History and description

The Cosmos Arena is the new home of Krylia Sovetov, which will serve as one of the playing venues of the 2018 World Cup. In 2010, plans were first made for the new stadium. This became concrete when in 2012 Samara was selected as one of the host cities of the World Cup. Work started in the middle of 2014 and was completed in early 2018.

The Cosmos Arena opened its doors on April 28, 2018 with a Krylia Sovetov vs. Fakel Voronezh Football League match. Originally, it was just one of three test matches at the arena's initial capacity.

The dome-shaped Cosmos Arena boasts a roof made of 32 panels and seating for just over 45,000 people. It is a popular venue for sporting events and concerts and has been praised for its unique features, including its high dome and two tiers.

The Cosmos Arena was initially planned to be built on a peninsula where the Samara and Volga rivers meet, however it was moved to a site north of the city due to a lack of infrastructure.

The Cosmos Arena is scheduled to host four first round group matches, one round of 16 match, and one quarter-final during the World Cup.

How to get to the Cosmos Arena

The Cosmos Arena is located north of the city of Samara, about 15 kilometres from the city centre. It is a similar distance from the railway station, which lies on the eastern edge of the centre. Catch the bus from Samara railway station or Samarskaya Street in the city centre. Bus number 1k runs east of the stadium along Moskovskoye Street, but it can be a bit of an inconvenient hike to the stadium.

Address: Cosmos Samara Stadium, Samara, Samara Oblast, 443072

Krylia Sovetov

Tickets for Krylia Sovetov games can be bought at Metallurg Stadium or one of the other sales outlets. These outlets typically include shopping centres Viva Land, Babylon (in the centre), Kosmoport, and Mega City. Expect to pay Rub. 200.00 for a ticket.

Eat, drink, and sleep near the Cosmos Arena

The Cosmos Arena is an area that is under development, but currently has a mix of forests, some residential housing, roadside retail, and light industry. Overall, it is not an appealing area with little around save for a shopping mall that is a 20-minute walk away. Do you still think it is a good idea to eat and drink in Samara's pleasant city centre, or do you prefer to do so around Leningradskaya pedestrian street?

There are a few hotels near the Cosmos Arena that are good options, such as Dubki Hotel and Elyzium Hotel. Almira Hotel is a bit further away, but it's still just a short walk away and it gets excellent reviews.

Browse listings of hotels near the Cosmos Samara Arena. However, if you're looking to stay in Samara for a bit longer, you may be better off finding a hotel in the city center.

Photos of the Cosmos Arena

Photo credit: © Msfive7

Useful websites

Kc-camapa.ru - Official website of Krylia Sovetov.