Bell Centre Bag Policy

Last updated on November 13th, 2023 at 06:51 pm

Bell Centre is home to the Montreal Canadiens NHL team at 1909 Av. des Canadiens-de-Montréal, Montréal, QC H3B 5E8, Canada. The Bell Centre bag policy only allows fans to bring in bags that don’t exceed 35cm x 35cm x 15.25 cm (roughly 14 inches by 14 inches by 6 inches) in size. Otherwise, traditional backpacks and coolers can’t come into the arena with fans for any event.

 

Here is the complete Bell Centre Bag Policy guide for your next event. I also share my bag recommendation on what to bring to the game. Finally, there is an affiliate link to Amazon on this page.

 

Approved Bags

Fans can bring bags into the venue that are single compartment and don’t exceed 35cm x 35cm x 15.25 cm in size. That comes out to roughly 14″ x 14″ 6″. Below are the types of bags you can bring to the venue.

 

• Small clutch bags that don’t exceed 35cm x 35cm x 15.25 cm
• Clear small single-compartment bags that don’t exceed 35cm x 35cm x 15.25 cm. 
• A clear fanny pack

 

My Clear Bag Recommendation + My Experience

I use the same clear bag to get into stadiums when I visit. My clear fanny pack measures 11″ x 6.5. x 5.9″, which is far below the max size that stadiums permit to enter. Also, since the bag is clear, it results in a faster bag inspection at the gate, which means I can get into the arena quicker for the game. Plus, I prefer bringing a clear fanny pack into arenas because it is easy for me to wear it across my chest as I walk around the concourse.

 

Below is a video of me going into this type of fanny pack in more detail.

 

Consider purchasing a clear single-compartment bag for your next event at Belle Centre.

 

How Does the Bell Centre Security Team Review Bags?

Fans arriving at Bell Centre for a hockey game or concert will undergo a metal detector screening before scanning their ticket for entry. Fans with a bag will also go through a bag inspection at the gate. The security team at the entrance will review the bag, its size, and the items inside it. If there are no issues with your bag, you will get it back to come inside the arena with you.

 

What are the Prohibited Items that Fans Can’t Bring into Bell Centre?

Fans heading to Bell Centre for a hockey game or another event should know that certain items can’t enter the arena. Some things the security staff won’t allow inside the stadium are below. Visit the official security policy guide for the arena to get the most up-to-date prohibited items list.

 

• Non-compliant bags with the venue’s bag policy. Those bags include backpacks, coolers, duffle bags, briefcases, luggage bags, laptop bags, and more
• Any bag that is larger than 35cm x 35cm x 15.25 cm (14 inches by 14 inches by 6 inches
• Weapons of any kind
• Laser pointers
• Outside food and drinks
• Flags

 

Is There a Bag Check or Locker Storage Area at Bell Centre?

If your bag can’t come into Bell Centre for a game or concert, consider checking out the Lucien-L’Allier train station to leave your bags there. You can rent lockers to put your bags in and then head to the hockey arena for a game. This train station sits directly next to the hockey venue, which makes it the best option if you don’t have a car to leave your bag in.

 

If you have a car to leave your bag in, consider doing that before walking to the arena. Unless you have a small bag that does not exceed the size limit, all other bags won’t be allowed inside the stadium. Therefore, if you have a backpack or something similar, leave it in your car before getting in line for your event, so you save your time.

 

Finally, you can see if a nearby hotel can watch your bag for you before heading to the arena. Numerous hotels are within walking distance of Bell Centre. Most hotels charge a bag holding fee per bag for you. However, hotel storage comes on a first come and first served basis, so there is no guarantee they will have space to watch your bags for you.

 

Additional Helpful Links

Check out the Bell Centre Parking guide for more information.

 

Visit the Bell Centre Food Guide to see what you can eat at the venue for your event.