley Cups
24 Stanley Cups — the most championships in NHL history and the gold standard of hockey.
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Historic displayIconic
Birthplace of Hockey Culture
Birthplace of hockey culture — Montreal, the Forum, and the soul of the game.
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Canadiens vs Bruins Rivalry
Canadiens vs Bruins rivalry — Original Six hatred and playoff wars for the ages.
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Canadiens vs Maple Leafs Rivalry
Canadiens vs Maple Leafs rivalry — the greatest hatred in all of hockey.
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Historic displayIconic
Carey Price Legacy
Carey Price — Vezina Trophy winner and the modern face of the Canadiens.
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Historic displayIconic
Franchise Timeline
Complete franchise timeline from 1909 to 24 Stanley Cups and the Bell Centre era.
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Greatest Canadiens Moments
The greatest moments in Canadiens history — from Richard's 50 goals to Roy's 1993 run.
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Guy Lafleur Legacy
Guy Lafleur — the Flower and the greatest scorer of the dynasty era.
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Hockey Dynasty Exhibit
Hockey dynasty exhibit — five straight Cups and the greatest run in NHL history.
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Jacques Plante Legacy
Jacques Plante — the innovator of the goalie mask and Habs legend.
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Jean Béliveau Legacy
Jean Béliveau — Le Gros Bill and the embodiment of Canadiens class.
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Ken Dryden Legacy
Ken Dryden — six Stanley Cups and one of the greatest goaltenders ever.
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Larry Robinson Legacy
Larry Robinson — Big Bird and the Norris Trophy defenseman of the dynasty.
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Maurice Richard Legacy
Maurice Richard — the Rocket and the most iconic number 9 in hockey history.
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Montreal Forum History
Montreal Forum history — the ghosts of the Forum and Habs Nation's sacred past.
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Original Six History
Original Six history — the Canadiens and a century of NHL tradition in Montreal.
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Patrick Roy Legacy
Patrick Roy — Saint Patrick and the goaltender who defined 1990s Habs glory.
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Quebec Hockey History
Quebec hockey history — the birthplace of hockey culture and Habs Nation pride.
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Saku Koivu Legacy
Saku Koivu — captain and the heart of the modern Canadiens era.
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MascotIconic
Youppi!
Youppi! — the beloved Canadiens mascot and the only mascot to switch from MLB to NHL.
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Special EventIconic
Heritage Nights
Heritage nights celebrating Original Six tradition and Canadiens history.
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French-Canadian Celebrations
French-Canadian celebrations — Montreal culture and Habs Nation pride on gameday.
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Championship BannersIconic
24 Stanley Cups Exhibit
Visit the 24 Stanley Cups exhibit — the most championships in NHL history.
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Special EventIconic
Bell Centre
Your first time walking into the Bell Centre — 24 Cups, the Forum ghosts, and Habs Nation.
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TourIconic
Bell Centre Tour
Behind-the-scenes Bell Centre tour — Hall of Fame, suites, and ice.
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Rivalry GameIconic
Bruins Rivalry Weekend
Experience Bruins rivalry weekend — Original Six hatred in Montreal.
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Victory CelebrationIconic
Canadiens Victory Celebration
Stay through a Canadiens victory celebration — Go Habs Go at full voice after the final horn.
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Rivalry GameIconic
Canadiens vs Bruins
Original Six hatred when Boston visits the Bell Centre.
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Rivalry GameIconic
Canadiens vs Maple Leafs
The greatest rivalry in hockey when Toronto visits the Bell Centre.
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Rivalry GameIconic
Canadiens vs Senators
Battle of Quebec when Ottawa visits the Bell Centre.
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Special EventIconic
Championship Anniversary Night
Attend a championship anniversary night — reliving one of 24 Stanley Cups in Montreal.
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Historic displayIconic
Forum Legacy Exhibit
Visit the Forum legacy exhibit — the ghosts of the Montreal Forum and Habs sacred past.
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French-Canadian Hockey Culture
Experience French-Canadian hockey culture — Montreal pride on every Canadiens gameday.
