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The Dare Skywalk

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will be converted into concert mode throughout 26 May - 5 August.  Please note that the football pitch will not be visible for any experiences taking place during this period.

Take to the skies at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for breath-taking views of the capital and stadium bowl below as you test your nerves 46.8 metres above the pitch! An exciting activity to do with family, friends or colleagues alike, enjoy bonding and cheering each other on as you strive to reach the top. And once you get there, that’s when the celebrations begin. Experience breath-taking views of the iconic London skyline and the pitch below.

What goes up, must come down…

Only the bravest adventurers will add the Edge to their Dare Skywalk experience as you take on the UK’s first controlled descent from a stadium. Clip-in, take a deep breath, and one last view of that incredible skyline before heading over The Edge and descending 42 meters to the south Podium below. Take on the challenge by descending backwards, or for the really brave, forwards in this unique, heart-racing ride. You’ll be clipped onto the guide ropes and given a countdown before taking one of the biggest steps of your life…

What to expect on the day

• Meet your climb guide for a safety briefing
• Fitting your harness
• Scale the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on the exposed walk way
• Experience breath-taking views of London
• Get up close with the iconic golden cockerel
• Step out on to a glass walk way 46.8m above the pitch
• Take on the Edge or return the way you came
• Complete the ultimate Skywalk experience and upgrade to the Dare Skywalk Edge
• Following an additional safety briefing, strap in for a controlled decent and return to the south podium 42m below

All participants must be at least 1.2 meters in height. The minimum age to take part in The Dare Skywalk climb is 8 years old. Under 18s must be with an adult and the adult to child ratios are:

• 8 – 17 years of age: 1 adult to accompany 2 minors
• 12 – 17 years of age: 1 adult to accompany 4 minors
• 15 – 17 years of age: 1 adult to accompany 6 minors

For Wheelchair climb bookings, please contact us using the form linked below. If you have any other access requirements and would like to participate in The Dare Skywalk, please contact us to discuss your requirements using the accessible climbs form linked below

THE SKYWALK & EDGE

Take to the skies on the Dare Skywalk before, for unparalleled views of London and the pitch below before challenging your nerves The Edge for the fastest way back to solid ground!

Skywalk Family

Enjoy this great value, Sky-High family day out as you scale the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on this 90-minute family experience with one of our expert Climb guides.

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Give the gift of a spurs experience with one of our Tottenham Experience gift cards.   See London from new heights on this incredible urban adventure, including breath-taking views of the London Skyline and the pitch below on this 90-minute experience

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We want everyone to be able to embark on their very own urban adventure to the summit of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium so the Dare Skywalk was designed with accessibility in mind, with wheelchair accessible climbs available throughout the year. Our expert Climb guides are professionally trained to ensure a safe and memorable experience and we do our best to help everyone reach the top, and take on the glass apex! If you require the use of a wheelchair, then we have bespoke wheelchair climbs available for you to book. Click the link below and enquire today.

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The M at Spurs

Home to the media on match days, this informal but stylish space serves delicious hot and cold food, drinks, and snacks and is the perfect place to grab a refreshment whilst visiting the Stadium. Visitors to the Dare Skywalk can sit back and relax following their experience, whilst guests on the Stadium Tour will visit the M Café on route. Please check the website for the latest opening times.

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New Tottenham stadium: Opening time, finding your way around & what's planned for Palace opener

Where do you go and what's happening during the opening ceremony?

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The moment all Tottenham fans have been waiting for is almost upon us.

The new Tottenham Hotspur stadium will open its doors for a competitive match for the first time on Wednesday.

Many supporters have already been given a feel of what the stadium has to offer, with two test events having already been played inside the ne£1billion home in order to gain the required safety certificates.

Spurs U18s beat Southampton 3-1 in front of around 29,000 fans on Sunday, March 24, before approximately 41,000 witnessed a thrilling match between Spurs legends and Inter Forever, with the Italians winning 5-4 on Saturday.

But the real stuff begins on Wednesday with Crystal Palace being the first team to visit the new ground for a Premier League match.

