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.

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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.
Mordovia Arena
Mordovia Arena, Saransk, Mordovia, Russia
54.1828, 45.2014
Event-based hours; tours vary (check stadium/club schedule)
Event and match-day ticket prices vary (stadium tours may have separate fees)

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.

Summer
June-August · 15-30°C
Good for attending events and enjoying outdoor stadium activities.
Winter
December-February · -10-0°C
Cold; exterior architecture takes on stark lines under frost.

Weather & Climate near Mordovia Arena #

Climate

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).

Air Quality: AQI 44 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
-40°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -9°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-16° -9°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.7h daylight

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.

37 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-14° -7°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-8°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
13.9h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
15.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 23°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
16.9h daylight

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.

81 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 25°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
16.4h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 23°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
14.7h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-5°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.3h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° -4°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.1h daylight

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