Bell Centre, Indoor arena in Ville-Marie, Montreal, Canada
Bell Centre is a multi-purpose indoor arena in downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal. Its exterior combines a light beige stone base with a dark grey band of horizontal louvers, and blue "Centre Bell" letters mark the left edge. Inside, a three-tier layout surrounds the rink: the red 100 section, the 200 Club Desjardins level between private boxes, and the upper 300 section. The building covers 1.568 hectares and holds 20,962 seats for hockey.
Construction began in June 1993 and the building opened in March 1996. It replaced the old Montreal Forum as the home of ice hockey team Montreal Canadiens.
The building takes its name from Canadian telecommunications company Bell Canada, which secured the rights in 2002. Fans wear red, white and blue jerseys and sing during games, with French language clearly audible throughout the crowd.
Two metro stations lie within walking distance and connect the hall to the city network. Concerts and games draw large crowds, so arriving early is advisable.
Private groups can rent the ice surface and gain access to dressing rooms styled after North American professional league facilities. Organizers even offer personal player announcements and the option to play an anthem.
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