History and description

The Volgograd Arena is a recently opened new stadium that was built with the purpose of serving as one of the playing venues of the 2018 World Cup. It has become the new home of Rotor Volgograd. The stadium was built on the site of the old Central Stadium, which used to be Volgograd's principal stadium. Demolition of the old stadium started in late 2014, and construction of the new arena got going in the spring of 2015.

The Volgograd Arena has a seating capacity of 45,000 people, divided between two tiers. The cabled roof and meshed exterior are the standout features of the arena. After the World Cup, it will have a seating capacity of 35,000 people.

The Volgograd Arena will host four first round group games during the World Cup.

How to get to the Volgograd Arena

The Volgograd Arena is located in central Volgograd, just north of the Square of Fallen Fighters and the main railway station. The Volgograd Metrotram can be reached with the help of a tram that runs from the centre north-east along the river Volga. To board the tram, get off at any of the stops in the centre and then walk to stop Central Stadium next to the stadium.

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Eat, drink, and sleep near the Volgograd Arena

The Volgograd Arena is located between Lenin Prospekt and the river Volga. It is furthermore bordered by one of Volgograd's main parks, the Friendship Park, residential housing, and some light industry. Volgograd's Motherland Calls statue lies a short walk away further north. A short walk south of the stadium lies the large Europa Mall. On its premises you can find various food outlets including some international fast food chains. Apart from that, there is not much around in terms of eating and drinking.

If you would like to stay close to the stadium, the Hilton Garden Inn Volgograd would be a good option. Located next to the Europa Mall, it is a short walk to the stadium. Alternatively, if you are on a tighter budget, the Formula 1 Hotel and Sonberri MiniHotel are decent options close to the stadium. There are furthermore a few hostels in the area, and of course plenty of apartment rentals.

Volgograd Arena is located near a number of hotels that provide a variety of accommodation options. It is also possible to explore other options in central Volgograd by looking at the overview or searching for specific hotels.

Photos of the Volgograd Arena

Photo credits: © Alexxx1979

Useful websites

Rotor-vlg.com - Official website of Rotor Volgograd.