World Cup Venue Tour: St Petersburg Stadium
By Lu Wenao
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St Petersburg Stadium is located on Krestovsky Island, with a capacity of 67,000.

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It is one of the most high-tech stadiums in the world, with a retractable roof and a sliding pitch, making it possible to hold matches any time of the year.

Saint Petersburg Stadium_1.JPGSt Petersburg Stadium is the northernmost stadium of this kind, with the largest heated area. Thanks to the high-tech equipment, the temperature inside is up to 21°C all year round.

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The first football match took place on April 22, 2017 when FC Zenit took on FC Ural in the Russian Premier League.


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The stadium also hosted FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 matches, including the opening match and the final.

Saint Petersburg Stadium_1059.JPGIn 2020, the stadium will host three group stage UEFA Euro 2020 matches and a quarterfinal.