NHL Venue Guide
THE SEATING
GUIDE
Bell Centre — Montreal, QC
Data updated: 2025-26
Cheapest Section
$40+
Sections
5
Capacity
21,105
The Bell Centre is the largest arena in the NHL with 21,105 seats for hockey. It has four levels: the 100-level lower bowl, 200-level suites, 300-level upper bowl, and 400-level nosebleeds. Despite the size, the arena's steep rake means even upper-level seats have decent sightlines. The atmosphere is extraordinary — all 21,105 seats are sold out for virtually every game, creating a wall of sound that no other NHL arena matches. The 400-level is legendary for its intensity and passion.
Premium Seating Sections
Each section offers a distinct vantage point. Choose based on your priorities: proximity, comfort, atmosphere, or value.
Glass Seats / Desjardins Club
$300 - $800+“Ice-level seats behind the glass with premium club access. The most exclusive experience in the arena.”
The Pros
- Closest view of the action
- Premium lounge and in-seat service
- Feel the speed and physicality
The Cons
- Extremely expensive — Habs are a premium ticket
- Glass can obstruct during board play
- Low angle limits full-rink perspective
Lower Bowl Sideline (100-Level)
$175 - $350“Elevated sideline seats with excellent sightlines. Close enough to see every play clearly.”
The Pros
- Best balance of proximity and overview
- Great for watching plays develop
- Close to benches and the action
The Cons
- Premium pricing — Habs tickets are among the most expensive in the NHL
Lower Bowl End Zone (100-Level)
$110 - $200“Behind the goal. Exciting angle for shots, saves, and breakaways.”
The Pros
- More affordable lower-bowl seats
- Great angle for shots on goal
- Close to the action
The Cons
- Far-end plays harder to track
- Net can obstruct from directly behind
Upper Bowl (300-Level)
$70 - $130“Mid-upper level with good sightlines and a strong overhead perspective of the ice.”
The Pros
- Good balance of price and view
- Full-rink perspective for reading plays
- Passionate crowd
The Cons
- Steep climb to reach seats
- Players appear smaller than lower bowl
Nosebleeds (400-Level)
$40 - $80“The top level of the NHL's largest arena. Steep and high, but the atmosphere is electric.”
The Pros
- Most affordable Habs tickets
- The loudest, most passionate section in the NHL
- Full-rink bird's-eye view
The Cons
- Very high up — players are small
- Steep stairs to reach upper rows
- The arena's size is most felt up here
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