Montreal Canadiens road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
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✈️🚗 Getting to Bell Centre
Nearest major airport is Montréal (YUL) — about 10 mi / 14 min from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
Where do the Montreal Canadiens play?
The Montreal Canadiens play home games at Bell Centre in Montreal.
What airport do you fly into for a Montreal Canadiens game?
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 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.
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.
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ Bell Centre 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)
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)
- Beer (large)$13–16
- Poutine$12
- Hot dog$8
Insider tips
- Take the Metro (Lucien-L'Allier)
- Arrive for the pre-game light show — it's a highlight
More: Bell Centre guide · sports in Montreal
📺 Where to watch the Canadiens
Local / regional TV: TSN2 / RDS (FR)
National (CA): Sportsnet · Amazon Prime Video · TVA Sports · OMNI. Full TV guide →
🧳 Make a trip of it — Montreal
Old-world charm, world-class food and legendary nightlife.
- Bagels — St-Viateur vs. Fairmount — pick a side.
- Old Montréal & Notre-Dame Basilica — Cobblestones and a jaw-dropping church.
- Mount Royal — Climb the park for the best city view.
🧭 Combine it into a road trip
Also in Montreal: CF Montréal · Montreal Alouettes · Montreal Victoire
Nearest big-league teams (great to pair up)
Also nearby: pro, minor & junior
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