Call Us First Sports Events Montréal is your one-stop resource for bid support, site visits and logistics. Vincent Dumas Manager, Sports Market [email protected] sports.mtl.org Champions Tour: Sharing Best Practices Launched in 2024 by Tourisme Montréal, the Champions Tour program brings together promoters, rights holders and sports federations for exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences at Montréal’s top sporting events. Each program features a venue tour, expert panel discussions and knowledge exchange around key industry themes. Organizers kicked off the fi rst of four tours in 2025 at the 4 Nations Face-Off . “We launched the Champions Tour with a clear vision: to foster meaningful connections and collaboration between promoters and suppliers in the industry,” says Andréanne Paquet, director, business development and sport, Sports Events Montréal. “It was also designed as a learning platform, where participants could dive into key event-related topics like sponsorship, operations and advocacy.” Fast Facts 4 Nations Face-Off hosted by the NHL and the National Hockey League Players' Association Venues: Bell Centre, Montréal (February 12-15, 2025) and TD Garden, Boston (February 17-20, 2025) Why Montréal is Built for Winter Sports Big-Event Ready: Montréal is equipped to host world-class competitions and events, from Olympic legacy and Stanley Cup Finals to IIHF World Junior Ice Hockey Championships and the very fi rst World Cup of Hockey (1996). Top Venues: Bell Centre (21,273 seats), Maurice Richard Arena (4,800 seats), Auditorium de Verdun (4,043 seats), the Olympic Stadium (56,000 seats) and outdoor activities at Parc Jean-Drapeau. Team Montréal: A citywide sports ecosystem where sport organizations, event management companies, venues, hotels, suppliers, volunteers, Sports Events Montréal and the City of Montréal work to deliver exceptional events. Compact & Connected: Group-friendly hotels, restaurants and a 33-km underground city to keep visitors comfortable no matter the weather. Festival Spirit: Igloofest, Montréal en Lumière, LUMINO and Cabane Panache celebrate Montréal’s passion for winter fun. PHOTOS (CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT): EVA BLUE/TOURISME MONTRÉAL; ANDREA CARDIN/4NFO/WORLD CUP OF HOCKEY VIA GETTY IMAGES; SPORTS EVENTS MONTRÉAL; JEAN-SÉBASTIEN DÉNOMMÉ/TOURISME MONTRÉAL Montréal en Lumière 27 FALL 2025 | ADRENALIN ADRENALINMAG.CA
