Take out your wallets, because watching the Montreal Canadiens live will cost even more next season.
A cry from the heart is circulating on social media after season ticket holders received their invoices for the 2026-27 campaign.
We’re talking about a steep 8% increase for many fans who have been filling the Bell Centre for years.
It’s a tough pill to swallow when access to games is increasingly becoming a luxury reserved for an elite few.
Over the past two or three years, the trend has been clear: prices keep rising despite the roller-coaster performances on the ice.
The feeling that the Bell Centre may soon no longer be for everyone is starting to weigh heavily on loyal supporters.
Let’s be honest, inflation is hitting everywhere, but an increase of this magnitude captures the imagination of Quebec fans.
For the average family, attending a game has now become a financial feat.
The NHL salary cap is rising, revenues must follow, but for many, the limit seems to have been reached.
There is a growing sense of a disconnect between management and the fan base that has filled the stands for decades.
Reactions were immediate online, pointing the finger at leadership that appears to be forgetting the middle-class fan.
There’s no way around it: passion comes at a price, and that price is becoming less and less reasonable in Montreal.
The luxury of supporting the Sainte-Flanelle
“A friend just received his invoice for his 2026-27 Montreal Canadiens season tickets.
It includes an 8% increase.
The Bell Centre won’t be for everyone much longer. It already has been less and less over the past two or three years…”
– Maxime Truman
Let’s be honest, the team’s rebuild is supposed to bring hope, but it is also emptying fans’ pockets.
Fans are willing to pay for talent, but an 8% jump all at once is a direct hit to the budget.
The Canadiens remain the most powerful sports institution in Quebec, and they know it well during renewal season.
They rely on people’s unwavering loyalty, but that loyalty has physical and financial limits.
It remains to be seen whether this increase will affect the endless waiting list for season tickets.
For now, demand remains strong, allowing the organization to continue raising prices without much concern.
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