Percival Molson Memorial Stadium, Football stadium in Downtown Montreal, Canada
Percival Molson Memorial Stadium is an open-air football and multi-purpose stadium on the slopes of Mount Royal in Montreal. Its rectangular artificial turf field, marked with white yard lines and sponsor logos, is bordered by a rust-red running track. White seats fill the grandstands, including a larger far-side stand under a white roof, with grey concrete walls supporting the seating areas.
Built in 1914 and opened to the public in 1915, the stadium received its current name in 1919 to honor Captain Percival Molson, who died during World War I. This naming recognized his service and sacrifice for Canada.
The stadium serves as home for the Montreal Alouettes and hosts McGill University athletics programs. Local fans gather here regularly to watch their teams compete in regional championships.
The stadium is accessible via Pine Avenue West with parking available nearby and multiple entrances depending on the event type. Visitors should check ahead about current events and any access restrictions before arriving.
Because the running track surrounds the field, the corners of both end zones are cut off, making Molson Stadium the only CFL venue with clipped end zones since Edmonton's Commonwealth Stadium squared its own after removing its track. The full 65-yard width will only return in 2027, when the league shortens the field to 130 total yards.
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