Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow

Name: Luzhniki Stadium
Address: ул. Лужники, 24, стр. 1, Moscow, 119270, Russia
Telephone: +7 495 785-97-17

#506 among attractions in Moscow

Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Football

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Facts and practical information

Luzhniki Stadium is the national stadium of Russia, located in its capital city, Moscow. The full name of the stadium is Grand Sports Arena of the Luzhniki Olympic Complex. Its total seating capacity of 81,000 makes it the largest football stadium in Russia and the ninth-largest stadium in Europe. The stadium is a part of the Luzhniki Olympic Complex, and is located in Khamovniki District of the Central Administrative Okrug of Moscow city. The name Luzhniki derives from the flood meadows in the bend of Moskva River where the stadium was built, translating roughly as "The Meadows". The stadium is located at Luzhniki Street, 24, Moscow. ()

Local name: Лужники Opened: 31 July 1956 (68 years ago)Capacity: 81 thous.Coordinates: 55°42'57"N, 37°33'14"E

Address

ул. Лужники, 24, стр. 1Центральный административный ок (Хамовники)Moscow 119270 Russia

Contact

+7 495 785-97-17

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Day trips

Luzhniki Stadium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Novodevichy Convent, Novodevichy Cemetery, Monument to Yuri Gagarin, Sparrow Hills.

0.7 miN
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Resting place of eminent Russian figures
Novodevichy Cemetery, Moscow
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1.2 miSE
Memorial
Monument to Yuri Gagarin, Moscow
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~1480 ftSW
Hilltop city and river observation point
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0.5 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
Luzhniki Palace of Sports, Moscow
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0.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Druzhba Multipurpose Arena, Moscow
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~60 ftNW
Sport venue, Sport
Luzhniki Olympic Complex, Moscow
1 min walk • The Luzhniki Olympic Complex is one of the biggest multifunctional sports complexes of the world, built between 1955 and 1956, located in Moscow, Russia.
~1300 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport
Olympic Pool, Moscow
7 min walk • The Olympic Pool, formerly Swimming Pool of the Central Lenin Stadium is an aquatics center that is part of the Luzhniki Sports Complex in Moscow, Russia. It was opened in 1957 and renovated in 1980. The 10,500-seat venue hosted water polo events at the 1980 Summer Olympics.
1.3 miSW
Tower
Main building of Moscow State University, Moscow
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0.4 miSE
Bridge
Luzhniki Metro Bridge, Moscow
11 min walk • Luzhniki Metro Bridge, also known as Metromost, is a concrete double-decked arch bridge carrying a road and a Moscow Metro line across the Moskva River in Moscow, Russia. It connects the neighbourhood of Luzhniki Stadium to Sparrow Hills. The bridge houses Vorobyovy Gory, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water.
0.8 miE
Museum, Art museum
Art Deco Museum, Moscow
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Luzhniki Stadium open?

Luzhniki Stadium is open:

Monday 7 am - 12 am
Tuesday 7 am - 12 am
Wednesday 7 am - 12 am
Thursday 7 am - 12 am
Friday 7 am - 12 am
Saturday 7 am - 12 am
Sunday 7 am - 12 am

Which popular attractions are close to Luzhniki Stadium?

Nearby attractions include Monument to Lenin in Luzhniki, Moscow (3 min walk), Sparrow Hills, Moscow (8 min walk), Luzhnetskaya Embankment, Moscow (8 min walk), Luzhniki Metro Bridge, Moscow (11 min walk).

How to get to Luzhniki Stadium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Luzhniki Stadium:

Metro

Vorobyovy Gory (11 min walk)
Sportivnaya (18 min walk)

Bus

Стадион Лужники • Lines: 216, 220, 255, 64, А, Б, м3, Т28, т79 (15 min walk)
Станция Лужники • Lines: 216, 220, 255, 64, м3 (12 min walk)

Tram

Проспект 60-летия Октября • Lines: 39 (36 min walk)
Улица Бардина • Lines: 39 (36 min walk)