Mordovia Arena
Stadium Football stadium in Saransk, 2018 World Cup venue
Mordovia Arena in Saransk was built for the 2018 FIFA World Cup; the stadium stages football matches, local fixtures and occasional concerts, reachable from Saransk centre.
Mordovia Arena is a multi-purpose stadium in Saransk, the capital of the Republic of Mordovia, Russia, constructed as a venue for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The stadium was designed to host football matches and other sporting events and includes spectator facilities, media areas and player amenities.
The stadium’s exterior features a patterned façade inspired by traditional Mordovian textile motifs, and the bowl was built to accommodate tens of thousands of spectators for World Cup matches. After the tournament the venue has been used for local football matches and community events, and parts of the facility have been adapted for legacy uses.
Mordovia Arena is located in Saransk and was completed in advance of the 2018 tournament; it remains a primary sports venue for the city.
- World Cup venue: Built for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, it served as one of the tournament venues and hosted several group-stage matches.
- Capacity and design: Seating capacity was built at roughly 44,000; the stadium design incorporates local Mordovian textile patterns in its exterior cladding.
How to Get to Mordovia Arena #
Mordovia Arena is in Saransk; local public transport, taxis and pedestrian approaches from the city centre serve the stadium. For event information and tours, check local club communications.
Tips for Visiting Mordovia Arena #
- If visiting for a match, book tickets in advance and check the FC Mordovia schedule and local transport links.
- Stadium tours (if available) are often arranged via the club or stadium website; check for guided tour times.
- Public transport and taxi access is generally straightforward from Saransk city centre.
Best Time to Visit Mordovia Arena #
Visit during event days to experience the stadium atmosphere; tours and public access are event-dependent.
Weather & Climate near Mordovia Arena #
Mordovia 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 -16°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (513 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -9°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -14°C. The driest month with just 24 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 69 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and mostly overcast skies.