Bell Centre

Bell Centre is Home of the National Hockey League's Montreal Canadiens

Fans going wild during a Montreal Canadiens Game at Bell Centre
Fans going wild during a Montreal Canadiens Game at Bell Centre cc licensed photo by Shawn Carpenter

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 2S2, Canada

Phone: (514) 932-2582

Official Website: Bell Centre

Bell Centre Reviews

Rated 4.5 out of 5 Star Rating

5 Star Rating Amazing experience! I went to my first hockey game at Centre Bell, and it was absolutely incredible. The energy in the stadium is electric, the crowd is so passionate, and every moment on the ice is thrilling to watch. The stadium itself is beautiful — modern, spacious, and offers amazing views from every angle. I was lucky to sit in a prime location, which made the experience even better. From the moment I arrived until the final whistle, I was completely immersed. Definitely a must-visit for any sports fan or anyone looking for an unforgettable night!
Bilal yassin - a month ago

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5 Star Rating AMAZING!! We flew from Nova Scotia two watch the Habs vs Vegas Golden Nights on Jan 27 and Colorado Avalanche January 29. Habs won BOTH games; Ole Ole Ole Ole!! We also did a tour of the Bell Centre at a cost of $25 per person, or $20 if youre over 65. Did you know the Bell Centre has the best ice for hockey, as voted by the league and players, the last 9 years running? With their rich history, there is so much to see and learn. The tour guides have been there 20+ years, so very well informed! We were a group of six who sat in the reds and as high up as the blues. No matter where the seats were, the view and atmosphere was great! To any Habs fan, I highly recommend you make it to the Bell Centre to see a LIVE game, at least once in your life! We stayed in a B&B about 10 mins walk from the Bell Centre. One of our group stepped out to the corner store around 7pm one non game day. As he exited our building, there he was; Martin St Louis, walking to the rink. He was very friendly and spoke about players and the game for about 2 blocks with my cousin, then gladly took a selfie with him. This was amazing! There are so many shops and great restaurants and pubs near the Bell Centre and great clothing and souvenir shops along St. Catherines Street. You never know who you'll run into near the Bell Centre!! Just a great time had by all!!
Mel Fougere - a month ago

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5 Star Rating Great seats! There for a hockey game. We were in the 300 level cheering for the away team. I think we sat next to the best canadien fans. Had a lot of fun! Was nice that "my" team won. Lol
Carla Johnston - 2 months ago

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5 Star Rating We had a chance to visit Centre Bell during Habs - Panthers game in january 2026. I had also chance to compare this house in one week with different one of other NHL team which was newer, with better lights, audio, security check. However there was no comparable atmosphere in Bell. The game was huge, Habs won, Slaf scored, and fans were awesome. Must see place for every hockey lover.
Tomáš Malec - 4 weeks ago

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5 Star Rating I did the tour available on ticket master for 25$ with a couple friends. It was amazing to see the history and tour this amazing building. The only downside was that they didn't mention on the tickets that during game day, they do not show the changing rooms. They did however do a virtual tour of the changing rooms and showed a ton of other things that I had no clue existed. Tons of fun and I'll likely visit again when it's not a game day!
Henri Dreessen - 2 months ago

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Directions

Metro Line Nearest Station Walking Time
Line 2 - OrangeBonaventure2 Minutes
Line 2 - OrangeLucien-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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