Russia 2018 World Cup – Quick Guide To All The Stadiums
The 2018 World Cup in Russia will be played out 12 stadiums across the country and all participating nations hope to write history . The stadiums spread over 2,900km between the far-west Kaliningrad Stadium at the Baltic Sea and the Ekaterinburg Arena.
This quick guide to all stadiums at the Russia 2018 World Cup will give you details about the capacity, costs of the stadiums , their game schedule during the World Cup, what you should look for when you are at the stadium and the easiest way to get to the stadium.
Kazan Arena
Capacity: 45,379 Opening: 2013 Cost: $439.7m
Matches 16 June 2018 13:00 | France vs Australia | Group C 20 June 2018 21:00 | Iran vs Spain | Group B 24 June 2018 21:00 | Poland vs Colombia | Group H 27 June 2018 17:00 | Korea Republic vs Germany | Group F 30 June 2018 17:00 | 1C vs 2D | Round of 16 6 July 2018 21:00 | W53 vs W54 | Quarter Final
The Kazan Arena is a very stylistic, modern and expensive sporting arena that has been build just a few years ago. Designed by Populous who was also responsible for the design of the Wembley Stadium and working for the Emirates, Kazan Arena was build for the Summer Universiade. Now the timeless modern stadium will serve the World Cup. It’s only 5 years old but it will the oldest stadium in use for the World Cup.
What To Look For
It’s a solid stadium. It withstand its first test at the Confederation Cup successfully without any real problems. The only issue is the location as it is faraway from the cities metro and even taxi drivers declined rides.Fun fact: It is the only football stadium in the world where 12 world records have been set…..in swimming. Additionally, it also has the world’s biggest outdoor high definition screen. It covers over 4000 square metres.
How To Get There
The Kazan Arena will be accessible via public transportation (Tram/Bus): High-Speed Tram 5, Normal Tram 6, Trolleybus 2/13, Bus 75/45/33/62
Ekaterinburg Arena
Capacity: 35,696 Opening: December 2017 Cost: $215m
Matches 15 June 2018 17:00 | Egypt vs Uruguay | Group A 21 June 2018 17:00 | France vs Peru | Group C 24 June 2018 20:00 | Japan vs Senegal | Group H 27 June 2018 19:00 | Mexico vs Sweden | Group F
Technically, the opening date is incorrect. This stadium has been built in 1957 but it had to undergo a much need upgrade. The big international football has not set a foot inside that stadium once, so it will be a real big test to see if the stadium can allow to host a world cup football match.
What To Look For
It will be very hard to miss this exclusive seating design. The seats behind both goals are ‘outside’ of the stadium. It was never planned to have that many seats originally inside the stadium so they just placed temporary seats for the world cup behind both goals. All due to the reason to not destroy the original facade of the old stadium and to ensure the minimum capacity of 35,000 seats for world cup matches required by the FIFA.
How To Get There
Located in the central part of the city, the nearest metro station will be Ploschad 1905 Goda. From there you can the busses 2/3/7/17/19 for a short ride to the stadium.
Fisht Stadium
Capacity: 47,656 Opening: 2013 Cost: $519m
Matches 15 June 2018 21:00 | Portugal vs Spain | Group B 18 June 2018 18:00 | Belgium vs Panama | Group G 23 June 2018 18:00 | Germany vs Sweden | Group F 26 June 2018 17:00 | Australia vs Peru | Group C 30 June 2018 21:00 | 1A vs 2B | Round of 16 7 July 2018 21:00 | W51 vs W52 | Quarter Final
You might not remember the name, but this stadium already played an important role for the winter olympics and paralympics in 2014. Along with the Stadio Olimpico in Turin, it will a stadium that held both winter olympics and the world cup.
What To Look For
Not only is the roof design of the stadium magnificent but also its location. At the south side of the stadium, you will have the black sea and in the north, you can see the Krasnaya Polyana mountains.
How To Get There
The Fisht Stadium is about 25 km away from Sochi does not make this an easy task. If you are coming straight from the airport, take the bus 57k and the bus 57 operates between the Adler train station and the stadium.
