History and description

The stadium has a capacity of 43,526 people. The RZD Arena was built in 2000 and 2002, and it opened on July 5th, 2002 with a match between Lokomotiv and Ural. The stadium has a capacity of 43,526 people. Four concrete pylons hold up the roof of the stadium. The stadium has 60 VIP boxes, each with between 10 and 20 seats.

Lokomotiv Stadium is regularly used by other Russian sides needing a temporary home such as Anzhi in the Europa League and Spartak Moscow for the 2013-14 season.

In 2017, the RZD Arena (formerly Lokomotiv Stadium) changed its name following a naming rights sponsorship deal.

How to get to RZD Arena

The RZD Arena is located in the northeast of Moscow, between Moscow's third ring road and the MKAD ring road. It is about 9 kilometers from Moscow's city center. The stadium can be reached with metro line 1. It is an approximate 20-minute ride from stations Biblioteka or Okhotny Ryad in Moscow's center. Get off at station Cherkizovskaya, which lies right next to the stadium.

Address: Bolshaya Cherkizovskaya 125 A, 107553, Moscow

Eat, drink, and sleep near RZD Arena

The RZD Arena is located in a residential area outside of Moscow, with some light industry nearby. There is no retail around the arena, so it is advisable to eat and drink in central Moscow. There are a few hotels not far south of the stadium near Izmailovsky Park. If you walk there in 15 to 20 minutes, you will be near Partizanskaya metro station, which provides quick access to central Moscow.

The Izmailovo complex offers a variety of hotels with different prices, though in most cases they are very affordable. These include the Izmailovo Beta Hotel, Izmailovo Gamma Hotel, and Izmailovo Alpha Hotel. The Best Western Vega Hotel is another option.

If you're looking for a place to stay while in Moscow, we've got you covered. There are several hotels near the RZD Arena, including some with great views of the arena. For an overview of hotels in central Moscow, check out our page.

Lokomotiv Moscow Tickets

tickets for Lokomotiv games can be bought online or at the ticket office. This often means that tickets are sold out quickly. Lokomotiv have created two pricing categories for their home matches. Ticket prices for the cheapest category start at 250 rubles (approximately $4.50) for a seat behind the goal and range up to 800 rubles (approximately $15.00) for a central seat at the main stand. These prices are increased for high-profile matches to between 500 and 1,200 rubles (approximately $9.00 and $22.50).

RZD Arena stadium tours

The RZD Arena guided stadium tour includes the president's office, home dressing room, player's tunnel, pitch, and club museum. Tours run on Saturdays and Sundays at 12:00 noon, 2:00 pm, and 4:00 pm. There is a tour that runs three hours before the start of the match on matchdays.

Tickets can be bought in the club shop at the stadium. For more information, please call +7(495) 500-31-23 or email [email protected]

Relevant Internet links

The official website of FC Lokomotiv Moscow and Moscow international portal Mosmetro.ru are both dedicated to providing information about the club and the city.