Canadian basketball history will be made under the night sky! On May 23 at 8:00 PM, IGA Stadium will trade its tennis nets for basketball hoops when the Montréal Alliance hosts the first professional outdoor basketball game in Canadian history as the CEBL Summer Classic presents Éclipse : match sous les étoiles.
“Playing outdoors, in a tennis stadium transformed into a basketball arena, is unprecedented! We can’t wait to show Montrealers the exceptional power, calibre, and spectacle that we’re capable of delivering on this grand court! This will be a defining moment for us, but also for all basketball fans in Canada,”, Alain Louis, Montréal Alliance player since the inaugural season in 2022.
The event will take place on May 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM at IGA Stadium in Montreal.
As a loyal member of the Alliance family, your ticket to this exceptional event is already included in your season package.
Tickets are available starting at $25 and can be purchased here.
The Montréal Alliance will face the Ottawa BlackJacks.
IGA Stadium will be able to accommodate more than 11,000 spectators for this historic event.
Like the celestial phenomenon, this game will be an exceptional, rare, and spectacular moment that unites crowds in an instant where the extraordinary takes over the ordinary.
Yes, Éclipse: match sous les étoiles is an official regular season game.
In case of bad weather on May 23, the game will be postponed to another date. A complete contingency plan is in place to ensure the event takes place.
Yes, the event promises a special program full of surprises, celebrating basketball culture and the Montreal spirit, while intensifying the rivalry between Montréal and Ottawa.
IGA Stadium (285 Gary-Carter Street West) is located in Jarry Park, Montreal, within walking distance of several STM bus stops and metro stations.
If you're coming by metro, head to De Castelnau station on the blue line. You can also exit at Parc station.
By bus, lines 193 Jarry, 55 Boulevard St-Laurent, 92 Jean-Talon West, and 93 Jean-Talon lead to IGA Stadium.
Parking around IGA Stadium is extremely limited. Therefore, we strongly recommend using public transportation to get to IGA Stadium.
The majority of seats will be open-air, offering the complete under-the-stars experience. Some sections may offer partial coverage.
For group purchases, please contact our ticketing team at (514) 373-1790 or by email at [email protected].
Absolutely! Éclipse: match sous les étoiles is a family event that offers a unique experience for spectators of all ages.
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