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Can you bring food into Bell Centre?

Montreal Canadiens · Montreal, QC

Food for a dietary need: no exception listed

Bell Centre food policy

Food for a dietary need: no exception listed

The Bell Centre's FAQ lists outside food, drinks, alcohol, glass bottles and cans among prohibited items, along with all backpacks, coolers and sports bags of any size. It names no exception for food for a dietary or medical need. Call Bell Centre customer service at 1-855-219-0576 or email info@centrebell.ca before the game if you need an accommodation.

Venue policy

We checked the venue’s rules on October 10, 2026. Rules can change, so check before you go.

Bell Centre bag policy

Small bags only

  • As a general rule, bags must not be larger than 15 cm x 10 cm x 4 cm, and they should fit under your seat.
  • Backpacks, coolers and sports bags of any size are not allowed, and neither are hard-covered briefcases.
  • The bag policy may vary for certain events, so check the event page.
  • A coat check near the Lucien-L’Allier entrance can store items.

Food and drinks: Outside food, drinks, alcohol, glass bottles and cans are not allowed. Food you need for a medical diet can have its own rule: see Can you bring food into Bell Centre?

Carry-in facts

From the venue’s page, checked Oct 20, 2026. Anything not listed here isn’t in the lines we saved from that page, so ask.
ItemRuleThe venue’s words
BackpackNot allowedOn the venue’s list of items not allowed: “All backpacks, coolers and sports bags, regardless of size”
Soft coolerNot allowedOn the venue’s list of items not allowed: “All backpacks, coolers and sports bags, regardless of size”
Hard cooler or hard-sided bagNot allowedOn the venue’s list of items not allowed: “All backpacks, coolers and sports bags, regardless of size”
Food from homeNot allowedOn the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Outside food, drinks, alcohol, glass bottles and cans.”
Outside drinksNot allowedOn the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Outside food, drinks, alcohol, glass bottles and cans.”
CansNot allowedOn the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Outside food, drinks, alcohol, glass bottles and cans.”
Glass bottlesNot allowedOn the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Outside food, drinks, alcohol, glass bottles and cans.”

Check my bag here at Bell Centre

Applies to: Canadiens home games. We checked the venue’s page on October 20, 2026. Concerts and special events can have other rules, so check the venue’s page before you go.

Venue bag policy

Compare bag rules at other venues

Gluten-free food at Bell Centre

5 foods to ask about · Check availability. The guide lists each food, where to find it, and what to ask.

See the gluten-free food at Bell Centre

What to ask at the stand
  1. Is this the gluten-free version? Can I see the label?
  2. Is it fried in the same oil as breaded food?
  3. Can you change gloves and use a clean surface?
  4. Is the gluten-free bun kept and toasted apart from regular buns?

Please read

I can’t eat gluten

For a medical reason I need food with no wheat, barley or rye, not even crumbs.

  • Is this the gluten-free version? Can I see the label?
  • Can you change gloves and use a clean surface?
  • Is it fried in the same oil as breaded food?

Thank you!

Who to ask at Bell Centre

Phone 1-855-219-0576

Email info@centrebell.ca

Venue contact page

Ask before you go

Fill in the date and your name, then email it or copy it. Ask a couple of weeks ahead, and bring the answer with you. Going sooner? Call the number above.

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