Ekaterinburg Arena Stadium

History and description:

The Ekaterinburg Arena, at that point still called Central Stadium, was worked in the vicinity of 1953 and 1957. The stadium was at first a multi-sports field, additionally facilitating games and ice skating occasions. 

Focal Stadium, with a limit of 27,000, remained generally unaltered in the following a long time until the point that designs were made in the mid-2000s to widely redevelop the stadium. Works began in 2007, and, after different postponements, were finished in 2011, giving the stadium a broad make-over, yet keeping the sports track and staying with a comparable limit as previously. 

Round a similar time, Russia got granted the 2018 World Cup, and not long after Yekaterinburg was shortlisted as one of the host urban communities for the competition, which got affirmed in 2012. 

Lamentably, the as of late redesigned Central Stadium did not meet FIFA measures, and subsequently, new redevelopment designs must be made. The ensured outer exterior would need to be protected, however generally the whole inside needed to get modified, boosting ability to 45,000 seats. 

It required a long investment for the task to be given the approval, notwithstanding throwing questions on Yekaterinburg's status as a host city, however fabricating works in the long run commenced in the spring of 2015. 

The new and rebranded Ekaterinburg Arena revived on 1 April 2018 with an association coordinate between FC Ural and Rubin Kazan, however still at the constrained limit of 20,000. 

Amid the 2018 World Cup, the Ekaterinburg Arena will have four initially round gathering diversions. After the World Cup, the limit will be lessened to 35,000 seats by expelling the brief seating behind the two objectives.


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

How to get to the Ekaterinburg Arena:

The Ekaterinburg Arena is situated in focal Yekaterinburg only east of the downtown area. The stroll from the foremost 1905 Square takes around 20 minutes. 

Yekaterinburg's primary prepare station found somewhat north of the downtown area, is fairly further far from the Ekaterinburg Arena, just shy of 4 kilometers or a 45-minute walk. Tram 3, 5, 7, 21, 23, 27, and 32 all associate the station with Kommunarov Square, from where it's a short stroll to the stadium.

Address: ul. Repina, Yekaterinburg, 620028

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Eat, drink, and sleep near Ekaterinburg Arena:

The Ekaterinburg Arena is found halfway in a bustling neighborhood that is a blend of private and office structures. There are a couple of nearby bars and eateries around the stadium, yet it is simply outside the inside so decisions are restricted. The sustenance outlets at the shopping center on Malysheva Street, a 5-minute stroll from the stadium, will prove to be useful if you require something fast. 

The downtown area is not as much as a 30-minute leave, however, simply take after Malysheva Street east, where there's a lot of decision. Most present-day bars and eateries are in the part east of the stream I set around the guideline Malysheva Street and Lenin Avenue. 

There are different inns close to the Ekaterinburg Arena, and numerous greater flat rentals. Lodgings at only a couple of minutes strolling separation incorporate Guru Hotel, Vash Hotel, and, in case you're on a financial plan, Hostel Champion

Be that as it may, in case you're hoping to remain nearby to Ekaterinburg's downtown area also, you may favor the Double Tree Ekaterinburg, Emerald Hotel, or Hotel Olymp. These are all at 15 minutes strolling from the field yet in addition to short strolling separation from the middle. 

Click here for an overview of hotels near the Ekaterinburg Arena, or here to explore options elsewhere in Ekaterinburg.

FC Ural Tickets:

Tickets for FC Ural games can be bought online, or at the club shop at Grinvich shopping center in central Ekaterinburg.

Key facts


Club: FC Ural | Opening: 1957 | Capacity: 45,000 seats

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