Here's everything you need to know about the stadium ahead of the game.

Opening time

The match against Crystal Palace kicks off at 7.45pm on Wednesday, April 3.

Normally the club would open the turnstiles two hours before kick-off for supporters to enter the ground, but as it is the first game in the new stadium, the gates will be open three hours before kick-off, so at 4.45pm.

This is to ensure everyone is inside the ground prior to kick-off on a historic day for the club.

How to get to the stadium

The new ground is on the site of the old White Hart Lane, so getting there is the same as it was two years ago - if you can remember that far back!

White Hart Lane train station is the closest station, around five minutes away. You can get there via an overground train from Seven Sisters.

Tottenham Hale and Seven Sisters are a bit further out, around 20 to 30 minutes walking distance, with Northumberland Park - which continues to be redeveloped, about a ten-minute walk.

Where do you go?

Supporters will only be able to enter the stadium complex at the place where there ticket is for. So if you are in the South Stand you have to enter via the South Stand entrances, to ensure stewards are not overloaded with supporters in one section as gates open.

Once inside supporters are free to roam, unless it is particularly busy in certain areas and stewards feel the need to restrict access to certain areas.

How to get into the new stadium

All season ticket holders and Tottenham Hotspur members will have their tickets automatically uploaded onto their stadium access cards, so there is no need for tickets.

Cards just need to be tapped onto the electronic hub at the stadium and the turnstiles will open.

Anyone who has purchased a ticket on general sale will be able to print out their ticket at home and scan the barcode in on the same electronic hub at the turnstiles.

What is happening on opening day?

There will be live music on the night at The Shelf, The Dispensary and The White Hart.

The Tottenham Hotspur Marching Band will also be on the pitch from 5.30pm to 6.15pm performing a host of classic Spurs songs.

And the opening ceremony?

The opening ceremony begins at 7.15pm - 30 minutes before kick-off.

Supporters are asked to be in their seats by this time.

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Advanced booking available by calling the Customer Care team on 020 3929 1882. Phone lines are open 10.00-17.00 Monday-Friday and 10.00-16.00 on Saturdays. Quote ‘National Rail 2FOR1’ for the discount on advanced £27 standard stadium tour tickets. Walk up on the day tickets at £30 are also available but are subject to availability .

2FOR1 offer is only available for the standard stadium tour tickets not valid on specialist tours The multi-award-winning Tottenham Hotspur Stadium sets a new benchmark in global stadium design, offering one of the finest spectator experiences in the world and, by incorporating a fully retractable pitch, becoming the first purpose-built home for the NFL in Europe. With a capacity of 62,850, The stadium is designed to deliver one of the best matchday atmospheres in the world, with uninterrupted sightlines and spectators closer to the pitch than at any comparable ground in the UK. Go behind the scenes on a 90-minute self-guided Stadium Tour which gives visitors exclusive access to First Team areas and the NFL Locker rooms. Gain an insight into how the players prepare on a matchday and follow their journey by walking out of the first-team changing rooms, through the tunnel, and into the dugouts. You can even take a seat in the manager's chair! Using one of our multimedia devices, uncover pivotal information about Spurs history from Club legends, as well as never-before-heard interviews with players past and present. Our tour guides will be on hand throughout your journey to share insights, tell anecdotes, and further bring the stadium to life.

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Tottenham Experience

The Tottenham Experience located at the southern end of the stadium is home to the  largest retail space of any football club in Europe , utilising the latest retail concepts and technology.

The store features a 100-seat auditorium area to host pre-match and post-match experiences, special appearances and promotions for those that arrive early and stay longer. 

The Club has painstakingly retained and restored the facade of the old Tottenham & Edmonton Dispensary  to its original glory.

Shirt printing is carried out behind the restored façade  – a fantastic historical feature of this new and exciting shop.

The Tottenham Experience was recently named Best Inclusive Building at the 2019 LABC Building Excellence Awards Grand Final

The project, designed by F3 Architects and built by BASE Contracts, was judged against a list of the highest quality projects from around England and Wales to reward the best in technical innovation, sustainability, safety and design.

