History and description

The stadium has a seating capacity of 20,000 and has since been renovated several times, most recently in 2016. Stade Saputo was built in 2007 to serve as the new home of the Montreal Impact. The stadium underwent renovations in 2016 that increased its seating capacity to 20,000. The stadium cost $17 million and $7.5 of that money was donated by the Saputo family, owners of the Impact. The stadium will be called Saputo Stadium.

The project was completed in time for the start of the 2014 MLS season. Stade Saputo opened its doors on May 19th, 2008 with a match between the Impact and Vancouver Whitecaps. The stadium originally could only accommodate around 13,000 people, but when the Impact were selected as an MLS expansion team in 2010, a stadium expansion was part of the deal that was completed in time for the 2014 MLS season.

Construction on the new stadium began in 2011 and, over the next several years, additions were made that increased seating capacity by 7,000 and improved corporate facilities as well as a roof that covers about 30% of the seats.

The Montreal Impact played their inaugural MLS season at the adjacent Olympic Stadium. They played their first match at the renovated Stade Saputo on 16 June 2012 against the Seattle Sounders (4-1).

How to get to Stade Saputo

Stade Saputo is located in the north of the city of Montreal, just over 6 kilometers from downtown Montreal. It is about 7.5 kilometers from Montreal Central Station. It is part of the Montreal Olympic Park that also includes the Olympic Stadium.

The stadium is located close to the Viau metro station and the Pie IX metro station. Both stations are located on Metro Line 1, which runs right through downtown Montreal. The ride to the stadium takes just over ten minutes.

From Montreal Central Station, first walk to the metro station McGill and then catch line 1.

Address: 4750 Rue Sherbrooke Est, Montréal, Québec

Montreal Impact Tickets

Tickets for Montreal Impact games can be bought online. There are a variety of ticket prices, starting at CA$29.00 for general admission behind one of the goalposts and going up to CA$89.00 for a central seat at one of the long sides.

The Impact play occasional high-profile games at the next-door Olympic Stadium.

Relevant Internet links

The Montreal Impact website, Tourisme-montreal.org, and Stm.info are all official resources for information about tourism in Montreal and public transport in the city.