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Guy Lafleur Tribute Night
Attend a Guy Lafleur tribute night — honoring the Flower at the Bell Centre.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Experience Hockey Night in Canada — the nation watches when the Canadiens play at home.
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Maurice Richard Tribute Night
Attend a Maurice Richard tribute night — honoring the Rocket at the Bell Centre.
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Most Historic Franchise in Hockey
Experience the most historic franchise in hockey — 24 Cups and the gold standard at the Bell Centre.
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Entertainment DistrictIconic
Old Montreal District
Visit Old Montreal before the game — historic streets and gameday energy downtown.
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One of the Loudest Arenas in Hockey
Experience one of the loudest arenas in hockey — Habs Nation at full voice in Montreal.
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Original Six Hockey
Experience Original Six hockey — a century of tradition at the Bell Centre.
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Crowd ChantIconic
Participate in Ole Ole Ole
Participate in Olé Olé Olé — Habs Nation at full voice on gameday in Montreal.
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Special EventIconic
Stanley Cup Final Game
Stanley Cup Final at the Bell Centre — the pinnacle of hockey in Montreal.
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Live PerformanceIconic
Canadiens Ice Crew
Canadiens Ice Crew performances energizing the crowd between periods.
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Alumni EventIconic
Alumni Meet & Greets
Meet-and-greet events with Canadiens alumni and Hall of Fame members.
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Special EventIconic
Community Nights
Community nights celebrating Montreal and Quebec hockey culture.
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Architecture
Place des Canadiens
The surrounding plaza creates a major fan gathering space.
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Architecture
Temple of Hockey
The arena represents one of the most historic hockey franchises in the world.
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History
Forum
Connects the arena with the historic Montreal Forum.
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History
Habs Legends
Honors the greatest players in franchise history.
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History
Jean Béliveau
Honors the legendary captain.
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History
Maurice Richard
Celebrates the Rocket and hockey icon.
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History
Montreal Canadiens Retired Numbers
Honors legends including Richard, Béliveau, Robinson, and Roy.
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History
Patrick Roy
Celebrates the Hall of Fame goaltender.
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Experience
Canadiens Store
Official merchandise destination.
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Experience
Go Habs Go
The iconic arena chant.
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Experience
Habs Tailgate Culture
Pregame gatherings throughout downtown Montreal.
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Experience
La Sainte-Flanelle
Celebrates the historic Canadiens jersey culture.
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Experience
Montreal Canadiens Stadium Tours
Behind-the-scenes arena access.
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Experience
Montreal Hockey
Combines NHL hockey with Canada's deepest hockey traditions.
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Experience
The Bleu-Blanc-Rouge
The famous Canadiens fan identity.
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Displays
Canadiens Hall of Fame
Honors Canadiens immortals across the most decorated franchise in hockey.
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Statue
Maurice Richard Statue
Statue of Maurice “Rocket” Richard outside Bell Centre — the original Canadiens superstar.
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Statue
Jean Béliveau Statue
Statue of Jean Béliveau, Le Gros Bill, outside Bell Centre.
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Statue
Guy Lafleur Statue
Statue of Guy Lafleur, the Blond Demon, outside Bell Centre.
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Signature
Centennial Plaza
Place du Centenaire — the statue plaza marking 100 years of Canadiens hockey.
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Displays
Original Six Heritage
Exhibits on the Canadiens’ Original Six heritage and the Forum years.
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Displays
24 Stanley Cup Displays
Displays of the Canadiens’ 24 Stanley Cups — the most in NHL history.
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Displays
Legends Row
The row of Canadiens legends honored in statues and displays at Bell Centre.
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Special Event
Theme Nights
Special theme nights throughout the Canadiens season at the Bell Centre.
Through the years
History
Names
- 1996-2002Molson Centre
- 2002-presentBell Centre
- Former nameMolson Centre
Home teams
- 1996-presentMontreal CanadiensNHL
Big moments
- 2009NHL Draft 2009
- 2021Stanley Cup Finals 2021
Getting there
Plan your visit
Parking
Underground parking. $20-35.
Transit
Lucien-L'Allier and Bonaventure Metro stations.
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