Astana Arena Stadium

Address: Astana Arena, Astana (Nur-Sultan), Kazakhstan

Website: http://www.astanaarena.kz/ (may vary)

Hours: Event-driven (stadium opens around events and for tours by arrangement)

Admission: Ticket prices for sporting events vary; stadium tours and corporate events priced individually

Astana Arena is a multi-purpose stadium in Astana, Kazakhstan, built to host football matches and large events and opened in 2009. The facility has seating for around 30,000 spectators and is a principal venue for the Kazakhstan national football team.

The stadium features enclosed spectator stands and modern player and media facilities suitable for international fixtures and concerts. It is sited within the city and linked by local roads and public transport.

The venue is used by domestic clubs and for national team fixtures and was constructed as part of broader investments in sports infrastructure in the capital.

• Capacity and opening: Opened in 2009 with a capacity near 30,000, it is used for national football matches and club fixtures in Astana.

What to See#

• Main pitch and stands: The main playing field and spectator bowl arranged for football and multi-use events, with seating and hospitality facilities around the pitch.
• Support and hospitality areas: Support facilities and conference spaces serving the stadium complex used for events and the Kazakhstan national team.

Astana (Nur-Sultan) is served by Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, with onward city buses, taxis and ride-hailing. The arena is within the city’s main transport grid; local buses and taxis connect it to central districts.

• Check the Astana Arena event calendar: national team matches and concerts draw very different crowds and security procedures.
• If visiting outside an event, public transport links into Astana are efficient - use metro or city buses to avoid parking hassle.
• For panoramic shots of the arena's roof, head to nearby high-rise viewpoints at dusk.