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.
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.
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.
Weather & Climate near Central Stadium Yekaterinburg #
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).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -10°C and lows of -18°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -16°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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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.
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April
April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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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.
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August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -14°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.