The panel of expert judges said: “This scheme represents an outstanding example of embedding a truly inclusive approach from the outset. The team employed a number of tools to make sure the highest standards of accessible and inclusive design were met including, accessibility compliance audits, involvement of users via the Disabled Supporters Association and the employment of specialist access expertise. The scheme goes beyond minimum requirements incorporating a publicly available Changing Places toilet and the building is as usable as possible for as many people as possible.”

TOTTENHAM EXPERIENCE PROUDLY BRINGS TO YOU THE LARGEST RETAIL SPACE OF ANY FOOTBALL CLUB IN EUROPE. Tottenham Hotspur

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*The Tottenham Experience will remain open for Visitor Attraction guests to enter and exit for their experience from 9.30am. The shop will be open for browsing from 10am and transactions from 11am.

**Opening hours may vary depending on the kick-off time and, to the extent that these times vary from the standard times set out above, such times will be updated on the Store page and communicated via pre-match emails sent prior to the day of the relevant game. 

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• September 2, 2023

What are the best things to do in Moscow? What to do in Moscow? First, I will list the main places to visit by theme, passing by the must-sees, but also more unusual places in Moscow. Then, I will describe what to see in Moscow in one day and how to visit Moscow in 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 days. Let’s go!

Good to know. For more information, click on the places to open the dedicated blog posts.

Main places to visit in Moscow & best things to do in Moscow

I worked in Moscow and I loved this city for its dynamism and energy. We find there from time to time to see friends, remember good memories and enjoy this giant city! Then the time has come for us to share with you our practical guide.

TOP 5 must-see places in Moscow

• Moscow Red Square
• St. Basil’s Cathedral
• Cathedral of Christ the Savior
• Bolshoi Theatre

Places of cultural, historical and religious interest in Moscow

• Novodevichy Convent and cemetery
• Tretyakov Gallery
• Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts
• Kremlin Izmaïlovo (pseudo-historic place, recently built in the image of the old, one of the best things to do in Moscow for your Instagram account 😉 )
• Park and ancient village of Kolomenskoye

Visit Moscow of the Soviet era

• Moscow State University and Sparrows Hill
• VDNKh and the Museum of Astronautics, one of the key landmarks of the Soviet era in Moscow
• GULAG Museum
• Metro stations
• The Stalinist skyscrapers, scattered all over the city

Less touristy places in Moscow

• Gorky Park and the GARAGE museum
• The old Krasny Oktyabr factory
• Zaryadye Park
• Center for Contemporary Art, WINZAVOD
• Business center, Moscow City

Main districts of Moscow to visit

• Patriarch Ponds
• Tchistye Prudy
• Kuznetsky most
• Arbat Street

However, regardless of the length of your stay, whether you are going to visit Moscow in 4 days or in 2, you need a visa. The article Obtaining a tourist visa for Russia could then be useful in any case.

What to do and see in Moscow in one day?

List of things to see and do in Moscow in one day:

• Go to Red Square
• Visit St. Basil’s Cathedral
• See Kremlin walls (but not to visit)
• Visit Cathedral of Christ the Savior
• Discover Kuznetsky most districts and see Bolshoi Theatre building
• And if you have time at the end of the day: go to the Sparrows Hill or to the Moscow City for a beautiful view

Things to do in Moscow in 2 days

If you want to visit Moscow in 2 days, there are 2 purposes: do not miss the essential places of Moscow and optimize travel.

• First day: Red Square , Saint Basil’s Cathedral , Zariadye Park, Bolshoi Theatre , Kremlin
• Day 2: Cathedral of Christ the Savior, the former Krasny Oktyabr factory on Balchug Island, Gorky Park, Moscow State University (one of the Seven Sisters buildings ) and Sparrow Hill

As 2 days os really short, be sure to choose an accommodation in the best districts where to stay in Moscow .

