Central Stadium Yekaterinburg

Stadium Multiuse stadium in Yekaterinburg, hosts football matches

Yekaterinburg’s Central Stadium hosts football matches, concerts, and local sporting events; it’s the home ground of FC Ural. Visitors attend league fixtures or stadium tours and use nearby transport links into the city.

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Central Stadium in Yekaterinburg, commonly known as Ekaterinburg Arena after renovation, is a major football stadium in the city of Yekaterinburg in Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia. The venue underwent significant renovation to meet modern international standards ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

The rebuilt arena provides an all-seated configuration and modern facilities for domestic and international football matches and events. It serves as the home ground for local professional clubs and as a visible sporting landmark in the city.

Located within the urban area of Yekaterinburg, the stadium is accessible from city transport links and functions as a focal point for sport and large public events in the region.

  • Capacity and World Cup use: Renovated and expanded to host matches during the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the stadium has an all-seated capacity of about 35,000 spectators.
Central Stadium Yekaterinburg
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How to Get to Central Stadium Yekaterinburg #

Central Stadium in Yekaterinburg is located within the city and is reachable by the city’s public transport network-Yekaterinburg Metro, trams and city buses serve the central area.

From the city centre it is a short walk from central metro or tram stops; taxis and local buses also serve the stadium on event days. If arriving from outside the city, Yekaterinburg has good rail and air links to other Russian cities, with onward local buses/taxis to the stadium.

Best Time to Visit Central Stadium Yekaterinburg #

Plan visits around the stadium's event schedule; late spring to early autumn offers the most comfortable weather and the most events.

Summer
June-August · 15-25°C
Mild weather and the main season for outdoor events and football matches - expect large crowds on match days.
Spring/Autumn
April-May, September-October · 5-15°C
Comfortable conditions for stadium tours and fewer event-related crowds; check the stadium schedule for matches or concerts.
Winter
November-March · -15-0°C
Very cold with most outdoor events reduced; crowd levels depend entirely on scheduled indoor events if any.

Weather & Climate near Central Stadium Yekaterinburg #

Climate

Central Stadium Yekaterinburg's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -18°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (526 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 53 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
-43°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -10°C and lows of -18°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-14°
Feels Like Freezing
-14°C
Temperature
-18° -10°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.4h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -16°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-16° -8°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -9°C. The driest month with just 19 mm and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-9°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.0h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
16.2h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 22°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
17.3h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 92 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
16.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
14.9h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° -3°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.0h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -14°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-14° -8°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

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