Yekaterinburg Arena / Central stadium

The stadium is located in Verkh-Isetsky district of Yekaterinburg, to the west of the city center, between Repin, Pirogov and Tatishchev streets, at ul. Repin, 5. The main entrance is from Repin Street. It is one of 12 venues in 11 Host Cities for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia during which it will be called Ekaterinburg Arena.
The capacity of the arena after the reconstruction will be 35,000 spectators. The stadium will provide three types of seats, including special places for people with disabilities and sectors for the fans. In the east and west stands 30% of seats will be placed under a canopy. Security systems, surveillance, telecommunications, video feed and audio experience will enable high levels of service and safety to the stadium.The project of the new stadium was developed by the team of authors of the Sverdlovsk branch of the All-Union Design Institute "Promstroiproekt". It included the head of the architectural group SA Vasiliev, architects K. K. Nikulin, A. A. Vladimirsky, designers A. F. Kovalenko, B. F. Maslennikov. Construction began in 1953 and ended June 26, 1957. During the construction of the stadium (until 1956) German prisoners of war were involved, including various specialists, engineers, builders and even architects.
After the World Cup in 2018, the stadium will be used by the city as a multifunctional sports and entertainment complex. It is planned to hold sports competitions of various levels, concerts, performances and exhibitions.