The stadium was built on the site of the former McGill University athletic grounds.
It hosted the field hockey events during the 1976 Summer Olympics.
The site was formerly known as the Percival Molson Memorial Stadium and Athletic Ground.
The stadium is built into the side of Mount Royal, meaning one side of the stadium sits significantly higher than the other.
Percival Molson was a prominent Canadian athlete who played for the McGill football team and competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.
Percival Molson Memorial Stadium is an outdoor sports facility located on the slopes of Mount Royal in Montreal. It serves as the home field for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League and the McGill University Redbirds. Originally opened in 1915, the stadium is named after Percival Molson, a McGill athlete and war hero. The venue features an artificial turf playing surface and a seating capacity of approximately 20,000 spectators. The stadium is uniquely integrated into the university campus and sits at a significantly higher elevation than the surrounding downtown area. It is one of the few professional sports venues in North America located within a natural mountainous park setting.
From the upper rows of the south stands looking over the field toward the downtown Montreal skyline.
Dress in layers, as the elevation and proximity to the mountain can make the stadium cooler than the city center.
Arrive early to walk through the McGill campus, which offers scenic views of the downtown skyline.
Choose seats on the south side for optimal views of the Montreal skyline.
Attempting to drive to the stadium on game days, as parking is extremely limited due to its location within the park/university zone.
The primary CFL football season runs from June through late autumn; facility use depends on university and professional team schedules.