Walking on Red Square in Moscow: one of the unmissable things to do in Moscow

Iconic place and one of the must-see places in Moscow and even in Russia! Besides, if there was only one place to visit in Moscow in 2 days, this place would then be Red Square, without hesitation. Therefore, starting the city tour with Red Square is ideal . Several buildings are on the square, but not all of them have to be visited. Check out my blog post about Moscow’s Red Square in detail to learn more and not miss anything.

Visiting Saint-Basil’s Cathedral inside

Even more emblematic than Moscow’s Red Square! Built in the middle of the 16th century under the orders of Tsar Ivan Le Terrible, this cathedral is one of the most beautiful monuments of Orthodox art, and definitely one of the unmissable places in Moscow. Visiting Saint-Basil’s Cathedral inside is one of the most beautiful things to do in Moscow!

• Visit estimate time : 1h30
• Entry ticket : 700 RUB. Tickets can be purchased on the cathedral’s official website 45 days before the tour.
• Audio guide (recommended): 500 RUB
• Opening hours : June to August 10 am-6pm; from November to April: 11 am-5pm; May, September, October 11 am-5pm. Cathedral closed on Wednesdays. Entrance is closed 45 minutes before closing.
• Find out more in the dedicated article: Saint Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow

Take a walk in Zariadye park: one of the coolest things to do in Moscow after visiting Red Square

Zaryadie Park is just a 10-minute walk from St. Basil’s Cathedral, so it’s easy to include in your itinerary if you’re going to visit Moscow in 2 days. From its heights, you can see the red walls of the Kremlin. But, the most impressive point of view is the platform which overlooks the Moskva river. A must see! And clearly one of the coolest things to do in Moscow!

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• Good to know! Park Zaryadye is also a place to visit in Moscow in winter. Find out more here: What to do in Moscow in winter?

See the Bolshoi Theatre and discover the Kuznetsky Most district

The Bolshoi Theatre is the most famous Russian theater in the world. The most economical way to see a presentation at the Bolshoi Theater is to take the tickets on the theater’s official website in advance, so here is our tutorial to help you: How to buy entrance tickets to the Bolshoi? In addition, several pedestrian or one-way streets

The Bolshoi Theater is the most famous Russian theater in the world. The most economical way to see a presentation at the Bolshoi Theater is to take the tickets on the theater’s official website in advance, so here is our tutorial to help you: How to buy tickets to the Bolshoi? In addition, several pedestrian or one-way streets are located north of the theater. It is therefore very pleasant to find them to leave the main axes of the megalopolis.

Visit the Moscow Kremlin

Visit Kremlin is on top of things to do in Moscow. A place of power for centuries, the Kremlin then shows us a whole different image when viewed from the inside. If you want to visit Moscow in 2 days, the Kremlin is certainly one of the must-see places in Moscow.

• Opening hours : Daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Thursday.
• See our blog post about visiting the Moscow Kremlin

Visit the Cathedral of Christ the Savior

This impressive Moscow Cathedral is the seat of the Russian Orthodox Church. It is a must see if you visit Moscow in 2 days and clearly one of the things to do in Moscow. The Cathedral of Christ the Savior was first built in 1883 in memory of Russia’s victory over Napoleon’s Grand Army. Then in 1931 Stalin ordered its destruction. It was then rebuilt again (identically) only in 2000.

• Where? Ulitsa Volkhonka 15. At the foot of the Kropotkinskaya metro station.
• Opening hours . Daily: 10: 00-17: 00, except Monday: 13: 00-17: 00
• Free entry (some closing restrictions, for example a short)

Good to know! In orthodox religious places, one must avoid excessively uncovered clothing. Women should cover their heads. After visiting the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, you can explore Bolotny Island and Gorky Park. This is one of the routes our guide to Moscow.

The old Krasny Oktyabr factory: one of the coolest things to do in Moscow

If you cross the Moskva River by a pedestrian bridge which is located just in front of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, you will enjoy a beautiful view of the city and at the same time you can discover Balchug Island. Furthermore, if you want to visit Moscow in 2 days, you can include this island in your itinerary between the cathedral and Gorky park. Here is the old confectionery factory Krasny Oktyabr, which has gradually turned into a fashionable micro-district. There are then some elements of street art, cafes and restaurants and some Moscow bohemian side. At the end of the island you can see a gigantic 98-meter-high monument dedicated to the Russian reforming tsar Pierre The Great.

