Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow — Photos, How to Get, Hours

Luzhniki Stadium

Luzhniki Stadium is Russia's main sports arena, hosting the 1980 Olympics and the 2018 FIFA World Cup final. Located in a scenic bend of the Moscow River, the stadium holds over 80,000 spectators and is the center of the country's largest sports complex.

Stadium History

Luzhniki was built in 1956 for the 6th World Festival of Youth and Students. The name comes from the flood meadows in this area. It hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1980 Olympics, football matches, and the 2018 World Cup final.

2018 World Cup Reconstruction

For the World Cup, the stadium was completely reconst...

Practical Information

Updated: Jan 2, 2026

Visit Duration

Minimum1 hours

Recommended1.5 hours

Maximum2 hours

Entrance Fee

Adult

1,500 RUB~1,500 $

Child

1,000 RUB~1,000 $

Crowd Level

Moderate — comfortable

Price Range

Budget

Official Website

How to Get There

Metro: Sportivnaya (red line) — 700 m walk. Vorobyovy Gory (red line) — 500 m, often closed during events. Luzhniki (Big Circle Line) — nearest. MCC Luzhniki station — 700 m. On match days transport is crowded, arrive early!

Best Photo Spot

From Sparrow Hills cable car. Main entrance with Olympic rings. Inside during a match.

Working Hours

Updated: Jan 2, 2026

Monday10:00 — 20:00

Tuesday10:00 — 20:00

Wednesday10:00 — 20:00

Thursday10:00 — 20:00

Friday10:00 — 20:00

Saturday10:00 — 20:00

Sunday10:00 — 20:00

Note

Russia's main stadium, 2018 World Cup final venue. Tours by appointment. Schedule changes on event days. Rooftop observation deck open in warm season

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

Fully accessible

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Luzhniki Stadium

It's better to buy tickets for matches and events in advance online. Stadium tours are held daily. There are many sports facilities on the complex territory.

The nearest metro stations are Sportivnaya and Vorobyovy Gory. You can walk from the metro in 10-15 minutes. There is a large parking lot for cars.

The stadium hosted the 2018 FIFA World Cup final. Around it there are alleys of fame with monuments to athletes. There is an observation deck with a view of Moscow.

The best photos are taken from the Moscow River embankment and from the observation deck. In the evening, the stadium is beautifully illuminated.

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