Kaliningrad Stadium
Capacity: 35,212 Opening: 2017 Cost: $300m
Matches 16 June 2018 21:00 | Croatia vs Nigeria | Group D 22 June 2018 20:00 | Serbia vs Switzerland | Group E 25 June 2018 20:00 | Spain vs Morocco | Group B 28 June 2018 20:00 | England vs Belgium | Group G
Brand new and an impressive stadium build after the design of the Allianz Arena in Munich. Located in the east of the city centre, the wilderness in that area has been proven to be a difficult task. The original design was planned to be bigger with a retractable roof. Those plans had to quickly change due to environment not being solid enough for such a big structure.
How To Get There
As of right now, there are no public transport stops there yet but the access roads will be build in time for the world cup. Keep checking on the public transportation service just before your arrival at the Kaliningrad Stadium.
Spartak Stadium
Capacity: 45,360 Opening: 2014 Cost: $430m
Matches 16 June 2018 16:00 –|Argentina vs Iceland | Group D 19 June 2018 15:00 | Poland vs Senegal | Group H 23 June 2018 15:00 | Belgium vs Tunisia | Group B 26 June 2018 17:00 | Serbia vs Brazil | Group C 3 July 2018 21:00 | 1H vs 2G | Round of 16
Home of Spartak Moscow, this stadium might be the most famous one for the common football fans. With a capacity of over 45,000 and a patterned red and white look on the outside, the time spent in this stadium will be very much enjoyable
What To Look For
Look out for the Thracian Gladiator Spartacus which will be the most popular spot for the visitors to take images. The atmosphere has the chance to be the best in the Spartak Stadium as the crowd will be very close to the field
How To Get There
It can’t be easier to get there than just using the metro system of Moscow and head over to the Spartak Metro station. You will end up right at the stadium.
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Luzhniki Stadium
Capacity: 80,000 Opening: 1956 Cost: $400m
Matches 14 June 2018 18:00 | Russia vs Saudi Arabia | Group A 17 June 2018 18:00 | Germany vs Mexico | Group F 20 June 2018 15:00 | Portugal vs Morocco | Group B 26 June 2018 17:00 | Denmark vs France | Group C 1 July 2018 17:00 | 1B vs 2A | Round of 16 11 July 2018 21:00 | W59 vs W60 | Semi Final 15 July 2018 18:00 | W61 vs W62 | Final
With over 3000 games played at club and international level, this stadium is filled with history. In 1980, it hosted the Olympics, in 1999 the Uefa Cup final, in 2008 the Champions League final and in 2013 the World Athletics Championship. It undergo an extensive renovation just for the World Cup and opened up again in 2017.
What To Look For
Formerly known as the Central Lenin Stadium, the classic Soviet facade has been preserved and you will able to see a huge statue of Lenin at the front entrance.
How To Get There
You will be able to reach the stadium via the metro. The closest metro station will be either Sportivnaya or Vorob’yovy Gory as both are within walking distance to the stadium.
Nizhny Novgorod Stadium
Capacity: 44,899 Opening: 2017 Cost: $290m
Matches 18 June 2018 15:00 | Sweden vs Korea Republic | Group F 21 June 2018 21:00 | Argentina vs Croatia | Group D 24 June 2018 15:00 | England vs Panama | Group G 27 June 2018 21:00 | Switzerland vs Costa Rica | Group E 1 July 2018 21:00 | 1D vs 2C | Round of 16 6 July 2018 17:00 | W49 vs W50 | Quarter Final
It’s a brand new stadium with an astonishing design. Huge slim pillars are forming the stadium with a transparent facade.Just for the view over the 500 years old Kremlin in Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin it is worth to visit stadium.
How To Get There
You will be able to reach the stadium via the metro. The closest metro station will be Strelka expected to open just right before the World Cup starts.
Rostov Stadium
Capacity: 45,145 Opening: 2017 Cost: $330m
Matches 17 June 2018 21:00 | Brazil vs Switzerland | Group E 20 June 2018 18:00 | Uruguay vs Saudi Arabia | Group A 23 June 2018 21:00 | Korea Republic vs Mexico | Group F 26 June 2018 21:00 | Iceland vs Croatia | Group D 2 July 2018 21:00 | 1G vs 2H | Round of 16
Another brand new stadium close to a river as well. With all the massive constructions going on during the World Cup and the high goals set by the government, most projects had to be readjusted to be ready in time and within a reasonable cost. This stadium as well had to cut down on their special roof design which makes it now look like just any other stadium.
