Bell Centre Seating Chart

Sections at Bell Centre

Bell Centre's seating bowl is organized into the following main sections. Section layout differs by event — a sports configuration and a concert configuration of the same arena are not the same chart.

• Lower Level 100s — sections 101-122
• Club Desjardins 200s — premium
• Loge Level — middle ring
• Upper Level 300s — sections 301-322
• Theatre Boxes — opposite side from Habs bench

Best seats at Bell Centre

Sections 108-111 along the Canadiens bench. Section 320 in the upper level offers strong sightlines for the price.

Tips before you go

Most Canadiens fans speak French — basic phrases help. The Bonaventure Metro stops directly under the arena. Schwartz's smoked meat is the pre-game Montreal classic.

How to read the Bell Centre seating chart

Bell Centre seats 21,105 in a bowl that wraps a central court, rink, or stage, so reading the chart starts at center and works outward. The lower bowl rings the floor closest to the action; a club or suite level sits in the middle; the upper bowl climbs above for the widest view. Lower-number sections sit nearest the action, and whether you are along a sideline or behind a baseline changes the view as much as the level does.

Three things decide an Bell Centre seat: how close you are to the floor, whether you face the action square on or from a baseline, and how high you sit. For an arena this size, the value sweet spot is usually the first few rows of the upper tier at center — close enough to read the play, cheap enough to justify, and high enough for the full picture. For a concert the stage usually sits at one end, so cross-check the official Bell Centre map against your ticket before you buy: a seat that's perfect for a game can sit behind the stage for a show.

Building a seating chart for an event at Bell Centre

Hosting a suite night, a group outing, or a private event in the Montreal area? A seating chart keeps the group organized before you ever reach the gates. Map your party onto tables that mirror the suite or section layout, assign each guest a spot, and export a PDF so everyone knows where they sit. For a private event in a banquet space near Bell Centre, the same tool lays out rounds, banquet tables, and head tables, then prints a chart the venue's event-services team can work from. Capacity at Bell Centre runs to 21,105 for its main configuration, but most private events use a fraction of that in a club, suite, or adjacent hospitality space — exactly the scale the maker below is built for.

Frequently asked questions

How many seats does Bell Centre hold?

Bell Centre has a capacity of 21,105 seats. Capacity varies by event configuration — a concert may use floor seating that a basketball game doesn't, and a private buyout uses a different count than a public event.

What are the best seats at Bell Centre?

Sections 108-111 along the Canadiens bench. Section 320 in the upper level offers strong sightlines for the price.

What sections does Bell Centre have?

Main sections include: Lower Level 100s — sections 101-122; Club Desjardins 200s — premium; Loge Level — middle ring. Full breakdown in the sections list above.

Where is Bell Centre located?

Bell Centre is in Montreal, Quebec. Check the venue's official website for the exact address, parking options, and public transit access closest to your seat section.

How do I plan a private event at Bell Centre?

For private events, build a seating chart that maps to the venue's section layout using the Seat Chart App maker below. Drop tables to match your event's footprint within the venue's space, assign guests, and export a PDF to share with the venue's event-services team.

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