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The Grand Sports Arena of the Luzhniki Olympic Complex, commonly known as Luzhniki Stadium, is the national stadium of Russia, located in its capital city, Moscow. Its total seating capacity of 81,000 makes it the largest football stadium in Russia and the ninth-largest stadium in Europe.
- 81,000 (60,000 with proposed extra platform for athletics)
- PA Arena, Gmp Architekten and Mosproject-4
- 31 July 1956; 67 years ago
- Government of Moscow
Learn about the history, capacity, and location of Luzhniki Stadium, the centrepiece of the 1980 Olympics and the 2018 World Cup final venue. Find out how to get there, where to eat and drink, and what to see nearby.
Jul 11, 2018 · Learn how the Luzhniki Stadium became a symbol of Soviet and Russian sports and culture through 60 years of triumph and tragedy. Discover its origins, renovation, World Cup matches and the 2018 stadium disaster.
- Clemente Lisi
May 8, 2018 · Learn about the renovated Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, which will host seven 2018 FIFA World Cup matches, including the opening and final. Find out how to get there, what to do and where to eat around the venue.
USSR government decided to build a “large Moscow stadium” in “Luzhniki” in December 23, 1954, which was supposed to correspond with all modern world standards, and at the same time to serve as a training base for the Olympic team and an arena for large domestic and international competitions. 1955. Read more...
The Luzhniki Stadium will host the most decisive of all: the World Cup Final, on 15 July. One of the spots in that finale will be decided by the next game to be played out in front of just over...
The Grand Sports Arena of the Luzhniki Olympic Complex, commonly known as Luzhniki Stadium, is the national stadium of Russia, located in its capital city, Moscow. Its total seating capacity of 81,000 makes it the largest football stadium in Russia and the ninth-largest stadium in Europe.
