Central Stadium YekaterinburgCentral Stadium Yekaterinburg at a Glance
About Central Stadium Yekaterinburg
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.
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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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -18° - -10° | -20° | 24 mm | partly cloudy | 99% | 2.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| February | Poor | -16° - -8° | -18° | 20 mm | partly cloudy | 98% | 3.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.3h |
| March | Poor | -9° - 0° | -9° | 19 mm | overcast | 97% | 3.0 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | -1° - 9° | 1° | 31 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Good | 5° - 17° | 11° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.8 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.2h |
| June | Very Good | 11° - 22° | 16° | 69 mm | overcast | 78% | 2.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 17.3h |
| July | Very Good | 13° - 23° | 18° | 92 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 16.8h |
| August | Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 72 mm | overcast | 78% | 2.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 14.9h |
| September | Acceptable | 5° - 14° | 8° | 55 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.6 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | -1° - 5° | -1° | 42 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.2h |
| November | Poor | -10° - -3° | -12° | 31 mm | overcast | 95% | 3.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.0h |
| December | Poor | -14° - -8° | -17° | 26 mm | overcast | 98% | 3.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
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.