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Bell Centre

Montreal · Home of 🏒 Montreal Canadiens

⚡ Quick answers

Who plays at Bell Centre?
Bell Centre in Montreal is home to the Montreal Canadiens (NHL).
What is the closest airport to Bell Centre?
Montréal (YUL) is the closest major airport, about 10 miles (16 km) from Bell Centre — roughly 14 min by car depending on traffic.
How much is parking at Bell Centre?
Game-day parking starts around $20 CAD. Take the Metro instead of driving: the Orange Line's Lucien-L'Allier station sits right next to the arena, and the Yellow Line's Bonaventure station connects underground…
How much is a beer at Bell Centre?
A standard beer is about $12.75 CAD (≈ $9.31 USD) at regular stands, 2025-26. A regular hot dog is about $4.78 CAD (≈ $3.49 USD) (estimate). Prices vary by stand and size and may change.
How do you get to Bell Centre without a car?
The Bell Centre connects directly to two Montreal Metro (STM) stations: Lucien-L'Allier (Orange Line) and, via the underground city network, Bonaventure Station.
Where are the best seats at Bell Centre?
Lower bowl (100s) along the ice for the electric Habs atmosphere; 300-level ends are loud and good value. The building is steep and intimate — even uppers feel close.
What is the bag policy at Bell Centre?
No backpacks, coolers or sports bags; a 2026 Ticketmaster guide limits bags to 10×15×4 cm. No outside food or drinks. No outside drinks, glass or cans; empty-bottle rule not published.
Is Bell Centre wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair tickets cover the wheelchair user plus one companion; buy through the box office (1-855-219-0576 or 1-877-668-8269, daily 9am–8pm ET). The Canadiens list 58 wheelchair areas per game, and a 2026 Ticketmaster guide places them on Level 100, row N, with direct access to street-level doors. The indoor Bell Centre garage costs $20–45 on event nights (accessible parking reportedly on level B). Entrance, elevator and escort details aren't published.
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✈️🚗 Getting to Bell Centre

Nearest major airport: Montréal (YUL) — about 10 mi / 14 min away.

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🏟️ Fan guide

Best seats

Lower bowl (100s) along the ice for the electric Habs atmosphere; 300-level ends are loud and good value. The building is steep and intimate — even uppers feel close.

Parking

Underground lots at the Bell Centre (and Windsor/ENV nearby) fill fast at a premium; cheaper lots a few blocks north. ($20–40 CAD)

Getting there

Metro to Bonaventure or Lucien-L'Allier — both connect to the arena via the underground city. Easiest in winter.

Bar scene

Crescent St and the downtown core are a short walk — lively bars, brasseries and pubs; Rue de la Montagne by the arena has sports bars. Bilingual, hockey-mad energy.

Pre-game bars

  • La Cage – Brasserie sportive — Québec sports-bar chain, right by the arena.
  • Peel Pub — Cheap-and-cheerful downtown institution.
  • Crescent St bars — The nightlife strip a few blocks over.

Concession prices (CAD, approx)

  • Standard beer, 2025-26$12.75
  • Hot dog (estimate)$4.78
  • Poutine$12

Prices vary by stand and size and may change.

Insider tips

  • Take the Metro (Lucien-L'Allier)
  • Arrive for the pre-game light show — it's a highlight

♿ Accessibility at Bell Centre

Wheelchair tickets cover the wheelchair user plus one companion; buy through the box office (1-855-219-0576 or 1-877-668-8269, daily 9am–8pm ET). The Canadiens list 58 wheelchair areas per game, and a 2026 Ticketmaster guide places them on Level 100, row N, with direct access to street-level doors. The indoor Bell Centre garage costs $20–45 on event nights (accessible parking reportedly on level B). Entrance, elevator and escort details aren't published.

Sensory-friendly
Sensory kits (headphones, fidgets, sunglasses, timer) can be borrowed at the Client Experience counters behind Sections 123 and 327.
📞 1-855-219-0576Official accessibility guide ↗

🎒 Can I bring it? Bag & food policy

Bags
No backpacks, coolers or sports bags; a 2026 Ticketmaster guide limits bags to 10×15×4 cm.
Bag check
No coat or bag check.
Outside food
No outside food or drinks.
Water bottles
No outside drinks, glass or cans; empty-bottle rule not published.

Not allowed & exceptions

  • Hard briefcases
  • Detachable-lens cameras, GoPros
  • Selfie sticks
  • Bells, horns and noisemakers
  • Laptops and tablets

⚠️ Check before you go: Not re-checked this season: the Bell Centre's official pages don't publish bag or drink rules, so these come from a 2026 Ticketmaster guide. Bag limits conflict (10×15×4 cm per Ticketmaster vs. 35×35×15.25 cm elsewhere); we show the stricter one. Call the box office before you go.

From the venue's official guest guide, checked 2026-10. Rules can change by event. Official policy ↗

🧳 Visiting Bell Centre as an away fan

The next visiting teams, and the airport you'd fly into: Montréal (YUL) (YUL). Each link has that team's full road-trip guide.

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