Center Bell

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Center Bell
Center Bell logo
The Bell Center in Montréal
The Bell Center in Montréal
Earlier names

New Montreal Forum (planning phase)
Center Molson (1996–2002)

Data
place 1909 Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal Montréal , Québec H4B 5G0, Canada
CanadaCanada 
Coordinates 45 ° 29 ′ 46 ″  N , 73 ° 34 ′ 10 ″  W Coordinates: 45 ° 29 ′ 46 ″  N , 73 ° 34 ′ 10 ″  W
owner Molson family
operator Molson family
start of building June 22, 1993
opening March 16, 1996
surface Ice rink
parquet
costs 230 million CAD
architect Lemay et associés; LeMoyne, Lapointe, Magne, Architectes
capacity 21,273 seats (ice hockey)
19,945 seats (basketball)
21,242 seats (concerts)
playing area NHL ice hockey
60.96 × 25.91 m (200 × 85 ft)
Societies)
Events

The Center Bell is a multi-purpose hall in the Canadian city ​​of Montréal , Province of Québec . It has been the venue for the home games of the Canadiens de Montréal from the National Hockey League (NHL) since 1996 , after the well-known Forum de Montréal was closed on March 11, 1996.

history

Construction began on June 22, 1993 and the opening took place on March 16, 1996. The arena was originally named after the Canadiens' main sponsor, the Molson Brewery . On September 1, 2002, the stadium was renamed after the telecommunications company Bell Canada acquired the naming rights.

The capacity for ice hockey games is 21,273. This makes Center Bell the largest arena in the NHL. The Bell Center seats 19,945 spectators for basketball games.

Concerts

The following artists appeared at the Center Bell: Coldplay , Enrique Iglesias , Jennifer Lopez , Lady Gaga , Madonna , Prince , Rammstein , Scorpions , Stromae , Celine Dion .

gallery

Web links

Commons : Center Bell  - collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. setlist.fm: Concert list of the Center Molson and the Center Bell (English)