Donbas Arena Stadium
Modern football stadium in Donetsk, Ukraine
Modern stadium in Donetsk that hosted Shakhtar Donetsk from its 2009 opening until the 2014 conflict; notable for architecture and fan atmosphere. It has been out of regular use since security issues began.
Donbas Arena at a Glance#
Address: Donbas Arena, Donetsk, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine
About Donbas Arena#
Donbas Arena is a large football stadium in Donetsk, eastern Ukraine, that opened in 2009 and served as the home ground of FC Shakhtar Donetsk. It was built as a modern multi-purpose stadium with seating, hospitality suites and media facilities.
The stadium hosted domestic and international club matches until 2014, when the conflict in eastern Ukraine forced Shakhtar Donetsk to relocate its home matches and the stadium ceased regular top-level sporting use. The facility includes tiered seating, player and media facilities and associated support infrastructure.
Donbas Arena is located in the city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine and was part of the city’s modern sports infrastructure prior to the disruption of events and club operations after 2014.
- Capacity and opening: Opened in 2009 with an approximate seating capacity of 50,000 to 52,000 spectators for football matches.
What to See#
- Main stadium bowl: The main bowl of the stadium with seating tiers and VIP facilities was designed for multi-purpose use, primarily as the home ground for FC Shakhtar Donetsk.
- Support facilities: Adjacent support facilities included training areas and spectator services integrated into the stadium precinct when it was in regular use.
Tips for Visiting Donbas Arena#
- Donbas Arena and the surrounding area have been affected by armed conflict and the stadium has not been in regular public use; check up-to-date government travel advisories and local access restrictions before planning any visit.
- If visits are permitted, coordinate with local authorities or the club for written permission and specific guidance on safe access-do not assume the stadium will be open to unaffiliated visitors.
Best Time to Visit Donbas Arena#
Currently not a dependable site for visitors due to conflict-related access and safety issues.
Weather & Climate near Donbas Arena#
Donbas Arena's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (526 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -8° - -2° | -10° | 43 mm | overcast | 93% | 3.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| February | Poor | -7° - -1° | -9° | 38 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.0h |
| March | Poor | -2° - 5° | -3° | 35 mm | overcast | 81% | 3.9 m/s | 0.5 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 5° - 14° | 8° | 42 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Very Good | 10° - 21° | 16° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 3.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 15.0h |
| June | Excellent | 14° - 25° | 19° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 61% | 2.6 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.8h |
| July | Excellent | 16° - 27° | 21° | 57 mm | partly cloudy | 54% | 2.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.5h |
| August | Excellent | 15° - 26° | 20° | 39 mm | some cloud | 48% | 2.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.1h |
| September | Very Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 36 mm | partly cloudy | 57% | 2.7 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 4° - 13° | 7° | 30 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 3.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -2° - 5° | -2° | 45 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| December | Poor | -5° - 0° | -7° | 54 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