Good to know! You can find on this island are the trendiest nightclubs in Moscow. On weekends, there are taxi caps after midnight so there are so many people. On the other hand, if you go there in winter and during the day, the island is quite empty and less interesting to see.

Gorky Park is one of the TOP places to visit in Moscow, because it allows you to better understand the life of the locals and their rhythm. In fact, it’s a huge entertainment park. For example, in winter there is a giant ice rink and in summer – free dance or yoga lessons, sandy beaches for playing volleyball, an outdoor cinema. So, like the locals, have a Stakantchik (ice cream or cooked corn), and enjoy the atmosphere of the place: that’s one of the interesting things to do in Moscow to discover the city.

• Where? Krymsky Val 9. 20 minutes’ walk from Krasny Oktyabr, along the quays.

Sparrow Hill and Moscow State University

The Sparrow Hill, Vorobiovy Gori in Russian, is the highest point in Moscow. It is rather known to Russians, but less to travelers. A nice view on Moscow opens from the hill, and in particular on the Luzhniki Stadium. In addition, on the hill itself is the Moscow State University: an impressive skyscraper from the Soviet era.

• How to get there? By bus T7 (35 min) from Oktyaborskaya station, near Gorki Park. By metro (Vorobiovy Gorki station) + climb the hill on foot. On foot along the Moskva along the Gorky Park (1h30) + climb in funiculars.

Good to know! It is possible to cross the Moskva river by funicular. We actually tested it and it was pretty cool! That is one of our favorite things to do in Moscow!

What to do in Moscow in 3 days?

If you are going to visit Moscow in 3 days, it would be interesting to dive into the Soviet era which strongly marked the country and the city. After the Bolshevik Revolution, the capital was transferred from Saint Petersburg to Moscow, in order to mark the change of power. Moscow then became the world showcase for communist ideology. Here are the best things to do in Moscow for 3-day-trip!

VDNKh, visit Moscow of the Soviet era

VDNKh is a large exhibition center in the north of Moscow, where there are still several striking witnesses of the USSR. The most interesting are the Museum of Cosmonauts and the Statue of the Worker and the Kolkhozian , which will certainly impress you with its size!

GULAG History Museum

The explanations of the museum are very well done. We really have the feeling of going back in time. If you are going to visit Moscow in 3 days and you are interested in history and this subject in particular, I recommend this museum. Visit the GULAG History Museum is one of the most interesting things to do in Moscow.

Discover the Patriarche Pounds district

It’s a nice neighborhood in Moscow where you can come across rather affluent locals, but not necessarily very bling-bling. Take a walk in this area is really a cool thing to do in Moscow! In addition, the Ponds of Patriarch is one of the places of Bulgakov’s novel “Master and Margarita”. As this is an interesting area to see, we have included it in a walking tour of Moscow. The route ends at the Moscow Kremlin, which is very convenient, because you will be able to visit Moscow in 3 days by optimizing your trips.

What to visit in Moscow in 4 days: TOP things to do in Moscow in 4 days

If you want to visit Moscow in 3 days, you will already see a lot of things. On the other hand, if you stay one more day, you have plenty to do! The Novodevichy Convent, the Tchistie Proudy district and the Izmaylovo Kremlin are very good candidates for you, if you are going to visit Moscow in 4 days.

Visiting Novodevichy Convent in Moscow

The Novodevichy Convent is one of the most brilliant examples of Russian architecture, according to UNESCO. This beautiful complex was built in 1524 and today consists of the convent, but also of a cemetery whose status could be compared to that of Père-Lachaise in Paris. Visiting Novodevichy Convent is one of the great things to do in Moscow, if you want to go a little bit outside of the center!

Discovering Tchistye Proudy district

It’s one of the most popular areas of Moscow, with many cafes, restaurants and bars nearby. It is therefore a place to discover if you want to visit Moscow in 4 days. It is just as pleasant for a stroll as for the discovery of local life. For example, in winter the pond turns into an ice rink.

