Bell Centre is a multi-purpose arena located in Downtown Montreal. The arena has been the city’s main indoor arena since opening in 1996 and features a maximum capacity of 21,105 making it the largest in the NHL and second largest hockey arena in the world. The arena was formerly known as Molson Centre until adopting its current name in 2002.

Bell Centre replaced the historic Montreal Forum, long time home of the Canadiens and the city’s principal indoor arena until the opening of Bell Centre. The compared to the team’s former homes and most other hockey arenas the stands of the lower bowl feature a distinct steep slope that allows for better sightlines and greater atmosphere during events.

Despite being a multipurpose venue, Bell Centre is a hockey arena first and foremost having hosted the Montreal Canadiens since its opening. The area cleverly integrates the history of Montreal’s famous hockey team throughout the venue’s interior and exterior areas. On the outside you’ll find Canadiens’ Plaza, which features statues former players and great place for fans to congregate before and after games. On the inside you’ll find the greatest number of championship banners and retired numbers that can found anywhere in the NHL.

The arena is also a popular concert venue regularly ranking amongst the busiest arenas in the world in terms of visitors for non-sporting events. Apart from music, the arena is also capable of hosting basketball, wrestling and figure skating having hosting a number of high-profile events.

Bell Centre’s central locations make it easy to reach from anywhere in Montreal. The arena is linked to Lucien-L’Allier and Bonaventure Metro stations on the Montreal Metro network and can be accessed via Montreal’s underground city.