Rostov Arena Stadium

Address: Rostov Arena, Rostov-on-Don, Rostov Oblast, Russia

Rostov Arena is a purpose-built football stadium in Rostov-on-Don, Rostov Oblast, Russia, completed for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. It serves as the home ground for local football clubs and as a multi-use sporting venue.

The stadium features a bowl-shaped seating configuration, modern facilities for players and spectators and a pitch meeting international standards. It hosted several World Cup matches in 2018 and is used for domestic league fixtures and events.

Construction and fit-out took place in the years leading up to the World Cup, with the stadium opening in 2018. Since the tournament it has continued to function as a regional sports venue.

The arena is located in Rostov-on-Don on the southern edge of the city in Rostov Oblast, with road links to the city centre and surrounding areas.

• Capacity and World Cup: The stadium was one of the venues for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and has a seated capacity of approximately 45,000 spectators.

Rostov Arena is in Rostov-on-Don on the Don River; it is served from the city by local buses, marshrutkas and taxis from Rostov city centre. By car it is accessible from the city’s main roads; Platov International Airport serves Rostov-on-Don and is typically a drive of around 30-45 minutes to the city depending on traffic.

• Check the stadium's event calendar before travelling-Rostov Arena is only regularly accessible during matches and official events, and non-event public access is limited.
• On match days arrive at least 60-90 minutes early to clear security and avoid heavy traffic flows; use public transport or official fan shuttles where offered and follow stadium signage to the designated spectator entrances.
• If you can't attend an event, view the arena from the Don River embankment and nearby promenades-the illuminated exterior and riverside setting are often missed by visitors who focus only on getting inside.