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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.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

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. The stadium is located on the slopes of Mount Royal in Montreal's Ville-Marie borough.

History

Construction began in 1914 and the stadium opened in 1915. It was originally built as McGill Graduates' Stadium and later renamed Percival Molson Memorial Stadium in honour of Percival Molson, a McGill alumnus and soldier who was killed in action in 1917.

Location and ownership

The stadium sits on McGill University property in downtown Montreal on the slopes of Mount Royal. It is owned by McGill University.

Tenants and uses

The stadium is used for Canadian football and other sports. Its best-known tenant is the Montreal Alouettes, who have used it as a home venue since 1998, after an earlier tenancy from 1954 to 1967. It also hosts McGill University's Redbirds and Martlets teams for football, soccer, and other sports.

Facilities and capacity

Molson Stadium is an outdoor multi-purpose venue with FieldTurf and a listed seating capacity of 25,012. It has undergone multiple later upgrades to maintain its status as a football and athletics stadium.

Key facts

  • The stadium is located on the slopes of Mount Royal in Montreal's Ville-Marie borough.
  • It was originally built as McGill Graduates' Stadium and later renamed in honour of Percival Molson.
  • McGill University owns the stadium.
  • The Montreal Alouettes have used the stadium as a home venue since 1998, after an earlier tenancy from 1954 to 1967.
  • Its current seating capacity is listed as 25,012.
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Canadian context

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.

Frequently asked 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.
When did Molson Stadium open?
It opened in 1915.
Which team uses Molson Stadium as a home field?
The Montreal Alouettes have used it as a home venue since 1998.
What is the seating capacity of Molson Stadium?
Its current seating capacity is listed as 25,012.
Why is the stadium called Percival Molson Memorial Stadium?
It was renamed in honour of Percival Molson, a McGill alumnus who was killed in action in 1917.

References

  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.