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Molson Stadium

Molson Stadium is the common name for Percival Molson Memorial Stadium, an outdoor multi-purpose stadium in downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Molson Stadium is the common name for Percival Molson Memorial Stadium, an outdoor multi-purpose stadium in downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Owned by McGill University, it has been a home venue for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League since 1998 and also hosts McGill sports teams.

What it is

Molson Stadium is an outdoor multi-purpose stadium located on the slopes of Mount Royal in Montreal's Ville-Marie borough. It opened in 1915 as McGill Graduates' Stadium and was later renamed Percival Molson Memorial Stadium in honour of Percival Molson, a McGill alumnus and soldier. The stadium is owned by McGill University and has a seating capacity of 25,012 with a FieldTurf surface.

Key details

The stadium is best known as the home of the Montreal Alouettes, who have played there since 1998 (with an earlier tenancy from 1954 to 1967). It also hosts McGill University's football, soccer, and other sports teams. The venue sits on McGill property in downtown Montreal and has undergone several upgrades over the years.

Why it matters

Molson Stadium is a notable Canadian football venue and a long-standing McGill University sports facility, making it relevant to Canadian university athletics and the CFL. It represents a key piece of Montreal's sports infrastructure and has been a home for the Alouettes for over two decades.

In short

  • Molson Stadium is owned by McGill University and opened in 1915.
  • It is the home of the Montreal Alouettes (CFL) since 1998.
  • Seating capacity is 25,012 with FieldTurf surface.
  • Named after Percival Molson, a McGill alumnus and soldier.
Canadian angle

Molson Stadium is a notable Canadian football venue in Montreal and a long-standing McGill University sports facility, making it relevant to Canadian university athletics and the CFL.

Quick questions

What is Molson Stadium?
Molson Stadium is the common name for Percival Molson Memorial Stadium, a multi-purpose outdoor stadium in Montreal, Quebec.
Who owns Molson Stadium?
McGill University owns the stadium.
What is the seating capacity of Molson Stadium?
Its current seating capacity is listed as 25,012.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percival_Molson_Memorial_Stadium
    Supports: Official and common names, Montreal location, ownership by McGill University, tenants including the Montreal Alouettes and McGill teams.
  2. McGill Athletics — https://mcgillathletics.ca/news/2015/10/22/GEN_1020152246.aspx
    Supports: Opening history, seating capacity, address, ownership, and stadium facts.
  3. Veterans Affairs Canada — https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/memorials/canada/percival-molson-stadium
    Supports: Construction history, renaming in honour of Percival Molson, and his wartime death.
  4. Montreal Alouettes — https://www.montrealalouettes.com/histoire-stade/
    Supports: Use by the Montreal Alouettes and stadium history from the team's perspective.
  5. McGill Athletics — https://mcgillathletics.ca/sports/2012/11/5/1105124126.aspx
    Supports: Facility details including address and playing surface.