Quebec government approves interior renovation for Montreal's Olympic Stadium
The Quebec government has approved interior renovations for Montreal's Olympic Stadium, including seating reconfigurations and hospitality upgrades. This project follows the ongoing $870-million roof replacement, with both expected to be finished by 2028.
Why it matters
The project represents a significant public investment aimed at revitalizing a historic venue to attract major international events and boost the local economy.
MONTREAL — The Quebec government has approved plans to renovate the interior of Montreal's Olympic Stadium, Tourism Minister Amélie Dionne announced Friday.
The announcement comes as construction to replace the Big O's troubled roof — and make it permanent rather than retractable — is already underway.
The government approved the $870-million roof project in 2024, citing a $2-billion cost to demolish the 56,000-seat venue instead. Its list of ongoing infrastructure projects also includes several other stadium-related investments not covered by that $870-million price tag, pushing total spending to $1.085 billion so far.
The next phase includes redesigning the seating to bring fans closer to the field and adding premium suites. The lower bowl will reportedly be reconfigured into a rectangular layout to surround a football or soccer field, with washrooms and food concessions also getting an upgrade.
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