Percival Molson Memorial Stadium is one of Canada's oldest active major stadiums and one of the CFL's most visually distinctive venues. Built on McGill University land near Mount Royal, it combines university, military memorial and professional football history. Its smaller, intimate footprint contrasts sharply with newer CFL stadiums.

Carved into the slope of Mount Royal on McGill University's campus, Percival Molson Stadium is the oldest stadium in the CFL and one of the most beautiful sports settings in Canada. Built in 1915 as a memorial to McGill alum Percival Molson, who was killed in WWI, the building's stone-and-concrete bones feel European, not North American.

The Montréal Alouettes moved here full-time in 1998 after Olympic Stadium proved untenable, expanding the bowl twice while preserving its original character.

25,000+

• Football25,012

Historic stadium with capacity changes over time.

• Historic stadium on/near the McGill campus at Mount Royal.
• Long associated with McGill football and the Montreal Alouettes.
• Capacity and renovation details should be verified against McGill and Alouettes sources before final publishing.

1. 1915Opens as a McGill University facility
2. 1946Hosts first Alouettes CFL season
3. 1998Alouettes return full-time from Olympic Stadium
4. 2010Expanded from 20,000 to 25,012
5. 2023Alouettes win Grey Cup; downtown parade caps the season

Current

• Montréal Alouettes
• McGill Redbirds & Martlets

• Annual McGill–Concordia 'Shaughnessy Cup'
• 2008 Vanier Cup
• Numerous CFL Eastern Finals

The east stands dig into Mount Royal — afternoon shade from late September on. The west side gets sun. Premium options include the Alouettes' Trou Normand club. Bring a cushion; metal bench seating throughout most sections.

McGill Métro station is a 15-minute uphill walk. Game-day shuttles run from downtown. Limited parking — most fans transit or walk.

Smoked meat (this is Montréal, after all), Molson Canadian on tap (Percival's family business), Belgian frites stand.

Beautiful in September, brutal in November. The 2009 Eastern Final played in heavy snow remains a legendary game.

What to check before you go

• bag policy
• prohibited items
• camera/video rules
• mobile tickets
• cashless payments
• re-entry
• accessibility entrances
• transit and parking
• door times
• food and beverage
• family washrooms
• sensory/accessibility accommodations

No verified attendance entries in our archive yet for Percival Molson Memorial Stadium. We only publish crowd figures we can tie to a named source, so this section stays empty rather than showing estimates.

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Last verified May 20, 2026

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