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Bell Centre
7.5
Montreal, QC, CAN
Stadium information
Type arena
Capacity 21,302
Opened 1996
Roof Indoor
Surface Artificial Ice
Home teams Montreal Canadiens
Sports Hockey
Categories sport_hockey
Timezone America/Toronto
Status active
Address 1909 Ave des Canadiens-de-Montréal, Montreal, QC H3H 1J7
Postal code H3J 5E9
Location Montreal, QC, CAN
Nicknames Le Centre Bell, The Bell Centre Iconic NHL arena in Montreal known for historic Canadiens traditions and electric hockey atmosphere.
Former names
Parking Underground parking. $20-35.
Transit Lucien-L'Allier and Bonaventure Metro stations.
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7.5
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Location map
1909 Ave des Canadiens-de-Montréal, Montreal, QC H3H 1J7 · Montreal, QC, CAN
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Naming rights history
Molson Centre
Former name
Home team history
Montreal Canadiens
1996-present · NHL
Notable events
Stanley Cup Finals 2021
2021
Features · Architecture
Place des Canadiens
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The surrounding plaza creates a major fan gathering space.
Temple of Hockey
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The arena represents one of the most historic hockey franchises in the world.
Features · History
Forum
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Connects the arena with the historic Montreal Forum.
Habs Legends
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the greatest players in franchise history.
Jean Béliveau
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the legendary captain.
Maurice Richard
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the Rocket and hockey icon.
Montreal Canadiens Retired Numbers
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors legends including Richard, Béliveau, Robinson, and Roy.
Patrick Roy
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the Hall of Fame goaltender.
Features · Experience
Canadiens Store
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Official merchandise destination.
Go Habs Go
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The iconic arena chant.
Habs Tailgate Culture
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Pregame gatherings throughout downtown Montreal.
La Sainte-Flanelle
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the historic Canadiens jersey culture.
Montreal Canadiens Stadium Tours
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Behind-the-scenes arena access.
Montreal Hockey
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Combines NHL hockey with Canada's deepest hockey traditions.
The Bleu-Blanc-Rouge
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The famous Canadiens fan identity.
Traditions
"Olé, Olé, Olé" Chant Iconic Must experience
Crowd Chant · Throughout the arena, gameday
Bell Centre fans sing the extended soccer-style "Olé, Olé, Olé" chant when Montreal is controlling a game or closing in on a victory.
"Fix You" Pregame Entrance Iconic Must experience
Pregame Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
The lights drop and fans sing along as Coldplay's "Fix You" builds during the Canadiens' emotional pregame introduction and player entrance.
Michel Lacroix's Bilingual Introduction Iconic Must experience
Pregame Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
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.
"Go Habs Go!" Chant Iconic Must experience
Crowd Chant · Throughout the arena, gameday
Fans repeatedly chant "Go Habs Go!"—using the club's historic "Habs" nickname—rather than simply chanting the full Canadiens name.
"Le But" Singalong Iconic Must experience
Songs & Music · Throughout the arena, gameday
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."
History & timeline
24 Stanley Cups Iconic Must experience
Championship Banners · Championship Plaza, 24 Cups wing
24 Stanley Cups — the most championships in NHL history and the gold standard of hockey.
Birthplace of Hockey Culture Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, culture wing
Birthplace of hockey culture — Montreal, the Forum, and the soul of the game.
Canadiens vs Bruins Rivalry Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, rivalry exhibit
Canadiens vs Bruins rivalry — Original Six hatred and playoff wars for the ages.
Canadiens vs Maple Leafs Rivalry Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, rivalry exhibit
Canadiens vs Maple Leafs rivalry — the greatest hatred in all of hockey.
Carey Price Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Price gallery
Carey Price — Vezina Trophy winner and the modern face of the Canadiens.
Franchise Timeline Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, timeline exhibit
Complete franchise timeline from 1909 to 24 Stanley Cups and the Bell Centre era.
Greatest Canadiens Moments Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, greatest moments gallery
The greatest moments in Canadiens history — from Richard's 50 goals to Roy's 1993 run.
Guy Lafleur Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Lafleur gallery
Guy Lafleur — the Flower and the greatest scorer of the dynasty era.
Hockey Dynasty Exhibit Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Championship Plaza, dynasty wing
Hockey dynasty exhibit — five straight Cups and the greatest run in NHL history.
Jacques Plante Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Plante gallery
Jacques Plante — the innovator of the goalie mask and Habs legend.
Jean Béliveau Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Béliveau gallery
Jean Béliveau — Le Gros Bill and the embodiment of Canadiens class.
Ken Dryden Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Dryden gallery
Ken Dryden — six Stanley Cups and one of the greatest goaltenders ever.
Larry Robinson Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Robinson gallery
Larry Robinson — Big Bird and the Norris Trophy defenseman of the dynasty.
Maurice Richard Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Richard gallery
Maurice Richard — the Rocket and the most iconic number 9 in hockey history.
Montreal Forum History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Forum wing
Montreal Forum history — the ghosts of the Forum and Habs Nation's sacred past.