What To Look For
Nevertheless, if you are there take a look at the roof design. It was designed to imitate the windling river next to it.
How To Get There
From the northern part of the city, you can get to the stadium by the bus 516. Alternatively, you can take the bus 39 but you will arrive on the other side of the stadium. Coming from the south side of the city, you can take the train to the Zarechnaya station, which is only two bus stops away from the stadium.
Saint Petersburg Stadium
Capacity: 64,287 Opening: 2017 Cost: $1.5bn (rumours)
Matches 15 June 2018 17:00 | Morocco vs Iran | Group B 19 June 2018 21:00 | Russia vs Egypt | Group A 22 June 2018 15:00 | Brazil vs Costa Rica | Group E 26 June 2018 21:00 | Nigeria vs Argentina | Group D 3 July 2018 17:00 | 1F vs 2E | Round of 16 10 July 2018 21:00 | W57 vs W58 | Semi Final 14 July 2018 17:00 | L61 vs L62 | Third Place
It was supposed to be the most exciting ever existing stadium but ended up in a scandal about delays, extremely high costs and other controversies. With over a decade of building the stadium, it ended up being the most expensive stadium in the world.
What To Look For
Neglect the costs of the stadium and focus on the view onto the Gulf of Finland and its gracious spaceship design. On a sidenote, be sure to arrive as early as you can at the stadium. At the Confederations Cup, the test run was badly organized and the stadium only started filling up towards the half-time of the game.
How To Get There
The most convenient option for you to get to the stadium will be taking the metro getting out at the Kresovsky Ostrov station which is then only a few minutes away from the stadium. The closest tram stop will be near Yakhtennaya Street. Take the bus 101,101A,110,134A,134Ш,170,221,216,32,93, and trams 19,48
Samara Arena
Capacity: 44,807 Opening: Beginning of 2018 Cost: $320m
Matches 17 June 2018 16:00 | Costa Rica vs Serbia | Group E 21 June 2018 19:00 | Denmark vs Australia | Group C 25 June 2018 18:00 | Uruguay vs Russia | Group A 28 June 2018 18:00 | Senegal vs Colombia | Group H 2 July 2018 18:00 | 1E vs 2F | Round of 16 7 July 2018 18:00 | W55 vs W56 | Quarter Final
The construction was not easy but it was really worth it. With a 65m high glass dome it must be the most attractive roof you will ever see at a football stadium
What To Look For
Make sure to visit the city itself as it could be worth a couple of nights inside this energetic atmosphere.
How To Get There
It is still unclear as the surrounding area and infrastructure is still being built. But there will be dedicated taxis and public busses.
Mordovia Arena
Capacity: 44,442 Opening: Beginning of 2018 Cost: $300m
Matches 16 June 2018 19:00 | Peru vs Denmark | Group C 19 June 2018 18:00 | Colombia vs Japan | Group H 25 June 2018 21:00 | Iran vs Portugal | Group B 28 June 2018 21:00 | Panama vs Tunisia | Group G
Probably the most surprising choice to hold a world cup with just about 300,000 people in Saransk.
How To Get There
With only a 10 minute ride from the airport to the stadium, it is very convenient to travel to the stadium and public shuttle busses will be provided traveling between the stadium and the airport, train station and hotels.
Volgograd Arena
Capacity: 45,568 Opening: Beginning of 2018 Cost: $280m
Matches 18 June 2018 21:00 | Tunisia vs England | Group G 22 June 2018 18:00 | Nigeria vs Iceland | Group D 25 June 2018 17:00 | Saudi Arabia vs Egypt | Group A 28 June 2018 17:00 | Japan vs Poland | Group H
The stadium had to carefully be combed as unexploded ordnance after bombs from the battle of stalingrad were found near the stadium. Now it just slightly behind the schedule, but it will open just in time and safe to visit.
How To Get There
You can get to the stadium via bus, trolleybus, high-speed tram or commuter train. The closest high-speed tram station will be the Central Stadium and the closest commuter train station is Mamaev Kurgan Station
Overview of all Russia 2018 World Cup Stadiums
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