Bell Centre Seating Chart
The Bell Centre, or Centre Bell, is the home of the Montreal Canadiens at 1909 avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal in downtown Montreal. It opened on March 16, 1996 as the Molson Centre, replacing the Montreal Forum, and took the Bell name in 2002. The Molson family owns it through Groupe CH, and Evenko manages it. Wikipedia lists 20,962 seats for hockey since 2025, and the arena says a major concert holds about 15,000.
Quick answer
The Bell Centre seats 20,962 for Montreal Canadiens hockey, the figure Wikipedia lists since 2025 and the attendance shown for recent home games. The arena itself says it seats over 21,000 for hockey and about 15,000 for a major concert.
- Seats are on three levels: 100, 200 and 300.
- Level 100 has rows AA to FF, then A to W.
- Backpacks of any size are banned.
- Corporate event spaces take up to 400 guests.
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Sections at Bell Centre
The Bell Centre has three seating levels, 100, 200 and 300, with suites on the floors between them. The row ranges below come from the arena's own FAQ.
- Level 100 — the lower bowl, rows AA to FF and then A to W, known to fans as the reds
- Level 200 — rows A to F, between the two levels of suites
- Level 300 — the upper bowl, rows A to O
- Suites — on the 3rd and 5th floors
- Floor seating at concerts — usually rows A to Z, then AA to ZZ
Best seats at Bell Centre
We found no official best-seat guide or bench-side information. Level 100 rows run AA to FF, then A to W. Level 200, between the suite levels, has rows A to F, and Level 300 has rows A to O. Wheelchair seating is on Level 100 in row N.
Tips before you go
Backpacks, coolers and sports bags of any size are banned. As a general rule, other bags can't be larger than 15 by 10 by 4 cm, though the policy can vary by event. Everyone goes through electronic screening, smoking and vaping are banned, and the box office, which doesn't take cash, opens three hours before the event. The nearest metro stations are Bonaventure and Lucien-L'Allier; to reach the box office from Bonaventure, follow the Lucien-L'Allier corridor through Place des Canadiens or Windsor Station.
How to read the Bell Centre seating chart
The first digit of a section is the level. Level 100 rows run AA to FF nearest the ice and then A to W, Level 200 has rows A to F, and Level 300 has rows A to O. At concerts with floor seats, floor rows usually run A to Z and then AA to ZZ.
Suites sit on the 3rd and 5th floors, above and below the 200 level. Guest service counters are at sections 123 and 327.
Wheelchair seating is on Level 100 in row N, with one companion seat per wheelchair. Children under 24 months get in free if they sit on a lap. Groups of 12 or more can ask the group sales team, though group packages aren't offered for every event.
Building a seating chart for an event at Bell Centre
The Bell Centre rents its corporate spaces for events of up to 400 guests and its ice for groups of up to 200. Catering is handled exclusively by Lévy Restauration.
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Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- What is the capacity of the Bell Centre?
- The Bell Centre seats 20,962 for Montreal Canadiens hockey, the figure Wikipedia lists since 2025 and the attendance shown for recent home games. The arena itself says it seats over 21,000 for hockey and about 15,000 for a major concert.
- What are the best seats at Bell Centre?
- We found no official best-seat guide or bench-side information. Level 100 rows run AA to FF, then A to W. Level 200, between the suite levels, has rows A to F, and Level 300 has rows A to O. Wheelchair seating is on Level 100 in row N.
- What sections does Bell Centre have?
- Main sections include: Level 100 — the lower bowl, rows AA to FF and then A to W, known to fans as the reds; Level 200 — rows A to F, between the two levels of suites; Level 300 — the upper bowl, rows A to O. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is Bell Centre located?
- The Bell Centre is at 1909 avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal, Montreal, Quebec. Bonaventure, Lucien-L'Allier and Gare Centrale stations are all nearby, and a paid floor-level lounge, the Hartland-Molson Lounge, can be added to an event ticket.
- How do I plan a private event at Bell Centre?
- Contact the Bell Centre's rental team about its corporate spaces or the ice. Then map who sits where for your Bell Centre event in the free chart maker.