Bell Centre 3D Seat View

Bell Centre seating chart with real 3D views from every section

Next game

Canadiens v Hurricanes · 6 Oct

Team

Montreal Canadiens

Capacity

~20,962

Conference

Eastern

Division

Atlantic

City

Montreal

Home games

42 in 2026-27

The Bell Centre opened in 1996 as the Molson Centre, replacing the Montreal Forum a few streets west, and it is the largest arena in the NHL: just under 21,000 for hockey, more than any other building in the league. Twenty-four Stanley Cup banners hang from its roof and the room has a reputation that survives translation — the anthem, the standing ovations, the noise a full house makes on a Saturday night.

Size is the thing to plan around, because the top of this building is genuinely far from the ice. The 100 level (rouges) along the boards is the closest full view of the sheet; the 100 corners see both goals and cost less. The 200 club and loge rings flatten the angle and are the most comfortable seats in the arena. The 300 level (blancs and gris) is the highest in the league — and for hockey that is not the insult it would be in basketball: from centre ice up there, the whole rink, both blue lines and the line changes are in front of you. The rows behind the goals are for atmosphere.

Frequently asked questions

How can I see the view from my seat at Bell Centre?

Click any section on the interactive Bell Centre map above and a real panoramic 3D view from that part of the arena opens instantly. Drag to look around in 360°, so you know what you will see before you buy.

What is the capacity of Bell Centre for hockey?

20,962 for ice hockey.

Who plays at Bell Centre?

The Montreal Canadiens, in the NHL. The team plays 42 home games here in the 2026-27 season.

What was Bell Centre called before?

Molson Centre. It is the same building and the same seating bowl — a section number from the Molson Centre era still points at the same seats.

When is the next game at Bell Centre?

Canadiens v Hurricanes on 6 Oct 2026. Puck-drop times are confirmed by the league and the broadcasters closer to the date.

What are the best seats at Bell Centre?

Rouges along the boards at centre ice if the budget allows, the corners of the 100 level for value, and centre ice in the 300 level if you want to watch the systems from the cheapest seats in a 21,000-seat room.