| Capacity | 44 899 |
|---|---|
| Country | Russia |
| City | Nizhny Novgorod |
| Clubs | FC Olimpiyets Nizhny Novgorod |
| Inauguration | 15/04/2018 |
| Construction | 2015-2018 |
| Address | Ulitsa Dolzhanskaya, 2А корпус 1, Nizhnij Novgorod, Nizhegorodskaya oblast’, Russia, 603159 |
| Cost | 290 million USD |
| Contractor | Stroytransgaz |
Nizhny Novgorod Stadium is a recently opened new stadium in the city of Nizhny Novgorod that will be one of the playing venues of the 2018 World Cup. It furthermore replaced Lokomotiv Stadium as the home of FC Olimpiyets.
At the end of 2014, the Ministry of Sport of the Russian Federation signed a contract with OAO Stroytransgaz for the construction of a stadium worth 16.756 billion rubles for an area of 21.6 hectares. The total estimated cost of the stadium, which includes, in addition to the construction and installation works performed by the general contractor, also the design cost, is 17.9 billion rubles.
Construction of the stadium started in early 2015 and was completed three years later in 2018.
Built specially for Russia 2018, the stadium is located in a picturesque spot called the Strelka where the rivers Oka and Volga join. Close to the venue is one of Nizhny Novogorod’s main landmarks, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
The architectural concept of Nizhny Novgorod Stadium uses two shades of blue and white throughout and is closely inspired by elements from the Volga countryside. Cutting-edge technology and materials were used during its construction, and there were some innovative decisions made to ensure accessibility for the entire population and the safety of footballers and fans.
The stadium officially opened on 15 April 2018 with a league match between Olimpiyets and Zenith II.
After the World Cup, FC Olimpiyets will move in permanently to Nizhny Novgorod Stadium. The site will be a multi-functional venue, with areas set aside for training, health and fitness and business. The stadium will also reinvigorate the Strelka as a destination for walks, tourism and recreation among locals and visitors to the city. The authorities are planning to transform the space around the arena into a park with riverside embankments, cycling paths, car parks and new and reconstructed roads.
Matches
Six games are being held at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium during the 2018 World Cup, including a Round-of-16 tie and a quarter-final. Two former World Cup winners will be playing at the arena during the group stages: Argentina and England.
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