Visiting the Izmaylovo Kremlin, one of the coolest things to do in Moscow!

The Izmaylovo Kremlin is more of a tourist than a historic place. On the other hand, it is a pretty impressive place to discover, especially on weekends. Inside the Kremlin, there is a flea market where you can find a little bit of everything, but mostly good souvenirs to bring from Moscow. For example, chapka, traditional Russian scarves or matryoshka (Russian dolls). Add the Kremlin and the Izmaïlovo market to your itinerary if you are going to visit Moscow in 4 days, because it is a nice and very colorful place! Visiting the Izmailovo Kremlin is one of the things to do in Moscow, if you want to put colors in your Instagram account! 😉

In 4 days, we will have the opportunity to see several Moscow: Classic Moscow, Moscow of old Russia, Soviet Moscow and a little bit of the new Moscow. So what to visit in Moscow on the 5th day of travel?

What to visit in Moscow in 5 days?

Art lovers will be delighted to discover the Tretyakov Gallery and the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, while others will prefer to stroll along Arbat Street, see the buildings of Moskva-City or visit Bunker 42.

Admiring Russian art at Tretyakov Gallery

Founded in 1856 by an industrialist and great lover of art, the gallery has grown over the decades, and then bequeathed to the state. Today the collection includes more than 140,000 pieces, 15,000 of which are paintings. Visiting the Tretyakov Gallery is one of the things to do in Moscow if you want to discover Russian art!

• Where? Pereoulok Lavrouchinski 10. A 5-minute walk from Tretiakovskaya station
• Opening hours. Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Closed on Mondays.
• Entry tickets. 500 RUB.

Visiting the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts

The Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts presents the treasures of ancient Egypt, the paintings of Rembrandt and Cézanne, a fine collection of Impressionism.

• Where? Ulitsa Volkhonka 12
• Opening hours. Daily: 10: 00-20: 00, except Thursday: 11: 00-21: 00. Closed on Mondays. The boxes close an hour before closing.
• Entry tickets. The prices vary according to the collections from 300 to 750 RUB.

Walking on Arbat Street

All Russians know Rue Arbat. So, walking on Arbat street is one of the things to do in Moscow. However, after the years, little by little it became very touristy. This is a pedestrian street only. There are souvenir shops, restaurants and cafes there, but it is no longer the most authentic neighborhood in the city.

Seeing the buildings of Moskva-City (Moscow City)

Moskva-City is Moscow’s business center, much like Paris’s Defense district. The skyscrapers of Moskva-City are among the tallest in Europe: 373 meters high! Very nice place to see at dusk.

Good to know! You can admire a nice view of Moscow City from the docks of Tarasa Shevchenko. It’s especially beautiful in the evening with all the lights on.

Bunker 42, one of the most unusual things to do in Moscow

Bunker 42 is a secret military complex which was to be used by the Soviets in the event of a nuclear attack: a space of 7000 m² 65 meters underground!

• Where? 5 Kotelnitcheski Lane, 11.
• Prices. 2200 RUB per person
• Opening hours. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Restaurant inside. Original, but rather a tourist trap.

What to visit in Moscow in 6 days or more?

There are still so many places to see, because Moscow is a big megalopolis and there is always something exciting to do there. For example: the ancient Kolomenskoye village or the WINZAVOD contemporary art center .

If you are interested in history and want to see Russian cities on a rather “human scale”, it would certainly be interesting for you to discover the cities of the Golden Ring . For example, it is very easy to get to Sergey Posad from Moscow (less than 2 hours in train). Visiting the Golden Ring is one of the best things to do in Moscow if you are staying more than a 5-6 days.

There are still plenty of places to see in Moscow, however I did my best to list here the best things to do in Moscow, what to see in Moscow in one day, but also in 2, 3, 4 or 5 days in Moscow!

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Luzhniki Stadium

Club: none | Opening: 1956 | Capacity: 81,006 seats

History and description

Luzhniki Stadium, initially called Central Lenin Stadium, was built between 1955 and 1956. It was the result of the ambition of the Soviet leadership to upgrade the country’s sports facilities after the Soviet Union had tasted its first post-war successes at the 1952 Olympics.