Original Six History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Original Six wing
Original Six history — the Canadiens and a century of NHL tradition in Montreal.
Patrick Roy Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Roy gallery
Patrick Roy — Saint Patrick and the goaltender who defined 1990s Habs glory.
Quebec Hockey History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Quebec hockey wing
Quebec hockey history — the birthplace of hockey culture and Habs Nation pride.
Saku Koivu Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Koivu gallery
Saku Koivu — captain and the heart of the modern Canadiens era.
Entertainment
Youppi! Iconic Must experience
Mascot · Throughout the arena, gameday
Youppi! — the beloved Canadiens mascot and the only mascot to switch from MLB to NHL.
Heritage Nights Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Throughout the arena, heritage gamedays
Heritage nights celebrating Original Six tradition and Canadiens history.
French-Canadian Celebrations Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Bell Centre, special gamedays
French-Canadian celebrations — Montreal culture and Habs Nation pride on gameday.
Canadiens Ice Crew Iconic
Live Performance · Ice level and concourse, gameday
Canadiens Ice Crew performances energizing the crowd between periods.
Military Appreciation Events Iconic
Special Event · Throughout the arena, military appreciation games
Military appreciation events honoring service members in Montreal.
Alumni Meet & Greets Iconic
Alumni Event · Team store and concourse, special events
Meet-and-greet events with Canadiens alumni and Hall of Fame members.
Community Nights Iconic
Special Event · Bell Centre and plaza, special events
Community nights celebrating Montreal and Quebec hockey culture.
Theme Nights
Special Event · Throughout the arena, theme gamedays
Special theme nights throughout the Canadiens season at the Bell Centre.
Experiences
24 Stanley Cups Exhibit Iconic Must experience
Championship Banners · Championship Plaza, 24 Cups wing
Visit the 24 Stanley Cups exhibit — the most championships in NHL history.
Bell Centre Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Main entrance, Bell Centre
Your first time walking into the Bell Centre — 24 Cups, the Forum ghosts, and Habs Nation.
Bell Centre Tour Iconic Must experience
Tour · Bell Centre tour entrance
Behind-the-scenes Bell Centre tour — Hall of Fame, suites, and ice.
Bruins Rivalry Weekend Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Bell Centre, Bruins game weekend
Experience Bruins rivalry weekend — Original Six hatred in Montreal.
Canadiens Hall of Fame Iconic Must experience
Hall of Fame · Hall of Fame area, main concourse
Visit the Canadiens Hall of Fame — Richard, Béliveau, Lafleur, and every Habs immortal.
Canadiens Victory Celebration Iconic Must experience
Victory Celebration · Throughout the arena, postgame after Canadiens wins
Stay through a Canadiens victory celebration — Go Habs Go at full voice after the final horn.
Canadiens vs Bruins Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Bell Centre, Canadiens vs Bruins
Original Six hatred when Boston visits the Bell Centre.
Canadiens vs Maple Leafs Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Bell Centre, Canadiens vs Maple Leafs
The greatest rivalry in hockey when Toronto visits the Bell Centre.
Canadiens vs Senators Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Bell Centre, Canadiens vs Senators
Battle of Quebec when Ottawa visits the Bell Centre.
Championship Anniversary Night Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Bell Centre, anniversary gameday
Attend a championship anniversary night — reliving one of 24 Stanley Cups in Montreal.
Forum Legacy Exhibit Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Forum wing
Visit the Forum legacy exhibit — the ghosts of the Montreal Forum and Habs sacred past.
French-Canadian Hockey Culture Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Bell Centre and Montreal, gameday
Experience French-Canadian hockey culture — Montreal pride on every Canadiens gameday.
Guy Lafleur Tribute Night Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Bell Centre, Lafleur tribute game
Attend a Guy Lafleur tribute night — honoring the Flower at the Bell Centre.
Hockey Night in Canada Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Bell Centre, HNIC gameday
Experience Hockey Night in Canada — the nation watches when the Canadiens play at home.
Maurice Richard Tribute Night Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Bell Centre, Richard tribute game
Attend a Maurice Richard tribute night — honoring the Rocket at the Bell Centre.
Most Historic Franchise in Hockey Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Bell Centre, gameday
Experience the most historic franchise in hockey — 24 Cups and the gold standard at the Bell Centre.
Old Montreal District Iconic Must experience
Entertainment District · Old Montreal, pregame
Visit Old Montreal before the game — historic streets and gameday energy downtown.
One of the Loudest Arenas in Hockey Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Throughout the arena, gameday
Experience one of the loudest arenas in hockey — Habs Nation at full voice in Montreal.
Original Six Hockey Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Bell Centre, Original Six gameday
Experience Original Six hockey — a century of tradition at the Bell Centre.
Participate in Ole Ole Ole Iconic Must experience
Crowd Chant · Throughout the arena, gameday
Participate in Olé Olé Olé — Habs Nation at full voice on gameday in Montreal.
Stanley Cup Final Game Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Bell Centre, Stanley Cup Final
Stanley Cup Final at the Bell Centre — the pinnacle of hockey in Montreal.
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