History and description

The Rostov Arena was recently opened as a new stadium in the city of Rostov-on-Don and is being used for the 2018 World Cup. It will be the new home of FC Rostov. A new stadium was planned when Russia was awarded the World Cup, and Rostov-on-Don was chosen as a host city. The final design was chosen in December 2012, when Populous was selected as the architect.

The first ground preparations began in 2013 but the actual foundation works didn't start until early 2015. The stadium was expected to be completed in 2017 but it got delayed to 2018. The stadium officially opened on 15 April 2018 with a league match between Rostov and Khabarovsk.

After the World Cup, the stadium will be scaled down to a capacity of 25,000.

The stadium's design is inspired by the ancient Kurgans that can be found in the region.

How to get to the Rostov Arena

The Rostov Arena is located on the south bank of the river Don and not far from the center of Rostov-on-Don. It's an approximate 15-minute walk to the stadium from the foot of the bridge over the river Don near Rostov's center. Rostov's main railway station is located on the western edge of the city center, about 4 kilometers from the stadium. Tram 1 and 4 run right through Rostov's city center from the railway station. Get off at stop Voroshilovskiy Prospekt and walk across the bridge to the stadium. Bus 39 is a direct connection from the station to the stadium, but it doesn't run through the city center.

Eat, drink, and sleep near the Rostov Arena

The Rostov Arena is located in the south bank of the river Don. It is not a very appealing area, rather barren with some industry around enclosed by wide roads. However, the stretch around the river bank is pleasant and boasts a few restaurants. The large Megamag shopping centre is not too far away either, a 10-minute walk from the stadium away from the centre. It has plenty of food outlets, but eating and drinking is much better done in Rostov's city centre on the north bank.

There are a few hotels near the Rostov Arena, though they are far away from the center. These include Golubaya Volna, Vysokii Bereg Park Hotel, and the luxurious Hotel Petrovsky.

If you're looking for a hotel in the city centre, there are many good options. Some examples include the Hermitage Hotel, Mercure Rostov-on-Don, Europe Hotel, and Boutique Hotel Promenad. All of these hotels have received good reviews from people who have stayed there.

The Rostov Arena is a popular location to stay near while in Rostov-on-Don. There are many hotels within close proximity to the arena, so you can find the perfect option for your stay.

Photos of the Rostov Arena

Photo credits: © JukoFF

Useful websites

Fc-rostov.ru - Official website of FC Rostov.