Gazprom ArenaAbout Gazprom Arena
Gazprom Arena, also known by earlier names including Krestovsky Stadium or Saint Petersburg Stadium, is a modern multiuse stadium in Saint Petersburg, Russia. It was designed for football and large events and features retractable elements in its roof and playing surface.
The venue provides seating for tens of thousands of spectators and includes corporate hospitality spaces, media facilities and supporting infrastructure for international sport and entertainment events. It is the regular home stadium for FC Zenit Saint Petersburg and has hosted international matches.
The stadium is located on Krestovsky Island in the north-west of Saint Petersburg and is connected by road and metro links to the city. Its island setting and modern profile make it a major sports landmark in the city.
- Capacity and engineering: The stadium has a seating capacity of around 68,000 and features a retractable roof and a retractable playing surface.
- Location and use: Located on Krestovsky (Zayachy) Island in Saint Petersburg, it served as one of the venues for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and is the home ground of FC Zenit Saint Petersburg.
What to See#
- Stadium bowl and facilities: The main bowl of seating surrounds the pitch and is complemented by corporate suites and hospitality areas; retractable roof and pitch systems form part of the stadium engineering.
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Best Time to Visit Gazprom Arena
Go when a match, concert or special event is scheduled - check the stadium's fixtures and ticket availability to time your visit.
Weather & Climate near Gazprom Arena
Gazprom Arena'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 -10°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (624 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -9° - -4° | -13° | 40 mm | overcast | 97% | 4.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
| February | Poor | -10° - -4° | -13° | 31 mm | overcast | 97% | 4.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.0h |
| March | Poor | -5° - 1° | -7° | 33 mm | overcast | 93% | 3.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.6h |
| April | Acceptable | 0° - 8° | 1° | 31 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 4.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.3h |
| May | Good | 6° - 15° | 11° | 37 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.7 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.8h |
| June | Very Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 61 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.4 m/s | 1.3 high | 18.2h |
| July | Good | 14° - 21° | 18° | 76 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 17.5h |
| August | Good | 12° - 19° | 16° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 15.3h |
| September | Acceptable | 8° - 14° | 11° | 68 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.1 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 3° - 8° | 2° | 64 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 10.0h |
| November | Poor | -2° - 2° | -5° | 56 mm | overcast | 95% | 4.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| December | Poor | -7° - -2° | -11° | 49 mm | overcast | 97% | 4.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.9h |
How to Get to Gazprom Arena
Gazprom Arena is on Krestovsky Island in St. Petersburg. Take the St. Petersburg metro to the station serving Krestovsky Island (Krestovsky Ostrov/Novokrestovskaya area) and then walk a few minutes to the stadium; trams, city buses and match-day shuttle services also serve the island. By car or taxi approach from central St. Petersburg and follow signs to Krestovsky Island and the stadium parking/turnoffs on the island.
Tips for Visiting Gazprom Arena
- Aim to arrive at least 60-90 minutes before kick-off or event time - security checks and large crowds on Krestovsky Island can create long lines, so earlier arrival gives time to pass through gates and find your entrance.
- Use public transport rather than driving; parking around the stadium is limited and event-day road closures are common, so take the city's transit links and follow official signage to the dedicated pedestrian routes onto the island.
- If you're there outside match day, walk the nearby embankments and Krestovsky Park for good photo angles of the stadium from the water and green spaces - many visitors only see the stadium from the plaza in front of it.
- Buy tickets only from the club or the stadium's official channels and check your ticket for a specific gate; entries are controlled by zones so knowing your gate ahead of time avoids extra walking and bottlenecks.