Bell Centre
Bell Centre is Home of the National Hockey League's Montreal Canadiens
Montreal, you will come to understand, is a city steeped in history and culture and arts. There are so many places of historical interest that you would need at the very least a week to see everything the city has to offer. Now, although you may appreciate the theatre, opera or listening to a grand orchestra, you may be searching for entertainment of a different kind when in Montreal. Maybe what you would really like to do when you are visiting Montreal is to see a live hockey match. Bell Centre is the hub of entertainment and sports and is located on Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montreal. This complex is used for both sporting and cultural gatherings.
This sports arena is home to the famously known National Hockey's League, the Montreal Canadiens. If you are a hockey fan it would be a sin not to watch a hockey match if you are in Montreal when it is hockey season. Every year, thousands of hockey fans flock to the centre to watch their favourite team compete.
It also happens to be one of the world's busiest arena's when based on ticket sales. The Bell Centre is not just an ice hockey arena however, there are also many other types of sporting events and even cultural events which take place there. Apart from being a hockey arena it is also used to host basket ball games.
As an amphitheatre it the capacity to hold between 10,000 – 14,000 people, when used as a concert hall 15,000 people. The shere numbers of people are guaranteed to create a fantastic atmosphere, no matter what event you are attending. Take a look at the calendar of scheduled events on the website and choose something that suits you from the vast array of possibilities. Everything from sporting events to Kanye West and Elton John concerts could be happening while you are in town.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: Yes; Fees vary by event. Visit the official website for upcoming events.Bell Centre Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
Address: 1909 Av. des Canadiens-de-Montréal, Montréal, QC H3B 5E8, Canada
Phone: (514) 932-2582
Official Website: Bell Centre
Bell Centre Reviews
Rated out of 5
Nice experience of a private tour inside the back center of the Canadian Bell Center. We visited the locker rooms where the hockey players get ready, the arena with a full explanation of how the structure is built and how it is divided for certain categories of people. We also visited the guest room, where all the former team captains and notable players can be invited to this day to come and watch a Canadian hockey game, and in which they have a private lounge with a kitchen and open bar.
Enjoyed my tour!
Diana Ayache - a month ago
Great historic barn, and one I had wanted to visit for some time. Went for a Leafs and Habs game on a Saturday and it doesn’t get much better than that.
Their upgraded seats are seriously probably the most comfortable stadium/arena seats I’ve ever experienced (although tight in terms of width and I’m not even a big guy).
Food and drinks left a little to be desired but overall a fun venue and would love to come back some day!
Evan Smithers - 2 months ago
A very comfortable arena. It was perfectly visible from our seats. There were many different contests and entertainment during the game. A huge number of catering outlets. We passed the security very quickly and comfortably. Only good memories
Vlad Lesun - 2 months ago
Definitely an awesome experience to watch a storied franchise at home in a state of the art facility.
Getting in was no hassle, not sure if we got lucky and showed up at the right time, but the process was seamless.
Seats were easy to find, and a number of vendors and souvenir shops were readily accessible.
Entertainment between periods was great, the DJ really got the crowd grooving. Pylons racers were a bit odd, but why not?
Leaving after the game was a bit trickier, as there were not enough escalators to accommodate all the fans. Small price to pay for a great experience.
kenny l - 2 months ago
It was my first live game at Centre Bell, I've always watched through the screens. I was there with my family and a family friend with her kiddos; we all had a wonderful time watching the game that was with high tension and tightly matched. The experience was beyond words. The facility is self sufficient, as there are spots within that you can buy drinks as well as other things you may need to entertain yourself with while watching games or other activities.
Olusegun Amorin - in the last week
Directions
| Metro Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Line 2 - Orange | Bonaventure | 2 Minutes |
| Line 2 - Orange | Lucien-L'Allier | 1 Minute |
How to get to Bell Centre by Metro
By Metro: Bell Centre is conveniently connected by underground paths to both Lucien-L'Allier and Bonaventure Metro Station on Metro Line 2.
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