McConnell Arena

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McConnell Arena is a hockey rink in Montreal, Quebec, home of the McGill Redbirds (OUA, U Sports). It opened in 1956, making it 70 years old in 2026 and seats 1,600 for hockey. That makes it the 17th-largest rink in U Sports.

Rink facts

Location
Montreal, Quebec
Home of
McGill Redbirds (U Sports)
School
McGill University
League
OUA · East Division
Opened
1956
Capacity
1,600
Size rank in U Sports
17th of 34

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Rinks near McConnell Arena10

  1. 1NHLBell Centre — Montreal Canadiens (Montreal, Quebec)same city
  2. 2U SportsEd Meagher Arena — Concordia Stingers (Montreal, Quebec)same city
  3. 3Junior ACentre récréatif Édouard-Rivet — Montréal-Est Rangers (Montréal-Est, Quebec)7 mi
  4. 4Junior AAréna Jean-Béliveau — Longueuil Collège Français (Longueuil, Quebec)7 mi
  5. 5AHLPlace Bell — Laval Rocket (Laval, Quebec)7 mi
  6. 6CHLCentre d'Excellence Sports Rousseau — Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (Boisbriand, Quebec)7 mi
  7. 7Junior AColisée de Laval — Laval L'Énergie (Laval, Quebec)7 mi
  8. 8Junior ACité du Sport — Terrebonne Cobras (Terrebonne, Quebec)9 mi
  9. 9Junior ASportplexe Pierrefonds — Montréal Phoenix (Pierrefonds, Quebec)11 mi
  10. 10Junior AAréna régional de la Rivière-du-Nord — Saint-Jérôme Panthères (Saint-Jérôme, Quebec)23 mi

Questions about McConnell Arena

Where do the McGill Redbirds play home games?

The McGill Redbirds play at McConnell Arena in Montreal, Quebec.

How many people does McConnell Arena hold?

McConnell Arena seats 1,600 for hockey.

When did McConnell Arena open?

McConnell Arena opened in 1956.

What other rinks are near McConnell Arena?

Bell Centre is also in Montreal. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.

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