Works on Luzhniki Olympic Complex started in 1954 and construction of its centrepiece stadium, also called the Grand Sports Arena, in 1955. The stadium got finished in just 450 days and officially opened on 31 July 1956.

Luzhniki Stadium served as the centrepiece stadium of the 1980 Olympics, hosting the opening and closing ceremonies, athletics events, football finals, and equestrian programme.

In 1982, a stadium disaster took place at the stadium during a second round UEFA Cup match between FC Spartak and Dutch side HFC Haarlem. In the dying seconds of the match, people started rushing for the exits to make it to the metro before the rest of the crowd. When someone fell on the icy staircases, chaos ensued, and the resulting crush and domino effect killed 66 people.

Until the 1990s, the roofless stadium could hold just over 100,000 spectators. In 1996, the stadium got extensively renovated, which included the construction of a roof over the stands and the refurbishment of the seating areas, which resulted in a decrease of capacity.

In 1999, Luzhniki Stadium hosted the UEFA Cup final between Parma and Marseille (3-0), and in 2008 the Champions League final between Manchester United and Chelsea (1-1).

The stadium was regularly used by Spartak Moscow, lacking a home of their own, until they moved to the newly built  Otkritie Arena  in 2014.

When Russia got awarded the 2018 World Cup , it was soon clear that Luzhniki Stadium would host the final and as a result had to undergo a large redevelopment. It hosted its last football match in May 2013 and closed following the IAAF Athletics World Championships in August 2013.

Redevelopment works entailed the complete reconstruction of the stands, adding a second tier, the removal of the running tracks, and an expanded roof structure. The characteristic exterior of the stadium was left intact. Works were completed in the summer of 2017, and the first football match at the reopened stadium, a friendly between Russia and Argentina (0-1), was played on 11 November 2017.

During the 2018 World Cup, Luzhniki hosted the opening match, three more first round group matches, a round of 16 match, the semi-final between Croatia and England (2-1), and the final between France and Croatia (4-2).

(photos of the Luzhniki Stadium before reconstruction below)

How to get to Luzhniki Stadium

Luzhniki Stadium is located on the Luzhniki Sports Complex, an area of sports facilities and park land in a bend of the Moskva River about 6 kilometres south-west of Moscow’s city centre.

The stadium can be reached with the red metro line 1. Station Sportivnaya, or alternatively Vorob’yovy Gory, both lie within short walking distance of the stadium. Line 1 directly connects with Moscow’s city centre, and the ride from either Okhotny Ryad or Biblioteka takes no more than 10 minutes.

Luzhniki Stadium lies practically adjacent to Moscow’s Third Ring Road. If arriving by car, orientate yourself with regards to the Moscow River and take the first exit after crossing the Moscow River at the bend where the stadium is located.

Address: Luzhnetskaya naberezhnaya 24, Moscow

Eat, drink, and sleep near Luzhniki Stadium

Luzhniki forms part of the Luzhniki Sports Complex and is surrounded by other sports facilities and parks. Its location right on the river Moskva is pleasant on a summer’s day, but there is little around in terms of eating and drinking, which can therefore better be done in central Moscow.

If you’re into a bit of culture though, the nearby Novodevichy Convent is well worth a visit, while the Moscow State University building on the opposite side of the Moskva river is one of Moscow’s best-known landmarks.

There are a few hotels to choose from if you want to stay close to Luzhniki Stadium, most near Sportivnaya metro station, e.g.  Yunost Hotel , Business Hotel Spektr , Olimp Hotel and Blues Hotel .

Click here for all hotels near Luzhniki Stadium, and here for an overview of hotels in central Moscow.

Photos of Luzhniki Stadium

Photo credits: Ben Sutherland & GPA

Useful Internet links

Spartak.com – Official website of FC Spartak Moscow. Moscow.ru – Moscow international portal. Mosmetro.ru – Official site of the Moscow metro.

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